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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.


James Rogers, Spartan Direct: 'Needed to Serve Something Bigger Than Me'

On the Fourth of July weekend, when neighbors were figuring out how to stage their own fireworks displays and people cautiously gathered for backyard barbecues, truck driver James Rogers returned home for the first time in three months.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2020

Susan Dawson, Brenny Specialized: Won't Be Ruled by Fear

Brenny Specialized driver Susan Dawson goes about her work with a sense of purpose — and she won't be ruled by fear.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 12, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Kentucky Officials Award Funds to Freight-Moving River Ports

Kentucky officials recently announced $450,000 has been awarded to five river ports to assist with critical repairs and equipment improvements.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Experts Stress Public Trust in AV Tech as E-Commerce Rises

As the pandemic prompts people to shop from their homes and rely on contactless delivery services, gaining public trust in automated vehicle technology remains essential, experts said.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 11, 2020
Government, Business

PennDOT Accepting Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting applications from those seeking to finance projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

FHWA Announces Availability of Tribal Projects Grants

The Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of $70 million through the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects grant program Sept. 8.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous

ATRI Opens Annual Top Industry Issues Survey

The American Transportation Research Institute has opened its annual survey asking trucking industry representatives to identify major industrywide issues.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 8, 2020
Government, Business

Kansas DOT Opens Application Window for Cost Share Program

The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its popular Cost Share Program, which provides funding for transportation projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 4, 2020
Government, Business

Kentucky Officials Announce Funds for Industrial Access Roads

Kentucky officials recently announced funding will be directed to industrial access road infrastructure projects to promote economic development and the movement of freight.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 4, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

DOT Releases National Freight Strategic Plan

U.S. Department of Transportation officials convened virtually to unveil the comprehensive National Freight Strategic Plan on Sept. 3.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020