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

AASHTO’s Top Western Members Earn Transportation Awards

Several states representing the western region of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials earned awards for outstanding transportation projects.

June 14, 2018
Government, Business

Senate Bill Would Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Truck Sales

Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) introduced a bill June 13 that would repeal the federal excise tax that applies to the sale of heavy-duty trucks.

June 13, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

South Carolina Ports Break May Volume Record Despite Key Bridge Closure

Despite the partial closure of an important interstate bridge in the Charleston area, South Carolina ports broke their May record for the volume of containers handled.

June 13, 2018
Business, Safety

Walmart’s Terry Wood Named Pennsylvania Grand Champion

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Terry Wood, the Walmart driver who was recently crowned Pennsylvania’s truck driving champion, said the secret to success can be distilled into two basic habits — study and practice.

June 11, 2018
Government

Elaine Chao Touts Rural Benefits of INFRA Grants at DOT Ceremony

The latest Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants will increase mobility in both rural and urban areas, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

June 8, 2018
Government, Business

Rhode Island Truck Tolls Will Start June 11

After a series of false starts, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin its trucks-only tolling program June 11.

June 6, 2018
Government, Safety

INFRA Grants Address Congestion, Corridor Expansion

The most recent spate of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants will support some major mobility and capacity projects throughout the country.

June 6, 2018
Government, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

TRIP Report Shows Georgia’s Infrastructure Funding Will Need Boost Despite Transportation Bill

Although Georgia’s most recent transportation funding bill has generated enough to finance some major future projects, it will not be able to keep pace with the state’s growing infrastructure and capacity needs, according to a recent report from The Road Information Program.

June 5, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper Signs Bill to Fund Road Projects

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law May 31 a major bill to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

June 1, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Canadian Government Publishes Final Rule on GHG, Glider Kits

The Canadian office of Environment and Climate Change published a final rule on greenhouse gas regulations pertaining to heavy-duty trucks and engines in Part 2 of the Gazette on May 30.

May 31, 2018