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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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Monteagle Truck Plaza

Hi Folks!

I stopped by  Monteagle Truck Stop for lunch today, and was told it is closing this Saturday. I sure hate to hear that it is closing.

I dont know for sure how long it has been open, but I know its been there for the past forty years. I think it was a 76 in the beginning but not sure.  It was a good place to eat. After the interstate opened it was about the only truck stop between Nashville,TN. and Chattanooga, TN. When  I would be comming out of Chattanooga I aways stopped and it would usually be full of drivers.

I will miss the old truck stop, but like about all the mom and pop stops are gone and it is to bad.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-” I can accept failure, but I cant accept not trying.”

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