The Chicago Tribune is reporting That President-elect Barack Obama will name Republican Ray Lahood (IL-18) to be Secretary Of Transportation.
LaHood publicly praised Obama during the presidential campaign, although he officially supported McCain. He was first elected in 1995, and is retiring from his seat in January of this coming year. Another Republican, Aaron Schock, won his seat in last month's election.
IIRC, LaHood is the type of moderate Republican preferred by Illinoisans. He is, I believe, pro-choice.
A Lebanese-American, LaHood is one of the few Arab-Americans in Congress.
I have found nothing online to indicate that his resume' includes any transportation experience, knowledge, or interest.