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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, Safety

Florida DOT Surveys Stakeholders on Truck Parking Issues

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a survey to study truck parking issues.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Promotes $18 Billion Transportation Plan

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker recently testified before the state’s Joint Committee on Transportation to promote proposed legislation for an $18 billion transportation plan.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 16, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Illinois, Missouri, Georgia DOTs Honored by AASHTO

The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation won the grand prize in the America's Transportation Awards competition.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Indiana DOT Announces $99 Million for Local Roads

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced the distribution of $99.2 million in state matching funds across local government agencies to fund infrastructure construction projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019
Government, Business, Breaking News

FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez to Leave Post

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez will be leaving his position at the end of October.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Business

ATA Elects Randy Guillot as 75th Chairman

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition drew to a festive close Oct. 8 following the naming of Randy Guillot as its 75th chairman.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Government, Business

ATA Establishes Policies on Recreational Marijuana Laws

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations executives have approved a set of policies meant to help the industry safely operate amid the growing legalization of recreational marijuana.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Industry Representatives Honored With Trucking Awards

SAN DIEGO — Rhode Island Trucking Association President Chris Maxwell received the President’s Trucking Association Executives Council Leadership Award at American Trucking Associations’ annual industry gathering Oct. 7.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Creation of Marijuana Policy Committee Among ATA’s Priorities

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced a new Controlled Substances, Health and Wellness Subcommittee at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
Business

Members of the New Lead ATA Class Announced

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations has announced the members of its seventh Lead ATA class.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 6, 2019