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

FMCSA's HOS Rule Suspensions Continue Amid Flood Recovery

Federal and state emergency declarations relaxing hours-of-service rules for haulers involved in the relief response to severe flooding in the Midwest remain in effect.

March 21, 2019
Government, Business

Court Dismisses ATA’s Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Truck Tolls

A federal judge has dismissed the trucking industry’s lawsuit against Rhode Island for its trucks-only tolling system.

March 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ancra Cargo Presents Automated Decking System

ATLANTA — Ancra Cargo, a manufacturer of cargo securement equipment, introduced an automated decking system at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Gorilla Safety Launches Fleet Management App

ATLANTA — Gorilla Safety introduced an app designed to improve fleet management at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.

March 19, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

ATA’s Chris Spear Rouses Crowd at TMC Kickoff Breakfast

ATLANTA — Technical and maintenance professionals play an important role in shaping the trucking industry’s image, according to American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.

March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Unveils Online Shopping Tool for Parts

ATLANTA— Rush Enterprises unveiled RushCare Parts Connect, an online system for ordering parts, at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 18.

March 18, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Aftermarket Industry Representatives Ask for Equal Access to Repair Data

ATLANTA — Equal access to vehicle repair data can help level the playing field with original equipment manufacturers, according to aftermarket industry representatives.

March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Omnitracs Executive Urges Carriers to Migrate to ELDs From Older E-Logs

ATLANTA — Tom Cuthbertson, vice president of regulatory affairs at Omnitracs, encouraged fleets to complete their transition from older systems to electronic logging devices.

March 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Air Pressure Can Impact Drivers, Equipment, Australian Company Finds

ATLANTA — Adjustable air pressure mechanisms can save drivers time and prolong the useful lives of tires, according to AIR CTI founder Chet Cline.

March 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC, PIT Group to Explore Electromagnetic Braking

ATLANTA — American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and PIT Group will expand their research partner to study electromagnetic braking systems.

March 17, 2019