Shifting a 13-Speed

My version of a "tutorial" Just showing and trying to explain how I shift a 13 speed. I weighed about 77,000lbs during this. I'm really sorry about the audio!!
P.S., Yes I wear ankle socks, and yes, my legs are sexy.

[@akoo8696]

Thanks a shit-ton for this video bro. I've been driving 10 speeds for four years and I'm starting another gig on Monday morning that has all 13's. After watching your video a few times, I know feel confident enough to jump behind the wheel Monday morning and take off just as if I'm still in a 10. Thanks again bro!

[@cesarvega8182]

this is the best video that i've seen actually teaching how to shift a 13 speed.. good job man.

[@JC-jh6cz]

Melvin Vega this comment in regards to the one about floating gears. They thought him how to but he doesn't want you to know about it is simple depending on how old is your truck most of them goes by rpms between 1200 to 1500 up to 1800 if not mistaken ,Rev up rpms let of gas pedal change gears no clutch only when come to a stop for first gear or reverse . Any feedback appreciate it

[@andraedwards417]

Floating gears a way easier to do than double clutching and it's more relaxing and you don't have to look at the RPM tach to shift smoothly just listen to the motor when it starts to quite down then it's ready to shit

[@SkiiMaskWay223]

I like people that actually have fun in their videos 👍🏽

[@craigbeaumier2960]

I've spent the last few hours looking at instructional videos online and other than not wanting to call the gears by the number on the shifter and your little break out into song, this is the best video I've seen so far. Camera under the seat is genius. I hope you still get these posts and that you know how helpful you are being to people.

[@stellarvi]

Pedal-cam=awesome.

[@staysolid8878]

I’ve watched this video so many times since I started driving trucks 9 years ago, that when you start singing about changing gears @1:00, I start singing with you 😂😂🤣👌🏾💪🏾

[@delvonhall3469]

Thank you so much. I didn't know how to shift an 13 speed truck. 10 speed has been my max. Thank you again. Take care and be safe out there.

[@lesbrown7009]

+Delvon Hall You gotta be kidding. Where in hell did you get a licence? Overdrive is a mystery? Here, give you a lesson.. Pan the throttle. Switch the red button ahead and let your foot off the throttle. Wait or it to catch and pan throttle again. Undo it by slowing down the engine, put the red button rearward and give it a bit of juice. It will engage. These are only half gears so about 200 rpm will do it either way.

[@LeMagnum440]

American truck clutches must last forever. You made it look so easy. Most euro drivers dont know what a stick is nowadays let alone how to change what we would call a crash box. You got skills fella !

[@prowler0308]

Outstanding video...best one I have seen on youtube explaining both up and downshifting. I especially like the duel shot of the shifting and whats going on with gas, brake, and clutch! Thanks for the great video!!!!

[@jabob1997]

0:53 had my rolling!!🤣🤣

[@BlackAnonymousWorld]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@scottgreen6731]

I really appreciate you for taking the time to do this. It’s was very helpful, especially the foot cam. That’s exactly what I needed to see.(the foot cam) thanks🙏🏾

[@fordgtjr]

Best shifting video on KZbin, period. Thank you for posting this!

[@DesolationofJake]

Thanks for this. Never driven a 13 speed. And im going to a company that has em. This helped me out alot

[@vyz0r]

You are shifting very good nice and smooth impressive !

[@jaben-taegrady8106]

Definitely the best 13 speed shifting video I've seen so far.. you made it plain and simple

[@emmanuelmcgibboney580]

As always I enjoy the way you teach how to operate the sectors on a 13 speed transmission.

[@1776Filmz]

@TheJEF26 Great question! All brakes, clutch in. There's really no time to down shift in a sudden stop, so it's 95% brakes

[@truckerortega3369]

I swear man only video that helped me and explained it perfectly and easy Thank You

[@michaelbleckler9072]

Love your pedal cam bro. You floated all your gears like you would in a 10. Thank you. Never used the clutch on when you stopped.

[@taherkassem7057]

Very good video it helped me collect n rerecognize the structure of shifting a 13 speed transmission again it's been awhile...

[@OnimeDoobs]

Five, hi-lo, six hi-lo, seven hi-lo, eight hi-lo, nine hi-lo hi-lo hi-lo, ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho

[@jasonlaws4743]

I had to watch it again just to hear that. hilarious lol

[@ynack]

0:50

[@lisachesbro]

awsome demonstration, thank you for posting.........glad you straightened me out on reverse!! lol But seriously, I have been driving a semi dump for a while and was using the range select for overdrive with out ever having a demo. You cleared up a few issuses for me, like coming off the throddle to activate over drive......thankx

[@casl00]

Nice to see you keep the cab clean!!

[@soulflower666]

Thanx bro! Good video, I like the way you float, even your ditty at the beginning ;)

[@BillyJWhite]

Perfectly simple man. Great video!

[@kathymac1258]

Thank you for adding the video of how your feet are working while shifting!!

[@sharkyandbabyorchie6949]

Underrated video. Great explanation great presentation. Starting new job I’m going from 10’speed to 13 speed.

[@royhibbert3712]

Keep up the good work your classes are excellent Sir

[@ELRman86]

Actual driving this is a great video. For anyone taking the CDL test DO NOT FLOAT GEARS! had to throw this out there since a friend of mine actually does the tests. The testers (most anyway) dont want to fail you for it but they have to when they see you do it.

[@egrmor7516]

Thank you so much for that awesome lesson!

[@blower2006]

Flawless... No clutch, and very smooth !!

[@topo4u20]

Best shifting video I have seen yet.

[@vokanazarevych]

The best video on yt. Tnx man, you the best

[@divisioneight]

It's still amazing this is all done without the clutch up-shifting past dead start as well as down-shifting by double "clutching" without using the clutch. That clutch really only starts to engage at the upper end of the pedal travel. Great video Matt - thanks! Stop and go traffic must suck!

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

That's why you get Allison transmission. None of this manual stuff 😂

[@ghagadar]

Finally a clear explanation. Thank you

[@rokkendokken82]

yay a new video! xD love ur videos matt:)

[@By_Any_Means_Necessary]

Great video and great view of the foot work it helps when you can see everything so you can put it together. Got a new job in the morning and dispatch told me at the last minute it's a 13spd so late night searching before work in the morning

[@osamahalsulaitti4418]

Thank you for such a great demo. Especially when you start singing HiLo Lol. Good Job

[@queenmarlenee]

good video.. u made it 1000 times easier to understand by just drivinng n showing gears change..

[@midnightpassion43]

Hi this is a cool video. I'm a female and I've always wanted to drive a 18 wheeler and I give my props to all the female drivers out there on the dangerous highways and bi-ways. So to top it off, I met a guy, which is now my boyfriend and he drives big trucks and he is teaching me, and for the first time in my life I drove his truck. I was scared as hell, but I soon got a lil comfortable and he taught me so well, even though he was shifting some of the gears for me. An I was driving on the interstate. I just thank god that nothing happen and we made it back home safe and sound.

[@dingo2312]

midnightpassion43 good on ya love, for having a go, good on ya man for teaching you, I been driving for 5 yrs now, and still learning, people may laugh at truckies, but its a trade to learn. keep at it, you will get better in time, drive safe..

[@sonicsony5419]

thank you my job requires me to drive a 13 speed and you sir explained it to the point thank you

[@faustinopena-cedeno8078]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.

[@victorvillasana5542]

Its comforting to know that you can downshift full gears and not have to split I thought you had to downshift 7 gears that would be a hastle.

[@flofearless9173]

dude hit a song in the middle of explaining the vid lol I love it!!

[@theoneoverhere]

Nice and simple that's the best video I've seen for up shifting and downshifting good job driver

[@Eve3740]

Thanks I love your demonstration the best 😊

[@juanccolon-moya9711]

I think is a really good video. I think it will be a good idea to do what you did, record changing the gears and pedals... and maybe adding a third camera to see the dash board... so ppl are going to be able to see speed and rpm while changing gears. But again, really good video.

[@mauricewhite4803]

Great job wacthed your video got complete understanding

[@R-BURQUENO]

So when spitting gears, what rpm should you be when you let off the clutch for the gears to switch from low to high example 6L-6H....?????

[@ryanthompson6964]

Sir, I liked your video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@MrGraygrizz]

So you only use the the cluch starting off from a dead stop and reversing/backing up? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. The double screen was super usefull too.

[@scotchelf1]

Excellent! I JUST learned a 10 Speed in CDL school so was nervous to hear I'd be handling a 13 speed on occasion with my company. I watched a couple of other videos before yours and was ready to throw my laptop through the wall - couldn't follow their explanations at all. The split-screen was great! And yes, the song was a homerun, lol!

[@raquelvlogzz1183]

Me too

[@SternDrive]

It looks like my Pete 379. Great truck !

[@johncox4042]

very nice video very informative an was great having view of feet an shifter both.

[@jasongarrett1390]

very nice video and explanation.

[@R-BURQUENO]

Do you have to split the high range gears 5-8 if its a light load or empty??? And if not, then do I keep 5-8 in low range or high range?

[@CHANALISSON]

this is the best video,driving 13 speed,congras, driver u r the best

[@skirkey26]

great instructional video. 10++ rating. great job dude. funny in the beginnng. see ya on the road!

[@OHSOOOFLY]

good video for new drivers sir! you do it just like I do.

[@bigvinny2010]

Man, you make it look so easy!!!

[@Freebirdjack69]

You make floating gears look easy good job man nice video

[@frankhazzard3250]

Seeing your feet really helped me. Now I understand. I think I could do it now. THANKS

[@SuperStanners81]

that shifting at the end of the clip from standstill was awesome......yeeeeeehaaa!!

[@reweydewy]

That's the best shifting vid I have seen

[@Dave.ep64]

Finally a helpful vid thanks

[@ecbowling]

Nice presentation, thanks!

[@mariorodriguez1321]

This driver is a professional

[@ChuckleBucket73]

To answer some Q's about becoming a trucker. Its not hard but its not for everybody. If you are a clock puncher then u may not like life on the road. Sleeping in a truck for weeks at a time. Showering at truck stops. Dealing with weather and working at all hours up to 14+ hours per day. Driving schools will take about 4 weeks and will cost aroun 3-7k. Payment plans will he made and u will pay it off over a few years. Financing is avl to everybody typically. Be patient and give it 6 mo. Dont quit

[@mrkacz]

Interesting and informative. Good job!

[@55Bluesgirl]

You're hilarious I like your teaching skills, seriously

[@CMWally]

A Roadranger 13 speed does not have the same bearings in the splitter that the 18 speed does. You stand a good chance of burning out the overdrive splitter if you drive a 13 speed like an 18 speed by splitting the low range gears.

[@harmanpratapsingh9524]

When you downshift do you use spike on acceration in between ,before or after taking the first gear out in neutral?

[@TheSobieskiFan]

Great video again.. I'm just about ready to make the jump to becoming an OTR driver.. I wish I could train with you!

[@harmanpratapsingh9524]

What are the RPM range you use for upshifting and downshifting so the gears dont stuck, or they just go right in. And when you downshift did you tap the accelerator at same time while moving the gears.

[@Nithol]

@1776Filmz I'm confused.. don't you have to use the clutch between the gears? Trucks seems to be ALOT different from over here in Europe. Please enlighten me! ;)

[@axell366]

thnx 4 the vid bruh good vid to float gears specially downshifting

[@fisoxlt]

No you don't have to use the clutch to shift but its use is recommended. When shifting unsynchronized transmissions, you have to match the road speed and transmission speed, otherwise you'll grind. Clutch discs are wear items, meaning they are meant to wear out over time, and they are checked and adjusted or replaced at certain PM intervals. Transmissions are not considered wear items. Between the two, clutch disc's are much cheaper to replace than a transmission.

[@lebotube64]

Great video, very clear 👍

[@daviddebergh254]

Is that a Peterbilt? Been driving a 10 spd/auto for a year and really want to learn a 13 speed. Great video man and keep on rolling.

[@flatbilly26]

Oh and awesome vid once again!!!

[@charleslinnebur4006]

mane you made me laugh my ass with the funnys referring to the Hi-Lo

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Excellent video!!!

[@michaelcialone2328]

i am not a truck driver but i have really enjoyed this video. i have looked for a truck simulator here in new jersey, coult not find one....used to love to use car simulator games at an arcade. hopefully you will make a few more videos.

[@blehblah1918]

If your interested in truck simulators I'd suggest you look into euro truck simulator 2, it's a good sim an if you use a g27 racing wheel you can really get into it, has lots of mods for whatever truck you want

[@claytongoza9377]

13 speed is nice if your going through the hills but over all I say 18 speed all the way!! Nice vid btw

[@ryanmeana4512]

Thanks for the vids man, i wanna learn to shift without using clutch really, its tiring everytime to double clutch

[@jamaicajohnson4510]

Thank you for pedal cam

[@NabilAmaruSC]

Nice video 👌 great instructions

[@rickthescapegoat74]

This video helped me get a job lol... thanks for the video you did a great job lol hi lo hi lo hi lo haha thanks again!

[@augustinerodriquez8733]

Great video! thanks for the info.

[@raquelvlogzz1183]

Love how u teach u can be a great instructor BTW .CAN U DO A VIDEO ON GEAR SHIFT BY THE MILEAGE U SUPPOSED TO RIDE AND RMP ,,.DOT I NSPECTIONS .AND HOW TO SELECT BOX WEIGHT LEVEL.AWESUM HI LO HIGH LO.IM.GOING FOR.MY CDL .THANKS .JAJAJAJ

[@philosophyoftrucking]

thx for the informative video. i'll definitely be looking to buy a 13 speed over a ten speed, i think

[@nomanahmad5223]

What would be the action, if had to hard brake or sudden stop and don’t have time to Down shift one at a time?

[@sirajkhan8069]

nice man., how we apply exh brake ., in runing position or we need to stop or nutral for exh applying

[@calitruckdriver2025]

I gotta ask because some dude said always start from 1 thats how he runs his truck i told him hes being very picky and wont find a driver. He says thats the "proper' way and said with a load to never start with 2 even when empty. But i always start with 2 especially when empty is that bad?

[@misaeljlaureano8058]

So to down shift without using clutch , you rev up and push it to neutral rev up again to put it lower gear .

[@americanexcursions3542]

After I preselect to high, I don't thought the throttle, I take it out of gear and put it right back in. More work but quicker acceleration

[@mewithouttherandomnumbers]

How do u get your shifter lever so far away from the seat? Mine gets blocked by the armrest if I leave the armrest down.

[@OHSOOOFLY]

don't worry about it, its like a 10 with split high gears I was nervous too, but you will catch on fast.

[@rikaeolson]

Very smooth shifting, but what are you hauling?

[@corylewis3476]

great job man sure helped alot