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THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Is driving a stick a lost art?

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[City, State] — [Opening]` -> Need a plausible location. Detroit, Mich. or Charlotte, N.C. (Eaton/Freightliner/Volvo locations). I'll use Detroit, Mich. - `

[Background]` -> Context on manual vs AMT in trucking - `

[Detail]` -> Figures, quotes, companies - `

What This Means for Drivers

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Industry Reaction

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Key Points

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Ray Kowalski
Veteran OTR driver turned industry writer. Ray logged over 1.5 million miles across 48 states before trading the cab for the keyboard. He covers FMCSA regulations, hours of service, and anything that affects a driver's logbook.