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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, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

California DMV OKs Light-Duty Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

California has authorized the testing and commercial use of light-duty autonomous delivery vehicles on public roads.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

DOT Seeks Information on National Freight Strategic Plan

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a request for information to help craft a National Freight Strategic Plan.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
January 2, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Increases Random Drug Test Rate to 50% for 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for truck drivers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2019
Government, Safety

20 Projects Selected Under Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s Cost-Share Program

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson recently announced that 20 transportation projects have been selected to receive $50 million in funding through his Cost-Share Program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 23, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Virginia’s $3.7 Billion Rail Investment Intends to Ease Freight, Road Congestion

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a partnership between the state and CSX to expand rail service for both freight and passengers.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2019
Government, Business

GSA Completes Major Border Facility Project

The General Services Administration recently completed a 10-year construction project at the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, a bustling border crossing facility that links San Diego County and Tijuana, Mexico.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2019
Government, Safety

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Requests Feedback on ROUTES

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is calling for public comments on the Department of Transportation’s Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Announces Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is launching an award for transportation industry representatives to incentivize increased awareness and prevention of human trafficking.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 17, 2019
Business, Safety

Navistar International Recalls More Than 12,000 Trucks

Navistar Inc. has issued a safety recall for 12,539 International brand trucks that are at risk of unintended movement when the parking brake is in use.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Georgia DOT, Partners Sign Pact to Streamline Construction Projects

Georgia Department of Transportation leaders signed an agreement with other agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration, to streamline environmental procedures for highway construction projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
December 16, 2019