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.


Government, Business, Safety

House Transportation Authorizers Dive Into Trucking Policy June 12

Trucking policy will have its moment in the spotlight. The House subcommittee on Highways and Transit on June 12 will review the full spectrum of issues within an industry responsible for transporting a significant portion of the country’s freight. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 11, 2019
Government, Safety

Senators Push Bill to Rebuild Deficient Bridges

Infrastructure experts have determined that thousands of bridges nationwide require either minor repairs or major rehabilitations. A group of lawmakers in Congress is acknowledging the experts and looking to do something about it.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 10, 2019
Government, Business

ATA’s Chris Spear to Testify Before House Committee on Trucking Policies June 12

Transportation policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives plan to hear from American Trucking Associations on June 12. ATA President Chris Spear will be among the witnesses scheduled to appear before the Highways and Transit Subcommittee.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Congress’ ‘Problem Solvers’ Tackle Infrastructure Policy

Although President Donald Trump and Congressional Democrats hit the pause button on infrastructure policy discussions earlier this year, a bipartisan group of policymakers opted to press ahead with a plan of action of its own.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Federal Regulators Report Progress on Railroads’ PTC Implementation

The country’s rail operators continue to show progress with the implementation of automatic braking technology that Congress mandated in an effort to enhance safety, federal regulators announced recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Report: Local Leaders Highlight Infrastructure in Annual Addresses

The “State of the Cities” annual report by the National League of Cities determined that infrastructure policy ranked as the second-most pressing issue for mayors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 5, 2019
Government

Infrastructure Grants, Resiliency Advance in Fiscal 2020 House Transportation Bill

WASHINGTON — A transportation funding bill that would provide grants for multimodal projects and promote nationwide resilience in new infrastructure was advanced by a panel in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 4.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 4, 2019
Government, Business

House Funding Leaders Take Up Trucking Policy in Fiscal 2020 Transportation Bill

A fiscal 2020 transportation measure packed with trucking provisions is on the June 4 meeting agenda of the Democratic-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for funding decisions. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 3, 2019
Government

DOT Provides $500,000 for Vermont’s Flood-Damaged Areas

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced May 28 the Vermont Agency of Transportation will receive $500,000 in federal funds to assist with repairs to flood-damaged freight and commuter corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 31, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Democratic Presidential Candidate John Delaney Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

A $2 trillion proposal from 2020 presidential aspirant John Delaney would look to improve connectivity along freight routes, transit systems and other corridors through a comprehensive revenue stream.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 30, 2019