kscarbel2 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Transport Topics / May 28, 2014Con-way Truckload has purchased 550 new Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner and Navistar tractors, 540 of which will be equipped with automated (AMT) transmissions and all with 6x4 axles. AMT transmissions Included in this purchase are the Eaton UltraShift, the Volvo I-Shift and the Detroit DT12 (Mercedes-Benz 12-speed G281-12 PowerShift 2 AMT).This purchase represents a significant increase of automated transmission trucks in Con-way Truckload's fleet, which previously was only operating 50 AMT-equipped trucks.Con-way says its decision was driven in part by driver requests for automatics, along with the company’s desire to lower the barrier of entry into a driving career.“We’ve found that many younger drivers looking to enter the industry prefer the automatic transmissions because it removes the perception that operating a truck is outside of their ability,” said Gretchen Jackson, recruiting manager at Con-way Truckload. “Truck driving is an essential role within the economy and, given the current driver shortage, we want to provide career opportunities for those who have an interest but may think the job is unattainable.”The new tractors will be on the road by December in a replacement cycle that will maintain the company’s 2,700-tractor fleet.Con-way Truckload is an operating company of Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Con-way Inc., which is ranked No. 3 on the Transport Topics Top 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j_martell Posted May 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2014 Transport Topics / May 28, 2014Con-way Truckload has purchased 550 new Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner and Navistar tractors, 540 of which will be equipped with automated (AMT) transmissions and all with 6x4 axles. AMT transmissions Included in this purchase are the Eaton UltraShift, the Volvo I-Shift and the Detroit DT12 (Mercedes-Benz 12-speed G281-12 PowerShift 2 AMT).This purchase represents a significant increase of automated transmission trucks in Con-way Truckload's fleet, which previously was only operating 50 AMT-equipped trucks.Con-way says its decision was driven in part by driver requests for automatics, along with the company’s desire to lower the barrier of entry into a driving career.“We’ve found that many younger drivers looking to enter the industry prefer the automatic transmissions because it removes the perception that operating a truck is outside of their ability,” said Gretchen Jackson, recruiting manager at Con-way Truckload. “Truck driving is an essential role within the economy and, given the current driver shortage, we want to provide career opportunities for those who have an interest but may think the job is unattainable.”The new tractors will be on the road by December in a replacement cycle that will maintain the company’s 2,700-tractor fleet.Con-way Truckload is an operating company of Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Con-way Inc., which is ranked No. 3 on the Transport Topics Top 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.If you can't....DON'T.........simple 6 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post twostickmutt Posted May 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2014 If you can't....DON'T.........simplein the good 'ol days if you coudn't shift it you didn't drive it and didn't work for the company. 3 Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Wonder why companies like this don't buy all identical trucks???Same make,same spec's... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 in the good 'ol days if you coudn't shift it you didn't drive it and didn't work for the company.In my interview for my current job, the boss asked me 3 questions, the second one was "can you drive stick?" I found out later that he had hired 4 drivers before me who all got DZ s through a school on autos.....why not train for "worst case scenario"? The last question made us both laugh....."when can you start?" Lol Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted May 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2014 Every vehicle we own is a stick, from my Marmon to our Focus. When the car goes for the NY inspection, I have to drive it in and out of the shop... Sad state for mechanics being unable to drive a stick. But than again most can't handle an automatic either. Paul 4 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted May 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2014 Con-way says its decision was driven in part by driver requests for automatics, along with the company’s desire to lower the barrier of entry into a driving career."Yessir, I can maintain control of an 80,000 lb tractor trailer on a snow covered, winding two lane road with an 8% downgrade but as far as pushing a pedal and moving a lever...uh....no can do"I don't know where the industry is heading, but I don't think it's a good place and it's heading there fast. 3 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If you want to hire qualified drivers, why not go with manuals and put the savings into your pay and benefit package!!! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The ....ummmm...driver in that video, stopped ON THE TRACKS, so he could ask directions. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The ....ummmm...driver in that video, stopped ON THE TRACKS, so he could ask directions.I think he actually got stuck trying to find 3rd gear. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 RE: VideoNot stikn up fir driver but hoo put a T intersection @ a train linethe driver mighta had to give way to traffic ........n then all ovr red roverLOLcya§wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 RE: VideoNot stikn up fir driver but hoo put a T intersection @ a train linethe driver mighta had to give way to traffic ........n then all ovr red roverLOLcya§wishyThose types of crossings are all too common in Pennsylvania and many are extremely dangerous as a driver cannot see oncoming traffic without stopping on the tracks. It's a literally a matter of checking that the rr tracks are clear for as far as you can see and hoping for the best when you get to the intersection.This one is not so bad because it appears there aren't many obstructions to block the driver's view of the intersection from behind the crossing gate. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think he actually got stuck trying to find 3rd gear.naw he had it in park and thought he was in drive. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The ....ummmm...driver in that video, stopped ON THE TRACKS, so he could ask directions. The GPS told him he arrived at his destination. . . Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 He saw the Dixie Chicks and went bonkers and thought it could have been worse. He could have been at their concert.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Looks like the train made it out alright.Empty trailer so not much to clean up, could have been full of explosives or chemicals Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35896-con-way-truckload-purchases-550-new-tractors-invests-in-automatics-and-6x4s/#findComment-247426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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