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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

RhodeWorks Creator Gina Raimondo Re-elected Governor

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, architect of the controversial RhodeWorks program that includes trucks-only tolls, clinched a second term.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 8, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

California Trucking Group Sues State Over Contractor Test

The California Trucking Association and two independent owner-operators are suing California over the state’s test to determine if a driver is an employee or a contractor.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 8, 2018
Government

New Michigan DOT Director Will 'Stay the Course' During Two-Month Term

After holding various roles at the Michigan Department of Transportation for more than 38 years, Mark Van Port Fleet will serve as the agency’s director for the next two months.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 6, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Connecticut Infrastructure Earns C- From ASCE

Connecticut has earned a C- on the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent infrastructure report card.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
Government, Business

FMCSA Grants Concrete Group HOS Exemption

The American Concrete Pumping Association has become the latest group whose request for exemption from certain hours-of-service rules was honored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
November 5, 2018
Government, Business

Trucking Legends Encourage Industry Unity

AUSTIN, Texas — The relationship between state organizations and American Trucking Associations is solid and should continue to grow, according to a longtime member of the industry.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
Business

Gainful Recruiting Hinges on Company Presentation, Experts Say

AUSTIN, Texas — Trucking firms can successfully recruit and retain young drivers by presenting an honest, cohesive image of their companies, according to a panel of industry experts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 30, 2018
Government, Business

ATA Honors Four With Mike Russell Awards for Industry Efforts

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized a motor carrier, a trucking organization, a travel center operator and a professional driver with Mike Russell Trucking Image Awards on Oct. 29.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

ATA's Chris Spear Calls for Unity, Collaboration Going Forward

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear delivered a message of unity, partnership and the importance of representation at the Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 29.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018
Government, Business

Missouri Measure Could Unclog Cargo Routes

A trucker who regularly drives throughout Missouri said Proposition D is an important step in easing freight movement on increasingly congested routes.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
October 29, 2018