As extreme heat smothers western states, trucking operations are pressing on at a regular pace.
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Outdoor temperature reading in Portland, Ore. (Maranie Staab/Bloomberg)
Trucking Operations Continue as Heat Pounds Western States
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This summer’s relentless heat wave throughout much of the United States is taking a toll on motor carriers, as executives told Transport Topics of multiple problems, including a spike in tire blowouts.
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