Road Scholar | Transport Blog's

As Americans from Kansas to Maine brace for a grilling heat wave with temperatures expected to hit triple digits, the trucking and shipping industry face significant challenges.   Extreme heat can affect various aspects of transportation, from vehicle performance to the integrity of the goods being shipped.   Understanding these impacts and how to mitigate them is crucial for maintaining efficient and safe operations during hot weather. Heat Wave Predictions and Health Warnings The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings about an "extreme" heat risk that will start in Iowa and Missouri and move east throughout the week.   This heat dome will cover Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, with Detroit potentially reaching 100 degrees.   The extreme heat will also affect parts of upstate New York and cities on the Eastern Seaboard, including Philadelphia and Washington, by the weekend.   New England will experience the worst of the heat, with temperatures in Boston reachi