On the Road with Dick McCorkle

Hi folks!
Just a few words on our health; when our trucks need repair or something else we as drivers get it taken care of. When our bodies need some care we put off going to the doctor, I for one hate it. Well, I have put on a lot of weight and it is a lot easier to put on than take it off. And now our jobs as drivers depend on being healthy and in good shape. I started walking and trying to watch what I eat, taking the weight off is a long time affair but you keed to start somewhere. At Mid -America Trucking Show there is going to be a first annual 1.5 mile walk we can join in. For details and to register check out WWW.driverhealth.org. “This is a plea from driver to driver to get outside of your truck and work towards a healthier lifestyle”, said Linda Caffee professional driver and chairman of the Trucking Solution Health Group.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Remember-” He who is a good ruler must first have been ruled”.

Hi folks!
What a morning it is , great not to wake up to snow. I have been in bad weather for over two weeks. Now here in Nashville,Tn. its cold but dry roads, looks like the sun is even going to come out. Its been a while since I have seen the sun. I am loaded for Foxley,Alabama, hope it will be nice so I can give the cascadia a wash job.
Till next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-” Keep the faith, dont lose your perseverance and always trust your gut instinct.”

Hi folks!
Gee, it has been one hard winter. I was in the east coast blizzard last week. Got back to Indiana on Friday to deliver. I made the delivery and went home thinking I would take a load on Monday. Well I think I over did it last week. I have had a cold and cant seem to get over it. So I think I will try it tomorrow. If we can get out of the town we live in. The CASCADIA has done a terrific job this winter I have had no problems getting stuck or losing traction. This has been a blessing.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”Nearly all men can stand adversity,but if you want to test a mans character, give him power.”

Hi folks!
Well , folks I have been in several bad storms. In 1978, of course…”The blizzard!” being the worst. We used to have reaL bad winters with lots of heavy snows. I ran several noreasters when I was delivering New York City. But what I have been in the last three days, BAD is not a good word. I really feel bad for the people living on the east coast. There is nothing a person can do, stay home and eat, I guess. I have seen so many wrecks I cant even remember. The worst being at the 105 mile marker on I 80 in Pennsylvania.The radio station said fifty car pile up and five tractor trailers.This by far is the worst storm I’ve been in.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember- “There is danger in changing too much in search of perfection.”

Hi folks!
Yes, I think a dark cloud is following me. The snow started last Friday and every where I go it seems to snow. I am here in Albany, New York and you guessed it, SNOW!!. I am lucky though, I am in the CASCADIA and it is doing a great job in holding the road. I feel safe in the Cascadia and that is a comforting thing. And the park smart is doing a great job in keeping the truck warm when I am parked.
I sure am looking forward to the Louisville Truck Show in March. Besides the show itsself, spring will be nigh.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation”.

Hi folks!
Well folks, we had a whooper of a snow storm. I returned home Friday around noon and it had just started to snow. By three p. m. it was bad slick roads, blowing, and drifting snow. All events were cancelled and schools let out early. So, I got the plow truck out Saturday morning, cleaned my drive out and started to town. I made it about a quarter of a mile…there was a snow drift five feet high a half a mile long. I couldnt push it. My neighbor has a John Deere with a bucket on the front. He broke the snow loose and I plowed thru it. Then I started plowing out my neighbors. I went over to where my son lives and plowed him and his neighbors out. We are a small community and neighbors help neighbors. Most of the time the farmers get to the roads way before the county plow trucks come thru. As I am not always home, I thank my neighbors and farmers for their help when I am gone. After several hours of plowing, I went home and watched TV the rest of the day. Oh yes, I was stuck in the snow several times!
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what youve always gotten.”

Hi folks!
Wel, I am home and the weather man is calling for a lot of snow. I had to get a windshield replaced on the drivers side, so the Cascadia is in the shop. It will be ready this morning. Stoops Freightliner get you in the shop as quickly as possible. Jeff Jacobs the service manger takes real good care of you.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember -”Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.”

Hi Folks!
It’s been ten years since I’ve been to McCormick Place. Perkins just delivered over 50 loads to the car show. I am amazed that a company can organize this type of operation. The show broke at the Detroit Convention Center. The loads were staged at various places, and we drivers had to move the loads to Chicago. It takes a coordinator, dispatchers, and everyone working together to make this happen. I have delivered a lot of Ford trade shows with 5-10 loads, but i have never been on a detail of this magnitude. I am proud to have taken part in this, and I am proud of my company for the outstanding work. The Cascadia got plenty of looks and plenty of questions. I was glad to answer them.

Until next time, be safe!
Dick
Remember- “When you walk alone, you’re by yourself”

Hi folks!
You would think delivering to a new school would be half way easy. Wrong, I had a new school Monday in Michgan the only good thing the ground was froze.I had to drive around pipes sticking up out of the ground steel grates for drains.I was told please dont hit anything.I thought oh really.I thought this place isnt ready for freight yet pictures to follow. Everyone have a good day.
Untill next time be safe.
Dick
Remember “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost something is lost; when charcter is lost, all is lost.”
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Hi folks!
Sometime ago I bloged about Truckercise,well I am here to tell you it does work.It doesnt cost very much at all to buy.I needed to lose some weight and I dont have time to work out, but with Truckercise it only takes about fifteen minutes. It will firm you up. WWW.truckercise.net.
Untill next time be safe.
Dick
Remember” If you dont know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else”.