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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The Midnight Trucking Radio Show

In the wee hours of tthis morning I was on the radio show ,Eric Harley and I talked about the Freightliner Run s\Smart Hour. The “slice of trucker life” was talked about and the CASCADIA and DD15. One big question was what would you tell someone just entering the craft.  Well thats a hard one, In this economy, If you can land a job with a carrier that has team drivers that would be good.  Get all the training you can, this is what companies are looking for . And keep your driving record clean, this is also a must. I really had a good time talking with Eric, I am looking forward to Gats in Dallas Tx. And seeing everyone .

till next time be safe

                    Dick

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