How I Float Gears With A 10 Speed

Was asked by a viewer to make a video since they were needing a little help on floating. Decided to try to make a video explaining what I do, hopefully it helps

[@bolognasammich]

I have been in a 10 speed manual now for 2 weeks. Yesterday I drove solo (no more trainer!) for my first time. Everything you are doing in this video is exactly what I have been doing, but I'm not nearly as good as you! The hardest part for me was if I lost a gear as I was downshifting, I'd lost my train of thought and not know what gear to try to find. I'd end up coasting to a stop. Once I got good enough to know what gear to try for, it all started to click, now instead of being nervous, I am really starting to enjoy driving a manual, and I am so glad I made sure my CDL school trained on manuals. Excellent video, excellent explanation. Thank you.

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, that’s one reason I made my channel what it is today, If I can help anyone or give out some good information then that’s what it’s all about 😁

[@albertosanchez9953]

I've been driving for 2 weeks I still can't figure it out... I keep losing gears when I'm slowing down less then 15 mph... specifically when I'm gonna make a turn... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@yardlimit8695]

there you go jason,,,,,,,,,,the secret to the whole thing,,,,,,,,,,stop being nervous ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,practice practice practice,,,,,,,,,,sometimes when you're all alone and no traffic make up your own situation , a stop sign, a car cuts in front of you.........whatever..........just shift in all kinds of problems that you make up and shift accordingly.............there's nothing that shifts as nice as an eaton fuller roadranger........that double clutching crap is for the birds........

[@UniversalContentTv]

You make it look so easy..I like your video..a lot of time when down shifting people loose the gear and it grinds and people get really nervous and can get it …key is stay calm and tap the accelerator to get them rpm’s up and it will easily go in the gear.Great video My friend!!!👍

[@rami5986]

Thanks alot brother, I’m new on manual and I was a little confused, I been watching KZbin videos for 6 months, and finally found your video. Best video out there so far it help a lot, the cameras position and your comments , can wait to start putting them on practice, thanks again for your time and effort, may the Lord bless you

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it and I'm glad I could help.

[@ChadtheBad]

This is the most beautiful shifting video I've ever seen. That truck sounds AMAZING!!

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you so much!

[@shawng4886]

Nice video. I worked for a restaurant supply company a few years ago and they had mostly manual box trucks. I trained with a Class A guy and he showed me how to float the gears and I thought it was the coolest thing ever! I learned how to do it and drove the truck for over a year that way til I left. I just got my Class A CDL so my next step will be learning the 10 speed and then going for additional endorsements! I’m 34 now and hope to be an owner/operator sometime between 40-45! I want to be VERY comfortable financially by 50 and trucking will be my way there! Driving a tractor/trailer is SO engaging! Almost addictive driving something that BIG! By the way… your truck sounds AMAZING!!

[@DrtyDiesel]

I appreciate it so much! Stay safe and thanks for watching

[@jacobernst2252]

Thanks a lot DD. Video was awesome and cleared up a lot of confusion I had. It's a lot more relaxing watching the camera angles from home instead of my old man yelling "YOU'RE GONNA MISS THE GEAR!!" and "QUIT REVING SO HIGH!!" Lol Can't wait to jump in the truck and try again.

[@DrtyDiesel]

I completely understand that, yeah hopefully it'll help. Plus, if you don't want to rev too high, put the stick against the gear to where it rubs a little. Then slowly rev up the engine, when it gets to the right rpm, it will sink in. I heard a guy from Eaton Fuller call it "tickling the transmission into gear" lol.

[@ewankerley4840]

Emotionalism is one of the avett brothers best albums🙏

[@JuanyJuanes]

Are you saying keep rpm low for downshifting?

[@jacobernst2252]

@@JuanyJuanes I am now. I've pretty much gotten the hang of it. Passed my test and everything.

[@daniellysohirka4258]

I learn't to drive standard in Toyota Landcruiser's underground in mines. Cause that's what most mines use, they come from over seas and are built heavy duty with SARS brakes and have 10 leaf springs on them. I was diamond drilling, so I was a contractor and our Toyota had the 5 gears and it wasn't supposed to, for safety reasons all Toyotas were supposed to be locked out at gear 3 and couldn't really go faster than 40 - 45 km.

[@jorgepimentel4934]

This is a great video, thanks man been driving for 3 weeks now, I’m getting the hang of it 😎

[@psychoticsoldier1]

Great video. One of the best ones I've seen for this.

[@ulisesgarcia4972]

Thank you bro from San Diego this is the best video ever seen Thanks to share with us, congratulations for your job

[@duanechenette36]

Great video. Your camera set up is great for showing everything going on. I'm a new driver and it's hard to find videos that show what you've done in this one. Thanks.

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate the comment, and yeah i wanted to do this to help new drivers or even experienced drivers who are trying to get better at floating. Be safe out there!

[@Billy-hx3zi]

Awesome video. Truck sounds badass! I learned on a 10 speed in the class I took for my cdl, but it’s been a year since then and I haven’t gotten to really drive a truck so I like to watch these videos. Makes me miss it haha

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you! Yeah I understand that for sure lol. Glad you liked it 😁

[@Billy-hx3zi]

@@DrtyDiesel gonna subscribe for more helpful videos 👍🏽

[@georgewilson1184]

Excellent video I am retired on disability due to illness I had close to 17 years I went threw a truck school they instructed us in the double clutch method I picked up throttle shifting on my own on my first job about a month in I learned a lot that first year like hybrid shifting just clutching to get into nuetral and letting fall into the next gear I also discovered from a well seasoned driver that when your Moving slow in heavy traffic or coming up on a traffic light you do not need to drop into low range on a 10spd there is a hidden bonus gear when your in high range keep that valve on the high side and pull that stick way over you need to search a little bit to find it for the first time or two but when you find it you will appreciate it believe me try it out first in the back trailer yard or back street 😎😎😎😎

[@dgage1776]

Wheres that secret gear? Next to 6 or 5?

[@georgewilson1184]

@@dgage1776 that hidden gear is like in your hip pocket in the high range I was driving older 10 spd Ford 9000s from like 1972 thru 1980s and White 4000 s & White 9000s From 1966 thru 1975 if you try & find that hidden gear on a 10 spd built after 1990 it probably don’t exist Why ?? I can’t guess when I started driving newer trucks 10 spd gear boxes kind of went away in favor of 9 Spd s & 13 Spds because when you look at the shift pattern you have a low hole gear that says LO it is better ratio for pulling heavy loads out of steep inclines docks then the 1st gear on a ten spd and when lurching along in slow rush hour traffic you can go for the LO hole and you don’t need to push your range selector down to go into LO range just stay on the high side and when traffic picks back up just start shifting you high range gears

[@dgage1776]

@@georgewilson1184 gotcha. I have a 2020 freightliner 10 speed so i don't have it. Shifting from 6 to 5 and back over and over in rush hour traffic is annoying and the most likely shift for me to grind

[@georgewilson1184]

@@dgage1776 when your lurching along in rush hour on the express way and your in high range pull that stick all the way over to you try again to find it you never know but with a truck that new probably not sorry. Well stay safe happy trucking & happy hollidays to you & yours

[@josejuanmoreno2841]

It's a very precise video my friend , thanks for sharing your knowleage much apreciated ! 😜👍

[@isidoredally8300]

This video gave me a better understanding of how to shift gears. Thanks a lot

[@DrtyDiesel]

That was the goal, I’m thankful it was able to help 😁

[@ericlugo4284]

2 weeks in floating but damn keep having trouble in the downshift but you explain it so well. Will be trying tomorrow haha. Thanks for the video man

[@DrtyDiesel]

No problem at all, good luck to you driver 😁

[@H-thusle]

Best video on u tube for floating gears. God bless brother

[@DrtyDiesel]

I greatly appreciate that!

[@jimcarroll5283]

Great Vid ...Thanks Bro.....Smooth...Happy Trails

[@aliibrahim5379]

Smooth driving👊

[@MeRoveRedCurry1]

this is well done thanks.

[@SkilledEddie]

I've been out a truck for a year and haven't driven a manual in almost 3 years. Just found a new gig and it's all manuals 10 and 18 speed. Took the 10 out today to get used to a truck again and I feel like nearly a complete newb starting over. I can double clutch very good but floating I seem to grind more. I only practiced bobtail floating in lower range. I think I'm letting my rpms drop too fast. I can float up to 4 no problem. 5 and 6 sometimes I grind. Basically you have to be between 1000-1500 for all shifts up and down? Downshift I let the rpms drop to like 850-900 burp the throttle to like 1300 then down into gear.

[@DrtyDiesel]

Yeah I try to keeping between 1000 and 1500. Shift up at 1500 and down at 1000.

[@kemoytyrell1008]

Good advice for me and for everyone 🎉🎉

[@dariothompson6882]

One love respect love your drivering

[@DrtyDiesel]

I appreciate it

[@Air_rick6]

Thank you 💯💯🙏

[@andrewe.7907]

Good stuff.

[@yassfromthenorth9972]

thank you for this superb video very educational one of the best of youtube, thank you. Ps where I can buy the Detroit diesel sticker on your rear window

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thanks! Ill comment with the link, i got it on amazon. Give me a moment and ill post the link.

[@DrtyDiesel]

www.amazon.com/dp/B016A6Y2UQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_R8VHNRMY4M7EMJPFBJ4W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@abdoulayebara1242]

Very good brother

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you so much, i appreciate that.

[@jermaineellis5959]

Great video bro

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thanks a lot, i appreciate it!

[@jermaineellis5959]

Yea man

[@matthewpolo227]

GOOD JOB.. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT AS A DRIVER YOU CAN BE A VIDEOGRAPHER..CAN LEARN A LOT W THIS VID--BEST ONE YET..I START A JOB MONDAY AND HAVEN'T SHIFTED IN AWHILE.-THANKS.

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad i could help!

[@omarh4694]

Great vid !!

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you!

[@omarh4694]

​@@DrtyDiesel Hi !! Just a quick question, what rpm should I rev up to down shift to lower gears like 5th & 4th??

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@omarh4694 I usually tap it real quick, if you’re going slow enough you only need to bump it up a little.

[@PrinceJames7414]

Thanks big time

[@jayarcabanilla1289]

thanks bro

[@georgewesly6513]

Thanks for the video. One of the best I have seen and good capturing for RPM & odometer plus the clutch, service brake and fuel it is very nice and educative. I can drive with clutchless but at the school they said this os harmful for the gear although it is not grinding either upshifting or downshifting. What is your opinion?

[@DrtyDiesel]

Thank you so much! In my opinion shifting without the clutch, when done right as far as timing, is safe and efficient. The proper way is to double clutch, however your left knee will thank you if you float gears.

[@juanridiculous2138]

I’m new to trucking and learning how to drive a 10 speed how do you get your truck not to jump when letting off the clutch

[@DrtyDiesel]

The only thing I can tell you for that would be to start in a lower gear, or let out the clutch slower. Sometimes you can't help it.

[@jdub9595]

It’ll come with time. Just ease off the clutch and feel the truck pull you forward. The clutch also doesn’t need to be on the floor every time you push it, just enough to where you feel the resistance

[@ogulubora]

When you down shift do you push gas one time? How the gear goes neutral?

[@DrtyDiesel]

I tap the fuel pedal to get it out of gear then give it more fuel to rev up to downshift

[@omarh4694]

Hi !! When you come to a stop & wanna put it in 2nd gear, Do you depress the clutch half way first so it would sync into gear??

[@DrtyDiesel]

I do as it’s coming to a stop.

[@omarh4694]

@@DrtyDiesel Yeah, I understand, but do you have to depresss the clutch (half way) as you pushing the shifter against 2nd gear for it to sync in or it can be done without engaging the clutch??

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@omarh4694 oh I gotcha. Yeah you can do it without pushing the clutch in.

[@tahir2949]

🙏🙏🙏

[@TaylorHaubrich]

Hey what engine is in this truck? It sounds good.

[@DrtyDiesel]

I appreciate it. It’s a Detroit Series 60 12.7, the truck is a 2017 Pete 579 glider kit.

[@TaylorHaubrich]

@@DrtyDiesel Thought it sounded like a pre emissions engine lol. That's a good truck. Very similar to one I would love to have.

[@petercreciun9034]

Bro' just came across your videos & I've picked up some valuable tips on floating 1st I'm an experienced driver CDL B since 03' Long story short coming out of Florida moved up to Ohio to work in the Oil Field GREAT MONEY GREAT OPPORTUNITY I'm in a 7 Axel running the Asphalt Rollercoaster of Ohio, Pennsylvania, & W. Virginia I can Float not as good as back when I've been in push button trucks for the past several years mostly now my situation is I've got a Trainer in the the truck that can't teach . And his requirement is that I Float in FULL JACK BRAKE ALL THE TIME ! End of store ! I've got about another week to get THIS or I'm DONE !!! And it seem like I'm getting worse & WORSE Plus he's got Baby the FUK out of his truck CAN YOU HELP ME With a Live Zoom Leason maybe?!?

[@DrtyDiesel]

I’m not sure if I’d be able to help with a live zoom session while driving unfortunately

[@petercreciun9034]

Thanks for getting back with me...I'm get better I find the #2 Setting on the Jake to work for best for me AND about an hour out of the yard tonight on the PA OH border coming down hill I lost all my AIR now I've had a compressor drop air to the point where the low air warning alarm came on but it was on the Interstate...I was coming down hill I had already been in the low end doing 25-30 in curves & before the alarm went on I shifted 4-3 & nothing so I reved the rpms & just the clutch to go though the lower gears...I had breaks but I actually caught 1st as the alarm came on I MEAN I SLAMMED IT INTO 1st !!! So now I'm just rolling down Hill and both the driveway to lease Road going the Frac pad not able to get this thing to catch a gear besides first I'm still trying to Rev the moto... trying to get you know some type of gear besides first and that thing's not loaded at all just basically like pottering So pop the button for the air breaks get out put the wheel chocks out incase whatever is in the tanks just bleeds you know I'm still amazed that the spring break didn't pop?!? Open the hood all the belts are there so I just watch & wait the serpentine belt was just sliding over the pulley on the front of the compressor at first I thought it was optical illusion side like focus on the felt I'm not real smooth because I hadn't spent a lot of time looking at 1 every damn man it was just slipping you know occasionally would grab the wheel and it would turn it so I go back in the cab I rev the engine up to about 1500 RPMs and I must have sat that with that thing reved up between 1200 and 1500 RPMs !!! For a 1/2 hr to get the air up to 60 psi just so the alarm would go off So then I of course have 0 Cell Signal to call the shop or mechanic so I walk down the road talk to mechanic tell him exactly what's going on...by the time I get back to the truck 90 psi I watch it climb up to about a hundred and next 10-15 minutes get out of the truck like down the street to where I get cell signal calling say I have air but 1 time! About that time overnight guy at our shop truck with the lights on it cuz they don't have any parts ! If your comfortable...you willing to drive the truck back at a crawl? With him in the lead I about 36 Miles using the clutch & trans only I only put my foot in the breaks 4 times ! HAIREST EXPERIENCE in recent memories

[@reykillem7080]

I failed my road test because I let out the clutch to fast and my engine turned off. Any suggestions? Should've gave it gas while releasing clutch?

[@DrtyDiesel]

Release the clutch slowly and at the same rate. Also start in a lower gear.

[@reykillem7080]

@@DrtyDiesel thanks 🙏🏼

[@Polskmofo]

Just got my CDL and I’m itching to get back into a 10 speed

[@DrtyDiesel]

Hell yeah that’s awesome! I don’t blame you at all, be safe and I’ll see ya on the road 😁

[@FroYo....]

4:16 did u go from 6 straight to 2nd? Can that be done?

[@DrtyDiesel]

I went from 6th to 7th, on a Straight 10 speed, 7th shares the same hole as 2nd gear. So with the range selector up, you go into 7th. With the range selector down, you go into 2nd gear in that hole

[@FroYo....]

@@DrtyDiesel gotchu, thanks

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@FroYo.... no problem at all

[@nikolasimic7969]

Idk what’s so hard about floating I’ve been driving for 3 weeks and my first drive I got it 80% down just understand how a transmission works lol

[@dgage1776]

Its an art, not a science

[@DrtyDiesel]

Some people learn it better than others, My issue was downshifting. Learned and got better at it over time

[@turtlemainia]

Woof

[@alfredoviera5364]

When shifting to next gear do you release the gas all the way or just a little

[@DrtyDiesel]

All the way, that way full tension on the driveline is released.

[@alfredoviera5364]

@@DrtyDiesel do you shift to neutral before you let out of the gas or when you still giving it gas

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@alfredoviera5364 I shift to neutral as soon as I let off the fuel.

[@alfredoviera5364]

@@DrtyDiesel ok thank you so much it’s really hard rn to float gears for me I get nervous

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@alfredoviera5364 I understand. Try floating when upshifting, double clutch down. Once you get that down, then you can try floating down. Just be safe out there.

[@flyboythirteen5979]

Ok great, next lesson, 18 speeds ;P

[@kenworthcustomlogisticstru8096]

What is the mileage, horsepower, tourqe, year.

[@DrtyDiesel]

It's a 2016 Glider, series 60 Detroit, 500hp/1650tq, 140,000 miles

[@derrickshampaya4585]

My desire is to be a truck driver now the problem is that i don't have money to pay for driving school. Here i just need a sum of k5000 zambian currency. I really want to do this course.

[@dgage1776]

Get a job at a beverage warehouse. They will train you

[@derrickshampaya4585]

@@dgage1776 thanks brother i got my class c license, now it is experience that i need to be otherwise i did what is required to do to have a license. Thanks bro.

[@dgage1776]

@@derrickshampaya4585 yessir. That's how i started. Good luck bro

[@derrickshampaya4585]

@@dgage1776 thank you bro am following you.

[@dgage1776]

@@derrickshampaya4585 you betcha. Try to find beer or pop distributor

[@JoelAlvaradodelReal]

You are shifting but not splaining the rpms and speeds 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@hmayor3745]

Explaining

[@lancerains4185]

You don't float gears with these new conventional trucks that's old school shifting... Not saying you can't do it if you're pretty skilled but the average person will end up launching the transmission..

[@lilpablo4839]

I’m a new CDL driver trained on double clutch per DOT. I interviewed with an aggregates company yesterday that wanted me to float gears. I had issues floating gears while downshifting. The key component I see in this and other videos is getting that fuel tap perfect or you won’t make your gear. Then the panic sets in for us newbies and we flub it all up. Can be nerve racking. Hopefully I’ll find a company that will allow me to learn and practice in the same truck. Consistency will help. Anyway, this video really shows how quick and easy that fuel tap should be. Thanks. Good news is that company driver I did a road test with said they usually look for 1 to 2 years experience. He said as a new driver I almost got hired. With a few months shifting experience I can go back and reapply.

[@aliibrahim5379]

Smooth driving👊