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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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Delivering A Trade Show


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Originally uploaded by dick.mccorkle

Hi Folks!

I delivered a trade show in Oshkosh, WI Tuesday morning. They had thought that the Cascadia was meant to be a part of the show!

I was greeted by the guard when I got there, and he asked me if I were in it. I explained that no, I wasn’t, but that I was doing a delivery.

Members of the Air Force were there with their aircraft, and they came over to check out the Cascadia. I got a big thumbs up. The other two drivers that had come with me checked it out too.

Showing the new Blue Tec Technology has been fun. It seems that there is almost always somebody around with a camera or a question. They often want to know what the diesel exhaust fluid is, how it works, and how the regeneration works.

Sometimes even when I stop for fuel, there are people asking questions. It’s really fun to see how people come to see the truck. Hopefully, Henry and I will have a good turn out at Expediter’s Expo. This will be his second time ther and my first. We’re wishing for good weather.

I’ll keep you posted on how it turns out.

Until next time, be safe.
Dick

Remember: Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

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