On the Road with Dick McCorkle

Hi Folks!

Well folks,  the show is over and what a show it was.  Sonda did a remarkable job putting this show together.  I deliver a lot of trade shows in my business.  And I know what it takes to put a show together.  I have always been very impressed with Freightliners booth at GATS and MATS.  The Slice of Life drivers had to arrive early this year in Dallas because our trucks were going to be in the show.  The Dalllas freightliner is always impressive.   The first call I reciecved was from Steve Silcox wanting to know if there was anything I needed.  It seems to me Steve couldnt do enough for us…took us to lunch and made sure we didnt need anything.  The Cascadias drew a lot of attention this year.  Last year Kurt and I stayed very busy…this year there were four of us and we ALL stayed very busy.   I did have time to attend a couple of seminars.  Henry Albert is quite a speaker.  Henry made us all aware of the importance of the “tie” and its importance to the public and the customers.   He re-enforced the need for appearance and pride.  Kevin Rutherford’s seminar was interesting…concrete/asphalt.   Saturday morning, I took part in the “walk”..it was a little longer than what I am used to  but I finally made it.  I enjoyed seeing everybody.  Thank you folks of Dallas, Texas and Freightliner for making this so enjoyable.

Until next time be safe,

Dick

Remember- “being right half the time beats half- right all the time.”

Hi Folks!

Well all four of us Slice Of Trucker Life Drivers are in Dallas, Texas this week for the truck show. And I have been told its going to be a very good show.

There will be a lot going on each day so if you get the chance ,Stop in and talk to us Gina, Henry, Kirt And I. And take a look at the CASCADIAS we are driving.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-”The art of leardership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.”

Hi Folks!
Just a note on fuel the DD15 is doing great. I am on my to Austin,Texas to deliver. The CASCADIA is doing real good the ride is very comforable, the DD15 is getting 7.93 M.P.G. with 18,660miles on it  now. It just keeps on doing better after delivery in Austin, I will be heading to Dallas for the truck show. Gina,Henry,Kirt and I will be there all three days.So stop by and see us.
Until next timebe safe.
Dick
Remember-” When Liberty is lost, It is lost forever.”

Hi Folks!

Well its thats time of year already, Great American Truck Show,Dallas,Texas. Its going to be very exciting for the four of us Slice of trucker life drivers this year.

           We are going to be very busy meeting old friends and new ones and talking about the CASCADIA and DD15. It really sounds like its going to be a big show this year. So keep Aug. 26,27,28th in mind come out and talk to all of us we will be looking forward to it.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-” Its amazing that the amount of news that happens in the world every day always just exactly fits the newspaper.”

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Hi Folks!

I had a few days off to spend with my family, and I tried to get some of my “honey-do” list done. I do believe that list gets longer every week!

I think driving the Cascadia much easier, and a LOT cooler. (Last week, one of the hottest days in IN history hit.)

I finally got to adding the pictures from Chattanooga Freightliner. It’s a very nice shop facility!

Until next time, be safe.
Dick

Remember- “All that I know I learned after I was thirty.”

Hi Folks!

I was able to stop at the Chattanooga Freightliner over the week end. I was able to meet several of the employs there. Diana checks you in,then the gate opens and the driver drops there trailer,and parks the tractor takes the keys back to Diana. The total building is air conditioned the shop is so clean if you want you could eat lunch off the floor.

The drivers lounge is very nice, big over stuffed chairs very clean also. I was told when a tractor is pulled out of the shop the floor is washed down before the next tractor is brought in.

I had a very nice visit at Chattanooga Freightliner, and I will be stopping back in.

Untill next time be safe.

Dick

Remember-” If it werent for the last minute, a lot of things wouldnt get done.”

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.”

Hi folks!

Henry Albert and I were at the Expediter Expo in Wilmington, Ohio Friday and Saturday. Even though it was really hot, we still had a good time. Many people were interested in the Cascadia and the DD15.  The Expediters were really nice, and we were welcomed with open arms. Friday and Saturday we were entertained with music by Joey Holiday and we also had Hors D’oeuvres. There were also a large amount of antique trucks. Special thankyou to all the Expediters and hopefully we will see you there next year.

Until next time be safe,

Dick

Remember- “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”

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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.

Hi Folks!

Home time is great ,to be with family. Great  food and fun and this week end my granddaughter helped in giving the CASCADIA a good bath. A week in rain and sand in the outer banks of North Carolina makes a mess. Trying to keep as clean as possible I will be at the Expediters Expo in Wilmington, Ohio This week end looking  forward to seeing everyone.

Until next time be safe.

Remember-”Failure is an event, never a person.”