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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.


Government, Business, Breaking News

Biden Appoints Slew of DOT Officials

President Joe Biden has appointed Meera Joshi to serve as deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 21, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Maryland DOT Weighs Three Proposals for Major P3

The Maryland Department of Transportation has received three proposals from teams composed of private sector firms interested in becoming the developer for major interstate improvement work.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Alabama, Mississippi Leaders Issue Grants for Infrastructure Funding

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced funding to support 27 road and bridge projects at the city and county level.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Names Members of Commercial Driver Panel for Advisory Committee

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the members of its recently formed commercial driver panel, which will contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Nevada DOT Presses On With Reno Spaghetti Bowl Project

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advancing construction for its project to renovate an interstate network in Reno known as the Spaghetti Bowl, which carries 260,000 vehicles per day.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 15, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Industry Responds to FMCSA’s Proposed Sleeper Berth Pilot Program

FMCSA's recently proposed pilot program regarding splitting up time in the sleeper berth has received varying responses from members of the transportation industry.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Allocates $131.4 Million for Local Governments

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently announced $131.4 million in funding has been distributed to communities across the state.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 13, 2021
Business, Safety, Top 50, Top 100

XPO Logistics Partners With Truckers Against Trafficking

XPO Logistics Inc. announced Jan. 11 that it has formed a partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking in an effort to combat the crime.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 12, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

DOT Expands AV TEST Program

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative from a pilot to a full program.

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

Rhode Island, New York Top Advocates Group Highway Safety Ranking

Rhode Island and New York have tied for the top spot on Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s list evaluating states’ road safety enforcement efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021