Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Business, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

FedEx Freight’s Jackie Reed Named NTDC 2024 Grand Champion

INDIANAPOLIS — Jackie Reed, a FedEx Freight tank truck driver from Mississippi, outlasted the field to be named grand champion at the 87th National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 24.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2024
Government

Future of Transportation Caucus Highlights IIJA

Three senior House Democrats recently called on the Biden administration to protect certain funding obligations approved in 2021’s bipartisan infrastructure law.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 9, 2025
Government

Republicans Set Stage for Trump’s Agenda

After Congress’ certification of the presidential election Jan. 6, Republicans expressed confidence in their ability to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting

The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

2025: The Trump Era Returns

In late January, Donald Trump will formally return to the Oval Office as the 47th president. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill already have detailed a legislative outlook.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Enacts National Defense Authorization Act

President Joe Biden recently signed into law Congress’ annual defense policy bill, which includes trucking-centric provisions.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 19, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Congress Clears TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 19, 2024
Government

Sam Graves Tapped Again for Key Infrastructure Role

The congressman received a green light from the House Steering Committee in the form of a waiver that allows him to extend his chairmanship beyond the traditional three-term limit.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Trump to Take Reins as Biden Rushes Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON — While Republicans capped 2024 with a presidential victory, the Biden administration has been rushing to advance as many infrastructure and microchip projects as it can.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 17, 2024
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 12, 2024