It has been more than six years since America’s public companies began searching for African “conflict minerals†throughout their supply chains, and it remains difficult for trucking-related companies to know if some of their products are being made using tantalum, tin, tungsten or gold, or “3TG,†mined and refined in Congo and nine of its neighbor countries.
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Cristobal Expected to Regain Strength After Storm’s Pass Over Mexico
The hills of the Yucatan Peninsula sapped Tropical Storm Cristobal of some of its power on June 4, but forecasters warn it will likely gain strength as it heads north across the Gulf of Mexico to the U.S coast, where it could bring downpours, high winds and rough surf.
June 4, 2020US Jobless Claims Slow While Underscoring Persistent Weakness
As business reopenings picked up nationwide, Americans filed nearly 2 million applications for unemployment benefits last week, reflecting a slowing — though far from a halt — in job losses.
June 4, 2020Trump Administration Moves to Block Chinese Airlines From US
The Trump administration moved June 3 to block Chinese airlines from flying to the U.S. in an escalation of trade and travel tensions between the countries.
June 3, 2020Number of Electric Commercial Vehicle Offerings Surge, Calstart Says
North America is experiencing a surge in zero-emission commercial vehicle offerings, according to research from Calstart, a clean transportation accelerator.
June 3, 2020COVID-19’s Impact on Travel, Safety Varies by Region, Traffic Experts Say
Statewide stay-at-home orders prompted by the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in various trends related to traffic volume and safety, according to transportation experts.
June 3, 2020SUVs and Trucks Solidify Command of Recovering US Auto Market
Sport utility vehicles and trucks are dominating U.S. auto sales like never before as carmakers start to recover from the biggest shock to their industry in decades.
June 3, 2020House Democrats Unveil Five-Year Highway Policy Bill
A multiyear bill with the aim of enhancing funding and safety for freight and commuter programs was unveiled by House Democrats on June 3.
June 3, 2020‘Spotter’ in 2017 Staged Accidents in New Orleans Pleads Guilty
The sixth member of a New Orleans-area ring that has staged accidents with unsuspecting tractor-trailers has pleaded guilty for his role as a “spotter,†or untruthful witness.
June 3, 2020Survey: 2.76 Million Layoffs in May, Far Fewer Than Expected
U.S. businesses shed 2.8 million jobs in May, significantly less than the 9.3 million job losses that were expected.
June 3, 2020