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 stopped by the Petro in Atlanta Ga. today talked to a few drivers about the Cascadia. And the contest, Joey Holiday was appearing at the Petro He was glad to here about the contest and Freightliner giving another driver a new Cascadia for a year. And told the crowd, about the Cascadia winning third place at The Tn. Trk Show . I had a good visit in Atlanta.Till next time be safe.
Dick
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