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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

FMCSA Issues $77 Million in Grants Supporting Truck Safety, Driver Training

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced more than $77 million in grants to states and training institutions to improve commercial motor vehicle safety.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 26, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Partnership Aims to Tackle Human Trafficking in Canada

Truckers Against Trafficking, a group that educates members of the trucking industry about combating human trafficking, has formed a partnership to expand its work into Canada.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
Government, Technology, Fuel

Minnesota DOT Identifies Strategies for Decarbonization

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that provides recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across modes of surface transportation, including heavy trucks.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Government, Safety

TRIP Report Finds 10% of New York’s Bridges Are Structurally Deficient

Ten percent of New York state’s bridges are structurally deficient and continue to bear millions of vehicles per day, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of Drone Delivery

Drones can offer an appealing alternative to traditional cargo delivery methods, according to Daniel Friedenzohn, associate dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Announces $60 Million in Grants for Automated Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $60 million in awards to research groups and state departments of transportation that are exploring projects related to vehicle automation.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Truckers Tell FMCSA of Concerns About Coercion, Flexibility at HOS Listening Session

WASHINGTON — Drivers and trucking industry representatives had another chance to voice comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal to change certain hours-of-service requirements Sept. 17.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Government, Business

Nebraska Construction Program Focuses on Freight Movement, Flood Recovery

The Nebraska Department of Transportation recently released its 2020 construction program, which includes plans for long-awaited improvements on major routes.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

New York Completes $1.8 Million Bridge Strike Prevention Project

New York officials have completed a project meant to reduce bridge strikes on the King Street Bridge in Westchester County.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Government, Technology, Autonomous

Ohio Announces DOT Grant for Automated Driving Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded an Ohio-based team of industry, academic and community partners a $7.5 million grant to develop self-driving vehicles.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2019