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The Endurant automated transmission family and other Eaton Cummins transmissions were designed for superior reliability, performance, and efficiency. This driver training video will get you started on the road in your Peterbilt or Kenworth truck.
In this video our experts talk to you about low speed maneuverability in Endurant transmissions as well as other Eaton Cummins automated products.
What are some tips or tricks for drivers to help them in low-speed situations or in tight maneuverability areas?
When you're in a docking area or in heavy traffic and you need to be able to control the vehicle's movement, but you don't want to be on and off the throttle, the Endurant and other Eaton Cummins automated transmissions have the ability to use two functions to help with this.
There's Urge to Move, also known as Auto Launch, and then there's also Creep Mode.
The way that this works is when you put the truck into drive, Urge to Move is a similar situation as what you feel when you drive a passenger car. When you take your foot off the brake, the transmission is going to begin to engage the clutch and you're going to start moving forward. This prevents you from needing to touch the throttle pedal to start moving and allows you to move along at engine idle without having to apply the throttle.
Can I control vehicle speed during this time?
Yes, you can control vehicle speed. This is especially helpful when you are in a heavy traffic situation and you're just trying to keep pace with the car in front of you. If you need to increase that rate of creep, all you need to do is request an upshift by pulling back on the shift stalk. The transmission will shift up one gear and your creep speed will increase by about a mile to a mile and a half per hour. If the car in front of you is coming to a stop or traffic is moving a little bit slower, press down on the shift stalk to request a down shift and it will decrease your rate of creep.
Can I use modes like Urge to Move or Creep Mode when I’m not in Drive?
Yes, you can use Urge to Move or Creep Mode when you are not in Drive. An example of when this is helpful is when you are trying to back in that final 3 feet to a loading dock. You don't want to be touching the throttle because you don't want to slam into the dock with Urge to Move. It allows you to simply let off the brake pedal and back slowly into that dock.
Once you put the transmission into reverse, all you need to do is let go of the brake pedal and the truck will automatically begin to move backwards and you can finally go that 3 feet without having to worry about slamming into the dock.
Download our handy checklist of driver training videos to ensure your drivers are prepared to get the most out of your Endurant HD and Endurant XD series automated transmissions.
