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"
Hi folks!
Wel, I am home and the weather man is calling for a lot of snow. I had to get a windshield replaced on the drivers side, so the Cascadia is in the shop. It will be ready this morning. Stoops Freightliner get you in the shop as quickly as possible. Jeff Jacobs the service manger takes real good care of you.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember -”Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”
Hi Folks!
It’s been ten years since I’ve been to McCormick Place. Perkins just delivered over 50 loads to the car show. I am amazed that a company can organize this type of operation. The show broke at the Detroit Convention Center. The loads were staged at various places, and we drivers had to move the loads to Chicago. It takes a coordinator, dispatchers, and everyone working together to make this happen. I have delivered a lot of Ford trade shows with 5-10 loads, but i have never been on a detail of this magnitude. I am proud to have taken part in this, and I am proud of my company for the outstanding work. The Cascadia got plenty of looks and plenty of questions. I was glad to answer them.
Until next time, be safe!
Dick
Remember- “When you walk alone, you’re by yourself”
Hi folks!
You would think delivering to a new school would be half way easy. Wrong, I had a new school Monday in Michgan the only good thing the ground was froze.I had to drive around pipes sticking up out of the ground steel grates for drains.I was told please dont hit anything.I thought oh really.I thought this place isnt ready for freight yet pictures to follow. Everyone have a good day.
Untill next time be safe.
Dick
Remember “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost something is lost; when charcter is lost, all is lost.”
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