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Using the Eaton Cummins Endurant 12 Speed Automated Transmission

The Endurant 12 speed automated transmission is in several different makes of truck in our fleet.  This training page will give you many training videos related to your specific make of truck as well as several transmission tips that are the same in all brands of truck.

International

Peterbilt & Kenworth

General Training

General Training Videos

Neutral Coast Mode:
Neutral Coast is where the transmission disengages and the engine goes to idle speed for fuel economy purposes. Increase your fuel economy on slight downhill grades safely and securely. Find out what specific conditions this mode requires and don't be surprised by this great new feature while on the road.  

Clutch Abuse Protection:
Learn how these transmissions automatically protect the clutch from overheating during tough traffic conditions like stop and go traffic.

Hill Start Aid: 
The Hill Start Aid gives you a 3 second buffer before your automatic truck begins to roll back on a hill. Find out the tips and tricks for taking advantage of this great feature.

International Trucks

Common Mistakes:
This video takes you through some common mistakes that drivers make when they first start driving an automated transmission tractor. These tips will help get you up and running quickly.

 

Drive Mode:
Learn the basics of drive mode for your new Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission and get on the road faster.

 

Engine Braking:
Using the engine brake in an automatic transmission requires a slightly different approach than perhaps your last CMV. This video will get you up to speed quickly.  

 

Low Mode:
Low Mode helps maximize engine braking on the downhill portion of long grades. Find out more in this short video.

 

Low Speeds:
Operating & maneuvering an automatic transmission at low speeds an be a challenge at first. Find out how to utilize creep mode and increase your rate of creep by shifting gears while in low speed situations. Watch this video below to get started on the right foot.

 

Manual Mode:
Learn how you can manually shift the transmission in off-road or slick situations.

 

Reverse Mode:
Learn a few tips and tricks to reverse smoothly and avoid an auto neutral warning.

 

Traction Control: 
Get better handling in loose soil, snow or slippery conditions with your 12 speed automated transmission.

 

 

Peterbilt & Kenworth Trucks

Common Mistakes:
This video takes you through some common mistakes that drivers make when they first start driving an automated transmission tractor. These tips will help get you up and running quickly.

 

Drive Mode:
Learn the basics of drive mode for your new Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission and get on the road faster.

 

Engine Braking:
Using the engine brake in an automatic transmission requires a slightly different approach than perhaps your last CMV. This video will get you up to speed quickly.

 

Low Mode:
Low Mode helps maximize engine braking on the downhill portion of long grades. Find out more in this short video.

 

Low Speeds:
Operating & maneuvering an automatic transmission at low speeds an be a challenge at first. Find out how to utilize creep mode and increase your rate of creep by shifting gears while in low speed situations. Watch this video below to get started on the right foot.

 

Manual Mode:
Learn how you can manually shift the transmission in off-road or slick situations.

 

Reverse Mode:
Learn a few tips and tricks to reverse smoothly and avoid an auto neutral warning.

 

Traction Control: 
Get better handling in loose soil, snow or slippery conditions with your 12 speed automated transmission.

 

  

 

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