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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

@eleanorannlamb

Eleanor Lamb started working as a staff reporter for Transport Topics in July 2017. She covers a variety of issues, including state and local government affairs, infrastructure funding and trucking research. Her work has taken her all over the country. Two favorite destinations are Kansas City, Mo., and Boulder City, Nev. She regularly appears on Transport Topics Radio.


Business, Technology, Equipment

ADAS Adoption Linked to Other Key Industry Issues, ATRI’s Dan Murray Says

CLEVELAND — Truckers’ acceptance of advanced driver assistance systems is a key element for fleets interested in adopting these technologies, but the industrywide driver shortage presents a challenging consideration, according to American Transportation Research Institute Senior Vice President Dan Murray.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 16, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Thinking About Shifting to Electric Trucks? Start Planning, Panelists Say

CLEVELAND — Fleets looking to incorporate electric trucks into their fleets should plan thoroughly and well in advance, according to experts assembled at the American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 14, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC’s Research Agenda Includes Fuel Economy, Braking Systems

CLEVELAND — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for upcoming research projects to evaluate the effects of total combination vehicle alignment on fuel economy and develop criteria to conduct performance demonstrations of at least two prototype electro-mechanical braking systems.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

CyMetrics Helps Trucking Companies Close the Gap for Cyber-Risk

CLEVELAND — Trucking company leaders interested in identifying cyber-risks may turn to CyMetrics as a resource for prioritized recommendations that are written “in English” rather than in heavy technical jargon, says their chief technology officer.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Peterson Announces Corrosion-Resistant Harness System

CLEVELAND — Peterson Manufacturing on Sept. 12 unveiled PetersonPATRIOT, a corrosion-resistant modular harness system.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Upgrades Manager SE Truck Edition Shop Management Software

CLEVELAND — Mitchell 1 announced that the latest release of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software includes new fleet management and communication features.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Business, Technology

Link Manufacturing Unveils Smart Auxiliary Suspension System

CLEVELAND — Link Manufacturing Ltd. unveiled its intelligent auxiliary suspension system Sept. 12 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funding to Louisiana

Louisiana transportation officials have been issued $5 million in federal emergency relief funding to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment

STB Seeks Input on First- and Last-Mile Rail Service Issues

The Surface Transportation Board is seeking comments on issues related to first-mile and last-mile rail service, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 8, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Maryland DOT Capital Budget Draft Considers Freight

Freight movement is a priority outlined in the Maryland Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its six-year capital budget.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 3, 2021