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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 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"

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A hot morning in Picayune Ms.

Hello folks, it’s a beautiful morning  in Mississippi ,I have a job site delivery . The night system in the Cascadia is keeping it at 50  degrees, real nice .With the curtains pulled in the bunk  it is at 47 degrees,and I am not idleing the motor ,and that makes it even better not having to waste fuel running the engine.  Keeps the COST of operating down.

Till next time.

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4 Responses to “A hot morning in Picayune Ms.”

  1. Craig Says:
    May 6, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Hi Dick,

    What exactly is the Park Vac? Is it similar to an APU? Also what do you mean when you say “with the bunk shut off”? I’ve never driven anything as new or nice as the Cascadia so those things are new to me. The nicest and newest truck I’ve ever driven was a 1986 Freightliner COE with a 36″ bunk.

    Thanks for the information and I enjoy all the pictures.
    Take care and stay safe.

    Craig

  2. Dick McCorkle Says:
    May 17, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Craig
    I am sorry for not getting back with you I have been on vacation.Yes a park vac is a form of a APU .I should have said with the curtains shut or closed .It will be cooler Hope this answers your question,sorry about that .Thank you for reading my blog be safe till next time
    Dick

  3. juliana Says:
    May 18, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Hi How are you ? I just wanted to say Hi.

    love you

    juliana

  4. Bernadette Panama Says:
    February 4, 2010 at 7:33 am

    Thank you very much for your help, this has been a great break from the books,

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