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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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The Economy

It seems like everyone is talking about the economy, and my freight rates are down .But I keep pluging away at least I do get a check each week. I am just glad I have the CASCADIA andDD15 for economy and power. I do see fuel prices dropped a little. And not a lot repair so this helps the bottom line,my way of thinking its cheeper to drive a new truck like a CASCADIA verses a older truck with alot of repairs. I was talking to a driver yesterday the driver said the turbo was getting ready to go . I asked why dont you have it replaced . I guess there is money problems. I told the driver a new truck would be the way to go ,no down time,Warrenty on parts and labor and tax deduction on new truck. Did I do right what do you think? Have a nice week end be safe till next time.

 P S. My point being with the economy being where it is ,there are alot of good buys.Check with your Freightliner dealer.

        Dick

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