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 RTO-16910B-DM Ultrashift

Front Axle/Suspension: 12,000 lb.

Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. R-Series Tandem Rear Axle

Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon

Wheel Base: 230"

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Delivering Car Show In Houston, Tx.

Hi Folks!
Hope all is well, Just when you think things are going ok things change.I thought I was going to deliver on Sunday Jan. 24th. I recived a call on Saturday Jan23rd where are you,I told them , well come on to the convention center we are going to unload you.Well that was a good thing. So now on to Memphis, Tn. to another car show.
Until next time be safe.
Dick

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