Are There Automatic Transmission Trucks?

[EloiseLynn]

Trucks with automatic transmissions are available, such as automatic transmission mini trucks like the Delica A190, the all-new Delica A180/A190, and others. With economic development, the automotive era has accelerated its progress. Nowadays, for the sake of a safer transportation society, vehicles are developing at an increasingly rapid pace. Below is relevant information about the Delica: 1. The Delica is a type of RV model. 2. The evolution of RV models can be categorized into several scenarios: some evolved from sedans, some were originally off-road models with slightly reinforced details, and others evolved from commercial models. The Delica's Magic 1.6 is a representative example among RV models. The Magic 1.6 is comfortable, designed with a lower displacement for power, fuel-efficient, and economical.

[Aragorn]

Yes! I've been driving long-haul trucks for nearly ten years, and nowadays there are plenty of automatic transmission trucks on the road. The Mercedes-Benz Actros I switched to last year comes with a 12-speed AMT automatic transmission. On the highway, the system shifts gears by itself, so my right foot doesn't have to constantly press the clutch, and I can drive for eight hours without my back aching. It's a lifesaver in traffic jams—my left leg used to shake like a sieve when driving a manual. Even domestic models like the Foton Auman EST-A have automatic versions, and their gear-shifting logic is quite smart. Nowadays, newcomers to the industry prefer automatics first—they're easier and safer to drive. Fleet owners love them too, as drivers are less prone to fatigue and have lower accident rates.

[VanNoah]

Of course there are automatic transmission trucks. After getting my A2 license, I went straight to driving an automatic Volvo FH. Learning with a manual transmission was a nightmare - stalling a 10+ ton truck during startup would get you scolded to death by the instructor. Now driving automatic is much more comfortable, just put it in D gear and go, with anti-rollback function on slopes so no need to panic. The key is that for frequent stops and starts during urban deliveries, my left foot is completely liberated. Recently I discovered domestic Sinotruk HOWO automatic trucks only cost over 300,000 yuan, with AMT transmissions tuned smoother than some sedans - they zoom off from traffic lights.

[LandonAnn]

Absolutely! Last month, I just procured five Dongfeng Tianlong KL automatic trucks for a logistics company. Nowadays, medium-to-high-end trucks are mostly equipped with AMT (Automated Manual Transmission), which operates similarly to automatic transmissions in cars but is more durable. Gear shifts are controlled by computer-operated pneumatic push rods, eliminating the need for a clutch pedal compared to manual transmissions. The best part is driving on long slopes in regions like Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan—the system automatically matches gears without triggering overheating alarms. In fact, since 2018, there's been a surge in automatic trucks, with even imported models like the Hino 700 series offering automatic versions, including for concrete mixers.

[OTheo]

It's been around for a while, and I, as a refrigerated transport driver, have firsthand experience. Last time I drove an ISUZU GIGA automatic transmission to Hainan, I didn't need to touch the gear lever the entire trip. Especially when hauling 18 tons of seafood against the clock, the 0.5-second faster gear shift of the automatic transmission could mean an extra two kilometers. Refrigerated trucks demand high power continuity, and automatics don't lose temperature during gear shifts like manuals do. Even construction trucks are going automatic now—I just saw an automatic version of a SANY heavy-duty concrete mixer truck last month.