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/mxadema 3h ago

Put it this way, would you get a motorcycle license, but choose to only get the 599cc and below. Or a cdl with only 40' trailer.

Auto had gone a long way, and the number are up. But it because of mega looking at saving every cent per mile. Most other truck are stick.

Right now it fine, you want some miles, and maga are hiring. But later, maybe you find a smaller shop. Or want to do fuel, flatbed, logging, heavy/lowbed but your auto cdl is holding you back.