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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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How Safe Is The Cab Of Your Truck

In the past few weeks I have came upon a couple of accidents. One in Indiana, the other in Ohio.  In both cases the windshield  was broken out. In one case, the drivers window  and windsheild was broken out and in both cases it was a one truck crash. There were personal items and things all over the ground,  like his microwave, TV, suitcase,shaving gear…I asked the police officer what happened that  all the things were thrown  all over the ground . He said”Well it must not have been tied down or he wouldnt have been hurt nearly as bad.”    So drivers lets check and see if there are some things in our cab that needs to be tied down. Have a good week and stay safe.

                      Dick

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