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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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CASCADIA MAKES APPEARANCE AT EATON, OHIO T/A!

I made an appearance at the Eaton, Ohio T/A.  I met the service manager, who was a very nice man.  I talked to several owner/operators and company drivers, all of whom really enjoyed the CASCADIA.  Several comments on the DD15 were made, most of which were on fuel economy and power.  Questions were asked on the ride of the CASCADIA, and on how quiet it is on the inside, so I started the DD15 and let them come inside and see for themselves.  The other drivers couldn’t believe it! 

I had a great time visiting, and let the T/A know that I’d be back to visit again later.

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2 Responses to “CASCADIA MAKES APPEARANCE AT EATON, OHIO T/A!”

  1. haulroadtrucker Says:
    February 15, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    I do think the Cascadia with a DD15 is very quiet and comfortable, while driving the haul road in Alaska to Prudoe Bay, the power seems to compare to 500 horse Cat, I have to roll window down to hear Jake it is very strong, I do not care for the location of the Jake switch on stearing wheel,

  2. Dick McCorkle Says:
    February 17, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Dear haulroadtrucker
    Yes the DD15 is very quite and powerfull, the Jake is powerfull also.I really would
    rather have the switch on the stearing wheel. But i am glad you like the CASCADIA

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