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.
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"
I loaded in Indiana for a delivery in Houston, Tx. It is avery nice day in Houston. I emptied and re loaded before noon . w\W as I ever happy. I am loaded for Selma , Al. for Thursday, w ith 34,000 pounds on coming down, the CASCADIA got 7.4 M.P.G. the DD15 is doing a great job.
Until next time be safe
Dick
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