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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

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Laws to Protect Misclassified Workers

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a series of laws meant to combat worker misclassification.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Launches Zero-Emission Freight Equipment Project

The California Air Resources Board started an initiative to promote zero-emission freight equipment at transportation hubs, such as ports, distribution centers, airports and rail yards.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado Infrastructure Receives C- on Latest ASCE Report Card

Colorado’s infrastructure earned a C-minus on its recent report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
February 3, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Human Trafficking

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that is meant to help fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation, which is one of the trucking industry’s biggest initiatives.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Unveils Medium-Duty Truck Plant in Southwest Virginia

SALEM, Va. — Mack Trucks opened a facility to produce a new series of medium-duty trucks in southwest Virginia.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Elaine Chao Calls for Industry Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao challenged industry leaders to commit to combating human trafficking through workforce training and by raising awareness of the issue.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Campaign to Address Transportation Management and Operations Workforce Development

The National Operations Center of Excellence launched a workforce development campaign geared toward professionals in the transportation systems management and operations field.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

FHWA Grant Will Support Autonomous Crash Truck in North Dakota

The North Dakota Department of Transportation will use a recently awarded federal grant to deploy an autonomous attenuator truck.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
Government, Safety

Advocates Ranks Best, Worst States for Enacting Highway Safety Laws

For the fourth year in a row, Rhode Island has topped Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s list evaluating states’ road safety enforcement efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
Government, Business

Mike Bloomberg Releases Infrastructure Plan

Mike Bloomberg is the latest presidential candidate to release an infrastructure investment plan.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020