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Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Outdoor temperature reading in Portland, Ore. (Maranie Staab/Bloomberg)
Trucking Operations Continue as Heat Pounds Western States
Outdoor temperature reading in Portland, Ore. (Maranie Staab/Bloomberg)
As extreme heat smothers western states, trucking operations are pressing on at a regular pace.
July 8, 2021
Business
Heat Wave Causing More Tire Failures, Adds Strain on Drivers, Fleet Execs Say
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.
August 6, 2012