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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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Do you keep a clean truck

While having breakfast a Georgia D.O.T. officer was eating also, answering questions .Not to my supprise he stated that when inspecting trucks, a  dirty truck and a dirty windshield is usually the first to be inspected. Oil on wheels, the use of tarp straps to hold parts on, this usually means there is something broken or missing. And if a driver is running so hard as not to wash his or her windows, they are not current on their log books.  Just something to keep in mind…

Have a good day.

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3 Responses to “Do you keep a clean truck”

  1. Craig Says:
    April 29, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Very good information. Thank you. It’s always good to know how the inspectors work and what makes them want to inspect a given truck.

    Great information.

    Craig

  2. Barry G. Says:
    April 29, 2009 at 9:05 am

    I like the drivers, especially team drivers, with enough junk, papers, cups, half empty chips bags, cig packs, soda cans on their dash board. Amazing! Nice image.

  3. Dick McCorkle Says:
    April 30, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Glad you liked the blog Craig
    I am always glad when I have been informed on news that will help me as always
    Thanks for reading my blog
    Dick

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