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 RTLO-16913A
Front Axle/Suspension: 13,000 lb.
Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. Airliner
Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon
Wheel Base: 234"
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
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January 5, 2009 at 1:38 pm
As a boy, I grew up thinking my Uncle Dick was cooler than Johnny Cash, Jerry Reed and all of Lynyrd Skynyrd all wrapped in one. Now that I have grow… I know it’s true. I love you Uncle Dick, you are the coolest outlaw ever!
January 11, 2009 at 10:57 am
Wishing you and your family will have a wonderful and very Happy New Year.
So glad your a Seger fan. He is the best. Indiana seems to hail many Seger fans. Wish you could visit my Bob Seger group on CDLof it.
You would love it.
Roll Safe