On the Road with Dick McCorkle

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

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.”

Hi Folks!

I want to wish all a very Merry Christmas.

Dick

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.”

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. “

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. “

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.

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.