Driver Profile

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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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Job site delivery in Richmond Va.

A job site deliveries isnt the easiest to deliver usually there isnt a dock.There are traffic islands that get in the way. But there always a crew waiting on you and try to help you get where they want to unload. And today was one of those days. IT was a new hotel ,new blacktop drive so I had to be extra careful as not to hit anything.With help watching I made it ok.Now I am off to Georga to deliver another job site.U ntill next time be safe.

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