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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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Week End Lay-Over

Hi Folks!

I loaded in Richmond, Va. Friday for delivery in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Monday. I dont like long lay-overs but a driver has to do them sometimes. Well the CASCADIA got a wash job here at the Travel Plaza. When you have a lot of time its best to make good use of it. Truck wash,laundry,catch up on a few things but its always nice to rest after a week of 100+ degrees weather. Its nice to have the CASCADIA  for comfort and the DD15 is preforming very well.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-”I have learned that a greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.”

This entry was posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 4:35 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

5 Responses to “Week End Lay-Over”

  1. Linda Says:
    July 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    Hi Dick, Our weekends are also very full getting ready for the next week. We take the time on the weekends when we are not on a load to clean the truck inside and out. As sharp as your truck looks I bet you spend a lot of your time when you are outside talking to other drivers. Looking forward to seeing you next week,

  2. Renee Edon Says:
    July 13, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Miss You Daddy!

  3. Dick McCorkle Says:
    July 13, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    Miss you toooooo honey

  4. Dick McCorkle Says:
    July 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Hi Linda
    Good hearing from you ,looking forward to next week.
    Dick

  5. adam trent Says:
    July 26, 2010 at 11:39 am

    be safe please!

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