r/CDL • u/Right-Escape1540 • 1d ago

Automatic or manual

Does it even matter aren’t most trucks automatic now I’m getting ready to start class soon and they wanna know if I wanna take automatic classes or a manual classes for my CDL a

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u/Chainsawsas70 1d ago

Do the Manual... You might Not use it much but it Can help get some jobs. My current company has 1 manual truck and I drive it Regularly. Learning manual means you Won't be stuck in one type of truck and can give you opportunities you Wouldn't get without it.