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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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Archive for December, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Hi Folks!

Well, it’s 6 hours till the NEW YEAR begins.  I want to take this time and tell all my family and friends to have a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.  2011 has been a fun year doing truck shows and showing the CASCADIA at truck stops and various other places and events.  Reflecting on the past year, I can honestly say, I have been very blessed. It has been fun working with all the Freightliner people, and especially Henry and Gina.   My wish is that 2012 be as rewarding as 2011 has been. 

Until next time, be safe.

Dick

Time well spent

Friday, December 30, 2011

Hi Folks!

After spending some time off for Christmas, it was time to return to work.  I loaded Tuesday for Louisiana and Alabama,  having some free time,  I visited several truck stops along the way.  I talked to so many drivers.  Most of them were happy to talk about the Cascadia and take a look inside and out.  They would get inside,  take a look and  see how quiet  the DD15 really is  and the bigger entrance doors.  I answered quite a few questions,  giving the drivers pens and cards.  I met a lady driver,  Carol James,  who has been driving for 40 years and Freightliner has been a big part of her success,  having owned one for 20 years.  Good luck,  Carol!

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-” Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”

Christmas 2011

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Christmas 2011 by dick.mccorkle
Christmas 2011, a photo by dick.mccorkle on Flickr
Christmas has came and gone but what a great time we had. My wife of 47 years took care of everything. Bought all the gifts, cooked all the food,did all the decorateing. What a good person she is. It has been fun being home but it time to get the Cascadia going.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Remember- “Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start of old habits.”

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Hi Folks!

I want to wish all a very Merry Christmas.

Dick

Home for the Christmas Holiday

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Hi Folks!

It sure has been a great year driving the Cascadia. Coming in off the road for Christmas, seeing all the Christmas decorations, wrapping presents, eating cookies and candy,  it has been fun …even  with the hustle and bustle at the malls/stores.  The best part of the whole thing is shopping with my family and spending time. Mason, my 9 yr old grandson, helped me put up the tree…we will get a real one next year, son.   That is what it is all about.  Despite having to fix the lights outside,  that burned out (twice), the lights all around the house are beautiful.  Lets not forget the real reason for this season…the birth of HIS son. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and be safe in your travels.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”

Delivering- backed in on wrong side of road

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Delivering backed in on wrong side of road by dick.mccorkle
Delivering backed in on wrong side of road, a photo by dick.mccorkle on Flickr.
Hi Folks!
I delivered Holiday Inn,  Daytona Beach, Florida on Monday.  The weather was warm but raining by the buckets.  The Folks were glad to see me.  They didnt know what to expect with the weather as it was.   The folks doing the receiving were from Atlanta, Georga,  they really didn ‘t know how we were going to get the load off in the rain.  They were worried about getting their freight wet… so I looked it over…” lets back in under the roof out front”, I said to them,  ” if you are receiving through the front door”.  Well,  to get this done,  I had to turn around in the street, with the crew blocking traffic driving south on the north bound lanes and back the truck in under the roof.  Delivering freight is not always an easy task, but we usually figure it out.  All went well,  I got the load off in the dry, and  they were happy and so was I.   Not all deliveries are easy with out a dock as you can see.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember- “If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.”

Loading in Jasper, Indiana.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Hi Folks!

There are two fuel stops here in Jasper and quite a lot furniture manufacturing,  At one time,  this was the furniture capital, of Indiana anyway.   There is a lot of history here in Jasper, it is an interesting little town.   In talking to drivers at the fuel stops they haul furniture,wood for manufacturing,  live stock and paper products.   There are several cabinet makers… I used to haul a lot of the cabinets from this area.  It is very interesting to talk to local folks on how it used to be and how it is now, some changes are good and some not so good.   This is a nice small town with very nice people.  It would make a good “road trip” for anyone to visit.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- “You always pass failure on the way to success. “

THE T/A MONTGOMERY, AL.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Hi Folks!
I couldnt deliver until Thursday, so on Wednesday, I stopped at the T/A in Montgomery, AL.  I was met by several nice folks,  enjoyed talking to the parts department and shop tech.  I found out that there are  a lot of local drivers in the area, most of wich  haul wood and some haul milk.   I found that interesting.   Most of the drivers I know haul freight in different areas.   There are several things to haul that most of us drivers dont think about , (we are so used to hauling dry freight) ,like milk, wood, wood products, rocks, ext,  the list goes on and on. It is a vast and interesting profession.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- ” Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. “

THE PILOT HAGERSTOWN, MD.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Hi Folks!

As luck would have it I couldnt get reloaded on Monday, so I stopped at the Hagerstown, MD. Pilot. This is a very busy  stop.I set my table up with all my supplies,caps and pens. It didnt take long and I had drivers wanting to know what I was selling.I asked are any of you drivers driving a Freightliner. Yes a couple answered well good have a cap and a pen.Before the day was over I had met several drivers,Mark Hawkins from the Dallas, TX. area James Grey Nashville, TN area and several others this was a very good  day I enjoyed giving out the Freightliner ball caps and pens. And thanks to all of the drivers who took time to stop and say hi.

until next time be safe

Dick

Remember- “Never expect gratitude, but always express appreciation.

Showing the Cascadia.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Hi Folks!

It started Saturday as I was getting ready to leave.I had dinner with my wife and grandson Brennen at the local truck stop. I walked out and a couple of drivers stopped me and started asking questions about  the cascadia. So I took them a ride gave them some imformation booklets also we talked about the S.O.L. program and the EDGE program. I am always glad to answer questions,Bill and John hope you do alright at  Stoops Freightliner.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- “We cant always choose the situations that life brings us, but we can choose the attitude we will use to face them.