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Dick McCorkle

Dick McCorkle, who works for Perkins Specialized Transportation in Noblesville, IN, has been a driver for 44 years. For Perkins, McCorkle typically drives a 2000 International Eagle to transport furniture and store fixtures throughout the southwestern United States. McCorkle was named the 2001 Indiana Motor Truck Association's Driver of the Year and recently won a sportsmanship award in the Indiana truck rodeo championships, in which he has competed for 42 years.


Truck Specs

Model: Cascadia 72" RR SleeperCab

Cab: 125" BBC Aluminum

Engine: DD15 505HP, 1650 lb/ft

Transmission: Eaton Fuller RTLO-16913A

Front Axle/Suspension: 13,000 lb.

Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. Airliner

Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon

Wheel Base: 234"

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Indian Summer

   A few older folkes i know were talking in the little store in  my home town. They call this weather a indian summer i dont think i have ever seen it this nice outside in the first November .They say it happens every few years and then the cold hits well they can keep the cold  71 degrees in Indiana and Michigan is very nice. Have a good day all

                                                    Dick McCorklee

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