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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

CIE Manufacturing Unveils New Chassis Line

ATLANTA — CIE Manufacturing presented the Revere, a new line of chassis, Feb. 24 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology

Fleet Maintenance Group Creates Task Force on Hiring Veterans

ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council’s study group on fleet maintenance management created a new task force to focus on hiring military personnel for trucking industry roles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Phillips Connect Technologies Unveils Series of New Products

ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies introduced a slew of new products Feb. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Unveils Interactive Feature for Wiring Diagrams

ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced a new interactive feature for its wiring diagrams, which is meant to increase efficiency for technicians conducting diagnostics and repairs.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2020
Business

Fleets Should Make Career Opportunities Known to Prospective Hires, Survey Reveals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets should include information on career path opportunities in their messages to prospective hires, according to data from Conversion Interactive Agency, an advertising firm that specializes in recruitment.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Business

Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Business

Truck Drivers Say Good Recruiting Starts With Realistic, Honest Approach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck drivers advised recruiters to be realistic and honest as they develop relationships with prospective hires.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Business

First Impressions, Earning Drivers’ Trust Key to Recruiting, Expert Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The condition of the truck a new hire is assigned to makes an important impression on that driver, according to Scott Dismuke, director of agents for the Professional Driver Agency.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Government, Business, TCA

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Hits Pause on Trucks-Only Toll Vote

Gov. Ned Lamont has called for a pause on the vote for trucks-only tolls in Connecticut after repeated delays from lawmakers to convene for a vote.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2020
Government, Business

DOT’s Elaine Chao Announces $8.9 Million in Grants for Tribal Nations

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently announced that $8.9 million in grant funding will be dedicated to improving highway safety in tribal lands.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020