Latest News Updates From Eleanor Lamb

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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.


Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Expands Road-Usage Charge Program

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed legislation that will expand the state’s voluntary road usage charge program, known as OReGO.

June 25, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Michigan Transportation Bills Focus on Taxes, Truck Tolling

Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives have introduced transportation funding bills that would place additional taxes and tolls on trucks.

June 24, 2019
Government, Business

Data Shows There Are More Truckers Than Ever, but Experts Say the Driver Shortage Is Still an Issue

While U.S. Census Bureau data shows the number of truckers at an all-time high, industry experts contend a driver shortage remains an issue.

June 19, 2019
Government

Vermont Transportation Bills Address Investment, Veteran Drivers

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott recently signed legislation that will invest more than $600 million in the state’s transportation system and open more truck-driving opportunities for people with military backgrounds.

June 18, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Announces Funding Opportunity for Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for states and cities pursuing projects that involve transportation technologies.

June 17, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Canada Announces Final ELD Mandate to Take Effect in 2021

The Canadian federal government has unveiled its long-awaited electronic logging device mandate, which will take effect in two years.

June 13, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Urban Planning Must Consider Freight, Engineers Say

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As cities continue to embrace designs for “complete streets,” tailored for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling alongside one another, urban planners should consider freight needs too, engineering experts said.

June 12, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Platooning Continues to Be Put Under Microscope at Federal Level

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The effects of truck platooning on the nation’s infrastructure continues to be studied, federal officials told the American Society of Civil Engineers’ International Conference on Transportation and Development here.

June 12, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

FMCSA Seeks Comment on Driver Detention Concerns

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking information regarding truck driver detention time during periods of loading and unloading.

June 12, 2019
Government, Autonomous

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Approves $200 Million for Roads and Bridges in Cities

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed an infrastructure bill providing funds for road and bridge projects in every city and town in the state.

June 11, 2019