MEMBER MILESTONES: McCORKLE TRUCK LINE, INC

MEMBER MILESTONES

McCorkle Truck Line, Inc.

David G. McCorkle began his career as a driver with one truck on old Route 66 near Luther, OK. Early experience taught him that to get and keep customers, he had to provide good service and more value than his competitors. During his years of service to the trucking industry David focused on industry concerns such as HOS and fatigue. The Oklahoma based dry bulk company currently operates in thirty-six states. After years of ownership by David and LaVern, McCorkle Truck Line, Inc. is now owned by two of their three daughters and all three sons-in-law who actively manage the business. David worked extensively in ATA Federation activities, served as Chairman of the Board ATA 2000-2001. He received the Past Chairman’s Award for distinguished service from the Truck Load Carriers Association in 2009, the Halladay Award from TAEC in 2008. He served as ATA HOS Committee Chairman 1995-2000 and as Vice President At-Large 1996-1997. He was State Vice President to ATA from 1986-1996 and the Founding Chairman of the Dump Transports Division of the Interstate Carriers Conference, and served as Chairman of the Board for Associated Motor Carriers of Oklahoma 1985-1986. LaVern also served as Chairman of Oklahoma Trucking Association 1994-95. David also served in the Army Signal Corps in Korea. He is a fourth generation auctioneer and is active in many church and civic organizations.

One of my proudest achievements is my 1 Million Mile safety award certified by Council of Safety Professionals at the OTA awarded in 1985. This award was for my over the road driving career.

As I made my acceptance speech at the ATA Convention 2001 we had one state leaving and the Truck Load Conference leaving the Federation. This was a stressed relationship. I told the membership my goal was to bring about a coming together of the Federation. By the end of my term we negotiated a coming together of states and conferences that still exists today. ATA executives added the words to my granite plaque “He united the Federation”.

LaVern and I will be retiring from the OTA Board of Directors at the 2020 Convention. There are not enough words thank everyone in the Federation for your cooperation and good will to LaVern and I during our tenures.

Thank you, may God bless you all and our Federation.

David and LaVern McCorkle

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