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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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Interview with Overdrive/Truckers News Editor.

Hi folks!
Monday 1/25 was a busy day for me. I loaded a car show in Memphis, TN. And then I stopped at the downtown T/A in Nashville, TN. where I had a meeting with Todd Dills, senior editor with Randall Reilly, Overdrive/Truckers news. It was a pleasure meeting Todd. I guess I kept Todd busy talking about my trucking experiences for two hours or more. The main topic was backing a tractor trailer, no problem for me and the Cascadia. I showed Todd how I backed my unit, after coffee we said good nite. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Todd.
Until next time be safe.
Dick

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