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.
Model: Cascadia 72" RR SleeperCab
Cab: 125" BBC Aluminum
Engine: DD15 505HP, 1650 lb/ft
Transmission: Eaton Fuller RTO-16910B-DM Ultrashift
Front Axle/Suspension: 12,000 lb.
Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. R-Series Tandem Rear Axle
Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon
Wheel Base: 230"
I would like to take this time to wish everyone a very safe and Happy New Year! It has been a great year for with “Slice of trucker life” and the freightliner group. The trip to Lowes nascar race in North Carolina was a real treat. I look forward to the new year and what it brings. God bless you all.
Richard McCorkle and family
I would like to take this time to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and healthy prosperous New year.
Recognizing the different beliefs….Happy Holidays.
But, let us not forget the real meaning of Christmas:
“for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord, and this shall be
a sign unto you. Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:11, 12
On Friday Dec. 12th. I was doing real good going to deliver early. And pick up early But on I 30 between Royce City ,Tx and Dallas, Tx. Something came off an overpass a rock i guess.There was nothing in front of me.So any wayi had to stop and clean up slivers of glass.And also it sounded like i had been shot. The only good thing it was the passenger side windshield.
Today in Anderson, IN. delivering to a motel, it was 26 degrees outside. Windy, a little snow and freezeing rain. These poor guys had to unload me from the ground. They had a lift truck but who wants to drive it in the winter. Well anyway, Ross Olson and his crew of four men got the job done with no problems.
Denny Abell is retiring from Perkins this month. I have known him 35 years, at least. I first met him at the “Truck Rodeo” when I was working for Mason Dixon lines (no longer in business). To say he will be missed is an understatement. Kenny Killion and Denny are responsible for recommending me for trucker of the month, trucker of the year and now slice of trucker life. I owe quite a bit to Denny, really. I don’t really know how to say it…Denny has helped me thru some hard times, let me put it like that. I’ll miss you Denny. Have a good peaceful retirement. So long ole pal… Dick
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