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Eleanor Lamb

Staff Reporter

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.


Safety

Tennessee DOT Awards Largest Contract in Its History for I-65 Project

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded a $160 million contract to widen Interstate 65, a key north-south route, the agency announced Sept. 2.

September 3, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Top 100

Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida鈥檚 Wake

Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

September 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TRB Panelists Consider Future Study Potential of LED Lighting

The long-term effects of roadway lighting is an area of study that could benefit from further targeted research, experts presenting during a Transportation Research Board webinar said.

September 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

TMC鈥檚 Fall Meeting to Feature Bustling Schedule, Strong Industry Showing

American Trucking Associations鈥 Technology & Maintenance Council鈥檚 Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition will feature a trade show, a technician skills competition and a series of educational sessions.

September 1, 2021
Government, Safety, Logistics

Federal Response to Ida Includes Regulatory Relief for Truckers

Hours-of-service flexibility for truckers involved in critical relief efforts is one element of the federal government鈥檚 response to Tropical Depression Ida.

August 31, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Solicits Input Ahead of Information Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is accepting public comments on the agency鈥檚 intention to request approval for an information collection regarding event data recorders.

August 30, 2021
Government, Business

White House, DOT Tap John Porcari as Port Envoy to Address Supply Chain Issues

The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Aug. 27 that John Porcari will serve as port envoy to the administration鈥檚 Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.

August 27, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Transportation Asset Management Plan Into Law

Illinois Gov. Jay 鈥淛.B.鈥 Pritzker has signed a law intended to improve transportation infrastructure while maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.

August 27, 2021
Business, Equipment, Safety

Pottle鈥檚 Transportation Driver Ronald Round Wins ATA's Battle of the States

Ronald Round has been named Bendix Grand Champion at American Trucking Associations鈥 National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships.

August 26, 2021
Government, Technology, Autonomous

Ontario, Michigan Partner to Explore Transportation Technologies

Government leaders in Ontario and Michigan have partnered to advance transportation and mobility technologies in a cross-border testing setting.

August 26, 2021