On the Road with Dick McCorkle

Hi, Folks!

The first real holiday of the season is here, and I’m lucky that I’m home for it. My wife decided we would go camping this weekend at our camper in New Lisbon, IN. Not only am I enjoying my day off, but I also got a chance to cut the grass, haul a big load of firewood in, spend some quality time with my family, and relax a little.

Even though I’m camping out just about every night of the week in the Cascadia, this is a little bit different. It has running water, a bathroom, and like the Cascadia room to move. My wife has been cooking, which is much better than running a microwave in the Cascadia.

After Memorial Day, it seems like it’s never long until summer is almost over. I certainly hope I can visit my campsite a few more times this year, since it’s always something I enjoy.

Until next time, be safe.
Dick

Remember- “Don’t bother people for help without first trying to solve the problem yourself.”

Hi folks!
Well I delivered a job site at a school today. A good job site the site was ready for the delivery. Very easy to get around in actually made big enough for a truck to deliver with no problems. I wish all job sites were this easy. After unloading I went to Royerton,Ga. to load for Plain field, In. And that will be the last run for the 2009 CASCADIA, I really cant say enough good things about this truck, Its been a dandy.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”If you do what youve always done, youll get what youve always gotten.”

Hi folks!
When I stopped in Effingham, Il. late yesterday it was 92 degrees out side. Now thats hot,but is was nice inside the Cascadia. After it rained it was still warm out with the park vac no problem I stayed comfortable all nite. The Cascadia is well insulationed to keep all weather out and comfortable inside.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”Open your arms to change, but dont let go of your values.”

Hi folks!
Well this is the last week for my first new truck in a long time. Oh its being replaced with a new CASCADIA but I have gotten attached to this beautiful green truck. Drivers still come up and look her over, and I still get compliments. Drivers let me tell you the CASCADIA along with the DD15 is a great truck. I have drove this cascadia since Aug.2008 with no down time due to motor issues, or transmission or rear end problems All my time in the shop were p.m. services, so I enjoyed no break downs no costly down times. If you are looking to buy,and want a great quite ride test drive the CASCADIA.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Remember-”Happiness is a journey, not a destination.”

Hi folks!
Well I loaded the Austin, TX. car show on Monday, all went welluntil I was just south of Waco, TX. It started raining so hard I couldnt see. So as soon as I found an exit I could get off safely I got off until the rain slowed up a little. I looked back and I had a convoy of cars behind me so they all stayed behind me until we reached I35 again. By the time I reached Dallas, TX. I called it a day. So I left Dallas early Tuesday morning. Drove to exit 19 in Missouri. And I am here in Dearborn, MI. unloading in the morning. And as always the CASCADIA did a great job.
until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-”Success is simple. Do it right, the right way, at the right time.”

Hi folks!
Well I am here in Austin, TX. to pick up the last one of the season,taking the load back to Dearborn,MI. Its been nice here in Texas.Cleaned the inside of the CASCADIA on Friday getting ready to get out a fine ride and get into another. I visited the downtown area of Austin there are a lot of history here thats for sure. I enjoyed the river walk, 6th street there are a lot of clubs on 6th street and places to eat. And I did eat . Well I will get loaded in the morning and be on my way.
Until next time be safe.
Dick
Remember-” The road to seccess is always under construction.”

Happy Birthday Jan!
This one is for you, sorry I cant be there on your birthday but I am thinking of you. So here goes.
If I had a nickel I know what I would do I would spend it all on candy and give it all to you for thats how much I love you.
If you were a horse flie and I an old gray mare I would stand and let you bite me I would never move a hair for thats how much I love you.
Have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY hon my wife Jan.
Dick

hi folks!
Just a note on the CASCADIA, while taking my 34 hour restart here in Dallas,TX. At the Pilot fuel stop I had the hood open doing some cleaning. Before long I had a couple of drivers come up with some questions. It was the standard type questions,m.p.g., how does it ride,power. but when I ask them to get inside and see how quite it is they couldnt belive how quite it really is and I told them its that quite running down the road. Just remember you have the best of both worlds power, and good milage. I spppose the milage depends on the speed and weight you haul. The Cascadia has done a great job for me, and the other two slice of trucker life drivers as well. And with the fourth driver comming on I know she will love the Cascadia as we do.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Remember-”What ever you are be a good one.”

Hi folks!
Just a short note to say everything went well today,La Qunta called me and wanted the freight as soon as I could get it there.So I got it there around 3:30 today. The manager gave me a room free of charge he said a good deed for a good deed. My hat is off to La Quinta Inns have a good week end all.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Well Gary Adams I am in Lancaster, Tx. Today

Hi folks!
Yep another job site delivery in the Dallas, TX. area I hope it is a better day than Tuesday. I will be delivering a motel this time they are usually in good locations next to the interstate or a well traveled road. At anyrate I like to deliver in the Texas a lot more room to move around in. The CASCADIA is doing a great job, its a great truck. Stop by a Freightliner dealership and check one out, see what you are missing mister truck driver.
Until next time be safe
Dick
Remember-” The difference between ordinory and extraordinory is a little extra.”