Automated transmission upshift control

A method/system for controlling upshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle preferably having an ECU (28) controlled engine brake (ECB) or inertia brake (26). When an upshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required (ES > ESU/S), skip upshifts (GRTARGET=GR + N, N > 1) and then single upshifts (GRTARGET = GR + 1) are evaluated in sequence.