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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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Boston Ma. to Memphis Tn.

As a rule, I don’t run New England states, but I emptyed in Rhode Island so I took the load. As everyone knows, Boston has narrow streets, tight turns and dead end streets. With the CASCADIA it was possible to get to the shipper, not easy, but I made it. Upon arrival, I asked the man,” is there an other way out .” he said, “No there is no other way out, the big dig took all other ways  out.” I had heard about the mess  the BIG DIG caused and now I have seen it first hand. It took some doing to get back on the Mass. turnpike but I finally made it and 1315 miles later I am in Memphis,Tn. delivering will be reloading in Bruce ,Ms.

Be safe have a nice week end till next time,

                                      Dick

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