On the Road with Dick McCorkle

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.

Hi Folks !

While delivering in Totowa, NJ,  I was greating quite a few drivers from the bakery next door.  All the drivers liked my CASCADIA and talking to the safety dept.head,  he informed me they are looking for some new trucks.  I suggested renting  a Cascadia to start and see how it would work out for him.  He was impressed with the mpg, roominess of the cab, how quiet the Cascadia is and low maintainence.  Not to mention how good lookin’ the Cascadia is… We shook hands and he invited me to come back again.  It was a good meeting.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- “Wisdom comes to those who seek it. “

Hi Folks!

Yesterday was such a beautiful day I just couldnt stay in. So the Cascadia and I visited a few of the local truck stops. It seemed like most drivers that wanted to be home for Thanksgiving made it home.  A some I talked to dont really plan to go home till Christmas. Having a large family I will be home on the holidays to be with them. I took a few days off this week as freight was slow will be heading back east again this week. Not my usual type of run but I hope to be able to stop at some of the dealerships I havent stoped at and some truck stops. It seems like there isnt enough time in the day to do all a person wants to do, and still get the job done.

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 take time out, and wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. And if you must travel please be safe in your travels.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- ” Dont cry because its over. Smile because it happened.”

Hi Folks!

Pictured below is Marion, an owner-op. leased to Sav Express  Coon Rapids, MN.  I met Marion in Nashville,TN.  He is an owner of a new Cascadia,  we spent some time comparing notes.  He had just done a 50,000 mile service and hadn’t had to add any oil.  The DD15 is some motor… All the drivers that own a DD15 loves them.

Until next time be safe.

Dick

Remember- “Im sorry.” Two words with unlimited potential.”