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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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Being Specialized

Hello once again just to let everyone know,being specialized is not easy. I have been moving equipment around for two days to make sure the customer has the right equipment. The equipment consists of  pads or blankets,load bars,straps,plywood and two by fours and it seems like no body has the equipment they need so I am trying to take care of it. So you see being specialized is not easy, oh I forgot to tell you I started in Austin ,Tx. now I am in Bruuce, Ms. next stop  Noblesville, In. Till next time be safe

                             Dick

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