Out for a quick drive with the Kiddo and running through how to shift without the clutch, or some call it floating gears.
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@ashley3699636 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that Novak Djokovic drove trucks haha
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
ashley369963 greatest comment on this video yet!! Yep, when I'm not playing tennis I take my kid for truck rides!
@richardcoffel84766 жыл бұрын
Lol, please do not try to encourage truck driving buy giving your knowledge, because you know nothing, I am still learning and not giving any type of advice and I have been driving 24 years, so Noone should ever listen to you. No one!
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Bahaha. I agree that we never stop learning, and no one will ever know everything about driving, but if you haven't got driving figured out enough to teach someone after 24 years, it's time for a new career. Driving isn't the most challenging skill, it isn't like we are doctors or astronauts. I'm gonna have to ask you to calm down.
@dominicgrasso42366 жыл бұрын
ashley369963 has
@anakin49175 жыл бұрын
Richard Coffel lol my dad floats gears all the time, it’s just how much knowledge you know on shifting
@BTGSquad14 жыл бұрын
Him saying “I do not take my foot off the throttle” is the ABSOLUTE biggest thing that has made me the driver I am today. Cannot tell you how much that sentence helped me when I was learning. I haul water and oil in the oilfields of ND now👍👍👍
@carlylea4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Acecool4 жыл бұрын
It is the same with motorcycles. Never force, listen, etc... when you have an ear for it, you don't even need to look at the gauges and it makes shifting so much faster. Throttle control is important.
@BTGSquad14 жыл бұрын
Acecool Absolutely right.
@user-zt6bt8dp2c6 жыл бұрын
First thing my dad taught me was how to clean his truck.
@denziiey5 жыл бұрын
XD that is so funny thank you!
@TheAfrothunderr5 жыл бұрын
Sick imma do the same to my future kid.
@jaketerrell11595 жыл бұрын
Me too
@cxrsiv34145 жыл бұрын
same here :) thanks for the laugh !
@pcadamtaylor42625 жыл бұрын
Then clean his knob (not the gearstick knob either!)
@adamhurst94916 жыл бұрын
Im not a truck driver and just happened on these videos and have watched several about floating gears. This one is by far the best. This guy actually explains everything while he is doing it. Well done sir!
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Adam. I appreciate it!
@joshuawaldorf5064 жыл бұрын
Did it take you awhile to learn downshifting?
@joshuawaldorf5064 жыл бұрын
@@carlylea did it take you awhile to learn how to downshift?
@Billy-hx3zi3 жыл бұрын
@trucker50R50G lol I'm in the IVCC cdl class right now
@mikepierce1724 Жыл бұрын
Don't listen to him lmao wow. 15 years on transmission OK 150,000 to 200.000 miles a year ain't no way you shift you let foot off the pedal to. Was taught by people with 50 years coast to coast.ive run 2 country's no crash 20 years if not more
@kenetileilua57156 жыл бұрын
Through driving school all they taught was double clutching so that’s all I did. When I finally got out of school and found me a trucking job my trainer tried to teach me to float even though he himself grinded gears all the time. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to float properly until I watched this video. I figured out that the main thing I was doing wrong was I would let my foot completely off the throttle when shifting. Thanks a lot for making this video and for doing a job explaining it.
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Superfly Samoan glad it helped you! Drive safe out there!
@leaongat7549 Жыл бұрын
Throttle meaning acceleration ?
@rayfordhickman30876 жыл бұрын
Co piolet says"thats enough talking get moving" 😂😂
@DarthVader19776 жыл бұрын
Rayford Hickman pilot*
@TEAMGETHELP4 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha
@Deano6.04 жыл бұрын
That's the problem with most of these youtube videos. Too much talking.
@andrewsvlogs91105 жыл бұрын
I’m 15, my dads been driving since he was 19. He’s 55 now. He’s hauled everything from beer to logs. To 100,000 pound excavators. In all my time of going with him on the road. He’s drove 9,10,15,18 speed trucks 100 times each probably. And I’ve never one time seen him change gears with the clutch, besides to take off and stop to change into reverse. Great video man. I want to drive trucks when I’m older.
@carlylea5 жыл бұрын
You will drive trucks if you want to. Best of luck to you my friend.
@andrewsvlogs91105 жыл бұрын
carlylea thank you!!!
@jakobmartin47255 жыл бұрын
Im 12 and also wanna drive trucks when I grow up
@andrewsvlogs91105 жыл бұрын
jakob vids keepin the truckin dream alive!
@scoobydoo34164 жыл бұрын
Dave Why is that? I’m local and love it
@LoudCloudsflow4 жыл бұрын
Master trucker in the making right there . I have emense respect to see a father teaching his son stuff like that , even if the boy doesn't want to drive trucks or even get Into a trade . If that little boy sees his dad happy at his job then that kid will most likely find his/hers passion some way down the road .
@juansarabia75308 ай бұрын
The kid knows more than many new truckers
@davidritchie59464 жыл бұрын
This guy is great,he's the only truck driver I know that,can actually explain how to float the gears.thumbs up for a pro' job.
@michealeewright839 Жыл бұрын
Fact!!
@ArnieReith4 жыл бұрын
Overall a very good presentation. Emphasizing not forcing the shifter is key. Over 50 years of helping people learn to drive a manual shift, from dates in high school to a grandaughter and in cars,pickups and big trucks, I have them start using an open palm. It not only shows how little effort it takes to shift, it prevents a "death grip" on the shifter from nervousness and avoids forcing the gears. Well done. Enough talking- let's drive!
@kingmichael32273 жыл бұрын
I know this is 2 years ago but when I saw your son in the passenger seat I teared up. I love seeing fathers if all colors take care of there kid. And being a trucker dad is even more incredible!
@HomeGrownCanadianFPV6 жыл бұрын
your co-pilot has the best seat in the house... great video brother
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great comments. I've been watching your videos too! I'm assuming you're from the Toronto area?
@HomeGrownCanadianFPV6 жыл бұрын
yes Toronto... you know your cars... saw one of your fpv video's then saw the cars... awesome
@yamahonkawazuki6 жыл бұрын
this works for any vehicle with a manual transmission. i drove my nissan frontier like this for YEARS. minimal clutch/transmission wear. i had a cdl previously, ef 10spd, a super 10 and an 18, man i miss that. it was relaxing tbh. EXCEPT for city driving lol
@gamdurbrar67115 жыл бұрын
Clutch or No Clutch, you won't shift an unsynchronized transmission unless you learn "Throttle Control", momentum and rolling resistance.
@mydearriley4 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by rolling resistance?
@rubenvilla98884 жыл бұрын
If you haul straight tanker some time when you go to shift the water takes you back and makes you miss your head I think that’s what he means
@itsstillkickin46304 жыл бұрын
Rolling resistance determines how much speed you lose coasting on flat ground over a given time - you need to know how your truck and load handle that to hit the "shift gates". I have three old non-synchro trucks I drive (two 5x4 twin sticks and one OLD 13sp) and one nice "modern" 10 speed. I get it.
@toykiller0184 жыл бұрын
@@techassembly9653 you don't have to be an asshole pussy
@pointingdog72354 жыл бұрын
@@techassembly9653 Christ I feel like I should be sending you people to your rooms. 😂😂😂
@lawman49426 жыл бұрын
Enough talking dad just drive
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Session that's enough talking!
@CR6046 жыл бұрын
obviously scripted... Using your child to get more views lol
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
I'm never allowed to get in the truck without him! He loves the trucks.
@CR6046 жыл бұрын
ye cool kid.
@christopheradkins24576 жыл бұрын
+carlylea what year is the truck
@c.s.s.17233 жыл бұрын
I’ve been driving a 10- speed EATON for a year in the city of Detroit. Not an easy place to practice floating gears. The traffic is nuts and I find I run though the gears too hard and over rev the engine. Now after I have seen this video I realize I suck and have been going about it wrong as well. Thank you for some great instruction.
@Paige05572 жыл бұрын
@c.s.s Now that its been a year are you. floating gears around Detroit?
@c.s.s.17232 жыл бұрын
@@Paige0557……I would when situation would allow, then they replaced my truck 3 months ago with an automatic….☹️ Same Freightliner flatbed, straight truck, only with 6 speed, Allison -automatic. Not my idea. I want my 10 speed dammit
@professional77904 жыл бұрын
I have to give you a huge thank you!! I am a recent graduate and graduated driving a 10 speed. My first Job which I'm still there only has automatic. It's a seasonal job. So right now I'm in search of a new job. I applied for a job and they only have manual transmissions. I was nervous super nervous cause I wasn't sure if could drive them. Well the day of test I found out I couldn't. I was just struggling missing gears fail attempt at downshifting. I was just doing double clutching the whole time. It was a mess. So obviously I didn't pass. the tester ask me "you don't know how to float gears?" Nope, But heard of it. I was beating myself of my failure. So I decided to go on KZbin to learn this floating gears. I came across your video and man what can I say. I know how to float gears. I applied for a second job. They gave me a drive test and I start the job in 2 weeks. The explanation was so smooth and I caught up quick. I just want to say thank you. You can say you saved my career in trucking.
@carlylea4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words. Have fun and drive safe.
@celso4225 жыл бұрын
Drive the same truck for 15 years without transmission problems this is a prove that guy is real truck driver congratulations brother that video is awesome
@jackspringer92834 жыл бұрын
I've got 46 years of driving trucks..been watching KZbin 4 or 5 years and occasionally look at shifting vids,you touched several points most don't realize..like not removing foot from accelerator pedal altogether but rather controlling rpms up or down as needed to match gear speeds before nudging shifter in or out the gear, I explain it as positive/ negative or neutral torque...also finger tips push or pull shifter, if using your upper arm strength you can't properly feel the gears lining up prior to meshing (big difference between rubbing and forcing the mesh)1 guy I trained couldn't figure it out until I made him let go of the stick as he passed thru neutral which made him relax all the pressure that was causing the grinding..really enjoyed your effort to make sense of it all! Good video!
@ragingmonkey2388 Жыл бұрын
It's never ending with me learning about floating gears. I attempt it in my five speed coupe for giggles and also because I want to get a CDL, I was never under the impression that you don't let off the throttle when shifting up. I always thought you had to let go. Learn something new everyday.
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
I am a full time driver (43 years) and a part time trainer. I train my students to double clutch at first, and then I show them shifting without the clutch, so that when they are more experienced they can try "floating" later. No need to drop a transmission out on the road. I teach them exactly the same as you do. You only need light pressure on the stick for any shift up or down. If you own your own truck, it is really nice to heat up the stick, and bend it so that it almost touches the seat in low gear. With that arrangement it shifts like a dream. You've done the best demo I've seen yet. Can you now show the guys how to shift a 13, 15 and maybe 18 speed? Great job !
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for the great comment, Doug. I would like to do a video on an 18 or 13 speed, but both of the trucks I own are 10 speeds. If I am ever driving an 13, 15, or 18, I will make another video. I have ran 18 speeds in the past, although I never found myself ever having to split the lower gears, and virtually always ran them like a 13. Thanks again, means a lot.
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
I just talked to a guy yesterday who was unloading a load of drywall from a super B trailer unit. He said he always splits low range on his 18 speed when loaded, especially when climbing a hill or on gravel, etc.
@bobtaylor51966 жыл бұрын
Doug Stern I run an 18 now and almost never split the bottom half even if I'm loaded really heavy
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Bob Taylor it's always nice to have the option. Generally you won't be splitting too many gears down low unless you're loaded and going up a steep grade.
@dancahill91226 жыл бұрын
Doug Stern Hey Doug, it seems to me like the schools that DON'T teach " floating" don't want the new drivers to succeed ! They only want the money ! ! Sad, so sad. Have a good one.
@filsolano54653 жыл бұрын
I won’t be surprised when that student (Co-pilot) surpasses his teacher! That kid is on point by watching his old man making every move on that rig. Congratulations, not only you’re a great truck driver, but you seem like a really cool dad. Thanks for the video 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻 cheers!
@michealeewright839 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video by far for rookies like myself!! Gives every physical detail about floating gears!...
@jcardon92713 жыл бұрын
Great simple way of teaching, good lesson and I liked the fact that your kid is learning and paying attention to you not interrupting keep on truckin buddy and be safe OTR
@Pro2AJuggalo6 жыл бұрын
I just got a new job I'm training for tractor trailer towing, I been driving an automatic truck for the past 4 years and kinda forgot and this video helped me out tremendously!!! So thank you so much.
@dwaynehall72313 жыл бұрын
You explain it better than all the others I see ,love your downshift an floating. You make it look easy thanks
@wildthing16316 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video!! You teach this making it look super easy!! I’m looking forward to start in trucking soon!!
@jordancrazyventures3 жыл бұрын
Great video, you explained it way better then my trainer. With your explanation I floated all day today no issue thank you
@josephkulick6243 жыл бұрын
One of the best instructions I've seen. Kiddo knows every shift point.
@dmoneymia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the way you broke this down. I had the hardest time because I learned by double clutching everything and I had the hardest time down shifting correctly. Also the school that taught me didn’t allowing floating gears. You simplify it so well even I understood it. I will put your methods to practice asap
@MrRweaver1765 жыл бұрын
Dude for real this helped me. Haven’t been in a ten speed since cdl school 5 years ago. Everything’s been auto an I just landed a job with ten speeds. Thanks for the refresher course.
@carlylea5 жыл бұрын
No problem man! Keep me posted, let me know how you're making out.
@isaacbarrett92123 жыл бұрын
One of the best floating videos. Not complicated. Straight forward.
@stephenrichardson93344 жыл бұрын
You should teach truck driving, great instructions, I learn driving in the old field some but I didn’t have the chance to drive all the time to get use to it. Great job
@Coolpachito3 жыл бұрын
You know how many videos from so many different channels with fancy thumbnails, music, intros, motion graphics, etc I watched from the search list? It wasn't until I got to this one video.. that I actually learned and understood everything in regards to shifting a 10 speed transmission. Simple and to the point and concise explanation for every action. Thank you !!! You're awesome.
@carlylea3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much.
@ColtonBlumhagen3 жыл бұрын
I like this video. You're actually explaining what you're doing and why. Many many floating gears videos say hey here's how to float: just start floating.
@TEAMGETHELP4 жыл бұрын
Refamiliarkzing myself driving after 8 years, by far the best vid I've seen on it. And amazing that you're teachin the tot. Great job, man🙏🏼
@hilham895 жыл бұрын
This is the best video by far. I started driving last year and never hurts to learn new stuff, talking ab9ut how you down shift. My step dad use let me go with him and I had went to all the surrounding states when I was 15. I knew then I wanted to drive.
@whoveniledelinquent4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, have been driving an 18 speed for a while now. When trying to float gears it's like magic when you get it right, it almost sucks it into the next slot. will for sure try your throttle on technique.
@tomdonelson3853 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful sound! He knows how to make music with his truck! Thank you for the video!😊
@bill-un5zg3 жыл бұрын
Your boy will always remember times like these. Good stuff man keep up the good work.
@rayceeya86594 жыл бұрын
This is exactly how I learned to drive truck. The only thing I miss about driving truck is float shifting. Such a good feeling when that shifter just slots in. Actually my dad taught me how to dual stick in a '33 ford Model B truck. That point where you split shift both at the same time is terrifying and amazing.
@drewm96606 жыл бұрын
You have the best co pilot..
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Drew M thanks buddy! He's starting to drive the trucks around in the yard.
@Datboi_qwe5 жыл бұрын
We all shift better if we don't think about it😂😂
@mikecondos16726 жыл бұрын
Nice video this is how i was taught to drive. It was called 2 finger shift. Never used clutch until had to stop, Good job
@mmorales5084 жыл бұрын
January 2020 this still the best explained video on how to float gears, excellent job👌
@theamerican71316 жыл бұрын
Very good example and explanation. Thank you.
@WatchWesWork6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nice to see you start in low gear. I see a lot of lazy drivers starting in 3rd or 4th fully loaded so they don't have to shift as much. I guess they don't pay for the clutch replacements!
@bfry385 жыл бұрын
Amen! I know one guy that never gets out of the high side! Even backing up lol! Drives a 10 speed and always starts out in 6th gear!
@bfry385 жыл бұрын
Thats where you’re wrong. Where did I ever say he was hauling 80,000? You are right there isn’t no way you could haul that heavy and start out in 6th gear, but this guy hauls mail out of a 48-53 foot trailer and sometimes might only have 1, or 2 skids, and a couple other pieces of mail. Still not good on the clutch at all though.
@alvinteasley22555 жыл бұрын
Wes Johnson Services that's EXACTLY why companies are switching to automatic transmissions, they save fuel and repair costs. I've driven both, and I'd take an automatic over a manual ANY day of the week
@kingsqueak22214 жыл бұрын
@donttreadonme this is old, but the ECU, electronic controls now "think" faster than people and can control gear, timing of shift, fuel flow etc in a blink. With the 6-10spd automatics now the ECU makes them faster to shift than most people so they are quicker and a lot of the time they get better mileage because they will short shift you when you don't need the power where with a manual you wind up keeping them in the power band to avoid constant shifting.
@ricochetey4 жыл бұрын
@@alvinteasley2255 I can tell you just sit there and hold the steering wheel if you think an auto tragic is better... the question is better for what?! An auto is fine if all you are doing is highway, bumpin docks twice a week and working for swift but anything else that invloves winter weather, lots of backing/deliveries and manuvering through the city or off road I will take a manual anyday of the week. You can keep your autotrash... oh yeah and the flip flops and sweat pants too.
@KC-xr2tm5 жыл бұрын
I find float-shifting easy... it's that double -clutching I can't get the hang of. Good video. Nifty helper you have. I wish my kids were still that young.
@trevorfillmore6984 жыл бұрын
Great video I have had my class 1E or CDL for 18 years and I have been driving longer than that my father has been driving for 47 years and learned from him the same as your son will. Two and a half years ago I applied for a government job as a plow driver and equipment operator and got the job the hardest part of the interview was the driving test it was mandatory to double clutch and the transmissions they have in there trucks are 8LL's and never driven one before. The instructor that did my ride along was great he knew my family history in the trucking world and to this day he still teases me about it I though for sure I wasn't getting the job I cough my self more times than not shifting without the clutch.
@OG_DSM5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video... I was learning to drive on a 9 speed and I tell you... Amazing feeling to be in chage of a rig. I've driven manual vehicles for over 23 years and honestly, it ain't much diffrent. Love floating gears. I tried on my car but.... Didn't work out so well. Either way your instructional is phenomenal. Your son will be driving as soon as he can reach that pedal. Guaranteed!! Blessings.
@nfo1347 Жыл бұрын
it sucks in a car because of the synchro
@andykeller61245 жыл бұрын
When I learned to drive 35 years ago, we just called it ...... shifting.
@jessetaylor63864 жыл бұрын
Times have changed driving an unsyced transmission is a dying art hell now driving a manual at all is rare
@pointingdog72354 жыл бұрын
@@jessetaylor6386 try to find a car with a manual transmission these days other than a muscle car. Shit trying to find a pickup truck with a manual transmission is nearly impossible. It makes the world more incompetent than it was before.
@jodygrizzle69464 жыл бұрын
Brian McKee I have a 2014 Chevy Spark. It’s a 5 speed. Most of your smaller cars are manuals.
@7_7_54 жыл бұрын
I have old vehicles with unsynchronized Transmissions and when my brother is with me hes like: just put it in gear and im like i cant, rpm doesnt match
@yeetyboe70994 жыл бұрын
Dunno bout Americans but here in Europe we have plenty of manuals, and like 80% have a knowledge on how to drive a manual.
@itsherlocknosh5 жыл бұрын
Super co-pilot! I've been to all 48 and your video brought back memories of my trainer. Nice job.
@lydiaanderson97653 жыл бұрын
@Christin How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
@ewawi042 жыл бұрын
I found your video today because as a new driver double clutching and now in the real world its more about floating , you explained extremely well so i will be trying this tomorrow hopefully i get it down!!
@derekash244 жыл бұрын
I have to say good job that was an excellent tutorial on floating up and down
@stepaukob6 жыл бұрын
I learned to double clutch 25 years ago on early 1970's GMC 4-speed motorcoaches. The company said they were the hardest to shift so those were the buses we practiced on. The tachs didn't work either so it was by feel. After we mastered those they let us drive the Prevost and MCIs. and as you mentioned you didn't even need to use the clutch. They shifted like butter. Cool video
@anthonykaruri6 жыл бұрын
Steven Koby you are right i learnt to drive at age 10 ( 6 ton truck) no working instrument panel ..... it was all about feel and listening to the engine got quite good even taught myself how to " float " gears.
@oKingsWild6 жыл бұрын
Steven Koby I was so bad at shifting when I first started, eventually my trainer just told me to stop checking the tach, and listen to the engine. Got pretty good at it after that. I keep an eye on the tach, but once I learned the sound of the engine, it just came naturally.
@erikbunty20162 жыл бұрын
Now all motorcoaches are automatic.
@bobviously4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Tried today for the first time, You filled in some holes in my knowledge.
@eddiehernandez33665 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video of how to float your gears...thank you for this video! You should do a backing up video too!!
@CallMeiNsTiincTz6 жыл бұрын
Young new driver like my self this is awesome! Trainers have been showing me floating but its cool to see it done on here! Thank you for the video man!
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
VaporGamer maybe not that new... Been driving for 13 years or so. Thanks for the great comment.
@CallMeiNsTiincTz6 жыл бұрын
carlylea Oh no i was talking about me not you lol! Thanks for the response 👊
That’s the youngest trainee I’ve ever seen. Must be one of those kid geniuses.
@thecoxlong43162 ай бұрын
Nice vid. My clutch just went out on my car and I remembered an old buddy of mine back in HS who would float the gears in his 74 Camaro, so I've been using this technique to get me around town without a clutch!
@todd923713 жыл бұрын
You are a good dad! We need more of these.
@R-BURQUENO5 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT ADVICE MAN. HELPED ME A LOT! THANKS!👍
@antomas19726 жыл бұрын
Great Vid and Awesome Father. We need more men like you.
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for such kind words! I appreciate it!
@TTundragrizzly6 жыл бұрын
We're talking big rigs only right? Manual cars and pickups are clutch every gear shift?
@codiserville5935 жыл бұрын
@@TTundragrizzly yeah big rigs only
@kellen6154 жыл бұрын
TTundragrizzly, yes. You always use the clutch on cars and pickups as they usually have a synchronous transmission.
@andersonwade99635 жыл бұрын
Cool video very informative, I did not know that shifting without the clutch could be done. Thanks
@1lbofflesh9005 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video. And your blessed to do what you love alongside your family. Love this man thanks.
@lydiaanderson97653 жыл бұрын
@1Lbof How are you doing Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
@steedblackman16155 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I've driven sticks for 29 years. 25 of them were floating. Love the challenge and being 100% in control of my truck. Unfortunately. Automatic transmissions are flooding the market. I'm a truck driver not a bus driver.
@kewlmanable5 жыл бұрын
Steed Blackman its a shame. Luckily my company is old school. Dont care what anyone says i wouldnt go near an auto in the snow and ice.
@jodiehighroller98205 жыл бұрын
Steed Blackman that just sounds like a SUPER TRUCKER COmment automatic 18 wheeler is an amazing thing my guy.
@jz70545 жыл бұрын
Josh Harmon the only bad part is if you test in a auto you get a restriction for 6months before you can test with a manual
@jodiehighroller98205 жыл бұрын
J Z I tested in a manual10 speed and passed.been in a automatic the rest of my time (year an a half)hopped back in a manual 10 speed and had absolutely no problems.the guy I was riding with was asking me why am I double clutching and I tried floating but wasn’t very smooth with it would grind a little every shift so I just double clutch
@elijahrobinson23625 жыл бұрын
Steed Blackman Automated manuals aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but being able to creep into a loading dock, to roll start it (when the battery is dead) or to manage slick terrain (mud, ice) having the clutch pedal is certainly nice. Never missing a shift and not ever wasting fuel (during the shift itself) definitely has its benefits (no waste/damage).
@78wesley6 жыл бұрын
very well explained mate, best explanation video re 'crash box' you'll find on the internet by far. safe trucken mate from australia....
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment!
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
I've been driving multispeed transmissions for 43 plus years, but I'm right handed. I don't know how you Aussies shift a truck with your left hand. You guys are good !
@78wesley6 жыл бұрын
Doug Stern that's nothing, i guess something where all used to over here, i'm just amazed, your all driving on the wrong side of the road lololo i always laugh watching these american vids as i'm like "wrong bloody side of the road" lolo
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
You're funny Wesley Walker, but you guys on the wrong side of the road are out numbered. It is only island nations that drive on the wrong side. Everybody else has reformed and come to their senses. Safe drivin' mate ! ;)
@outofbody6797 Жыл бұрын
the kid is absolutely adorable. great father showing your kid all that stuff. hell never forget it
@38score174 жыл бұрын
Best video yet on floating gears thanks for the upload!
@murphylee50RS4 жыл бұрын
Wish my company would let me take my kiddo along!!! lucky man and great vid
@drottle5 жыл бұрын
The best part about driving a sequential is I don't have to mess with my clutch at all on my motorcycle after I get rolling
@MrJamboy300 Жыл бұрын
this video is gold. Just put it in my trucking Playlist 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
@IamPJKisiel5 жыл бұрын
Just got my non synchro licence and can't wait to take my boy for drives like you do, seems like the ultimate father son bonding to me. My hat comes off to you Sir🎩👍💪
@HokeyBugle Жыл бұрын
I'm learning to drive so I can one day support a family; seeing the relationship you have with your son warms my heart and motivates me to work even harder at it.
@rogerdodger18316 жыл бұрын
You're doing a good job, so many double clutching punks will never comprehend this, keep up the good work.
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger dodger. Appreciate it.
@markkeith90553 жыл бұрын
Our instructor who's a great guy tells us that all the time. If you're forcing the stick, you're doing something wrong. Before I used to say, "I'm not doing anything wrong. It's a mechanical issue". But, the instructor is always right, as it should be.
@chevygwapgangbeats28896 жыл бұрын
Good video... I just started in the city I'm a p& d driver and I'm still learning shifting... this video helped
@certifieddirtyidle15945 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'd like to get my CDL when I'm out of high school. This is some good advice.
@AirCarlos973 жыл бұрын
Been two years since this comment. How’s it going
@steeltoeshawty54195 жыл бұрын
Good video loved the way little man said less talking more driving gotta put that on a shirt😂👍
@BULSHYTT4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Best one I've seen so far. Thanks for the lesson
@evanschulz7375 Жыл бұрын
"It has to turn green before you can go!" Such a cute little guy. And smart as a whip, like his dad.
@nathankennedy42634 жыл бұрын
decal on the Pete says “if you can’t find em... grind em!”
@redsoldierftcarson6 жыл бұрын
Exactly how I was taught and drive. Great video, don't listen to the guys telling you to shift that cummins @15 unless your light or in low range, your just overloading the engine regardless of what bullshit the dealer feeds you. If you don't belive me look in your cummins owners manual or look it up on cummins official site. They advise not to pull the engine under peak torque longer than 30sec and the torque range on all of the cummins engines in the trucks I drive regardless of year is between 1450 and 1650, so after shifting you shouldn't be under 1400 ideally. I like to keep it at 1500 (top of torque curve) which is why I prefer 13-18 spd. Makes it easier to run it between 15-17 which in my experience is where cummins engines love to run.
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Cunningham hey thanks man. When I was ordering this truck, I told them I wanted an 18 for that exact reason, but they couldn't put an 18 in this smaller truck... No big deal. I often wonder if you actually could though...
@ianmctaggart77443 жыл бұрын
Best co-driver! New to truck driving and I still use the clutch. Thanks GREAT Vid.
@jorgepimentel49342 жыл бұрын
I just started driving, thanks for this video can’t wait to try this technique tomorrow 👌
@jamesonmartin85435 жыл бұрын
You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel!!
@bluegrasskid2 жыл бұрын
Man that kid is having the time of his life! Even if you’re not the greatest gear shifter in the world, it doesn’t matter because you’re a great Dad. Congratulations!
@jessecuster58773 жыл бұрын
That's one happy co pilot! Great video well done Sir!
@PacMan-zh7kj2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Easily explained than other videos I've watched.
@johanankarback68216 жыл бұрын
Great video! Would be fun to try that sometimes. Here in Sweden (and most of Europe) trucks use synchronized gearboxes so you shift them almost like a car. Just the shifting pattern thats different. Almost all new trucks use automatic gearboxes and you actually have to pay extra to get a manual.
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Johan Ankarbäck come on over to Canada, and try it with my truck! Thanks for the comment!
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
In North America they tried a syncro gear box in the new Volvo trucks. The guys hated them 'cause you had to use the clutch. They are no longer available here.
@johanankarback68216 жыл бұрын
Ok, didn't know that. Over here Volvos 12-speed range/split gear box is considered to be the best there is. I learned to drive on a truck with one and I liked it a lot. It´s a lot that's different between us and european trucks. For one all trucks are cab over engine. You can't buy a conventional truck as you call it over here anymore. Mostly that has to do with regulations in EU for overall vehicle lengths.
@SternDrive6 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is all about length restrictions. Over here in North America we have so much space and open 6 lane highways that we don't have the length restrictions that we used to have.
@derickpouliot55484 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info I just got my CDL permit I'm driving a tractor-trailer tomorrow your video helped out a lot!
@owenwilson6162 Жыл бұрын
Your explanation on floating gears help me,thanks
@jeremybauer60414 жыл бұрын
Great video! I work as a spotter and never even been inside of a semi before i started 3 years ago. I dont leave the lot so ive only flipped to high a few times. Im supposed to flip right after going into 5th, then accelerate and shift to 6th? Never knew that so i thank you. Ive taught myself for the most part, this was a great lesson!
@6z04 жыл бұрын
I see a future truck driver....
@ytacc22054 жыл бұрын
thank you
@DixieWrekt043 жыл бұрын
@@ytacc2205 i dont think he was talking to you
@michaelwhite69893 жыл бұрын
and that future truck driver will be driving autos by the time he has his license. still though, cool thing to learn.
@mikepapa31965 жыл бұрын
."..I buggered that one up kiddo didn't I" Sounds like a "Kiwi" mate, greetings from New Zealand
@carlylea5 жыл бұрын
Flight of the Conchords
@stevenorvis55153 жыл бұрын
I just started CDL school, and they want us shifting exactly as you are. I drove for the first time just before the weekend, and have more tomorrow. Thanks for a tips, I hope my downshifting can improve, because I was just ripping through the gears last week...
@MrSaemichlaus4 жыл бұрын
A technique I use while shifting up my motorcycle is letting off the throttle just so much that there's no power through the clutch at all. Then I go from that throttle position, either letting off a little more for upshifts or actually keeping it a little bit more on it for downshifts. Just revving the engine at a standstill gives you a pretty good idea of how sensitive the rpm are to your throttle pedal in a clutched out situation.
@donovan39733 жыл бұрын
"That's enough talking" 😂😂 love it
@agentorange_30256 жыл бұрын
That’s enough talking dad! Love the kiddo man!
@carlylea6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! And the kiddo is now a big brother. His little brother is 6 weeks old.
@adamscottumby26996 жыл бұрын
Very helpful now I know exactly what I'm doing wrong. Thank you very much sir!