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, Safety

PennDOT Says Licensing Law Will Increase Safety, Opportunities for Drivers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently commended a new state law related to licensing and credentialing that includes provisions associated with commercial driver license holders.

January 8, 2021
Government, Business

Biden Selects Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for Labor Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor.

January 7, 2021
Government, Breaking News

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced her resignation Jan. 7 on her Twitter account, one day after a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Building.

January 7, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.

January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Maine Lawmakers Petition FMCSA Regarding Lobster Transport

In an effort to ease the commercial transport of lobster, a group of Maine lawmakers submitted a request to federal government officials asking to clarify the definition of “livestock” in a recently issued interim final rule.

January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Industry Comments Support FHWA Proposal on Infrastructure Design Standards

Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.

January 6, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Proposes Revised Guidance on Yard Moves

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revise regulatory guidance related to how truck drivers record yard moves as part of their hours of service.

January 4, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trucking Braces for ‘COVID Hangover’ and Ongoing Battles in 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into 2021, the trucking industry will continue to address coronavirus-related challenges while confronting issues that existed long before most people had ever touched a face mask.

December 29, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Nuro Acquires Ike, Gets Approval for Autonomous Deliveries in California

Robotics company Nuro announced Dec. 23 that it has acquired Ike Robotics Inc., which builds automated trucking technology.

December 28, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

FedEx Completes Acquisition of ShopRunner

FedEx Corp. announced Dec. 28 that it has completed its acquisition of ShopRunner, marking an expansion of the company’s e-commerce footprint.

December 28, 2020