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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 RTLO-16913A

Front Axle/Suspension: 13,000 lb.

Rear Axle/Suspension: 40,000 lb. Airliner

Fuel Tanks: Dual 140 gallon

Wheel Base: 234"

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Now Thats A Sweet Truck

Hi Folks!

I picked up a load at a plant in Athens, Alabama, the guard came out of his office and said now driver thats a sweet truck. I thinked him and gave him a pen and told him there are four of us and to look all of four trucks. He was interested in the DD15 and how it was doing, He owned a Detroit 318 at one time. I told him the DD15 is nothing like the 318 even though I liked the 318 myself. We had a little time to talk trucks as I love to do and I am looking forward to returning to Athens.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-”I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself.”

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One Response to “Now Thats A Sweet Truck”

  1. GSX-R750 guy Says:
    July 14, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I wish I could write like you as Margaret Laurence once said “When I say “work” I only mean writing. Everything else is just odd jobs.”

    Sent from my Android phoneI wish I could write like you as Margaret Laurence once said “When I say “work” I only mean writing. Everything else is just odd jobs.”

    Sent from my Android phone

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