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, Fuel

Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation

Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 9, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Arlington Memorial Bridge Construction Greets Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts

The seasonal beauty of Washington's cherry blossoms contrasts with construction on one of America's most iconic bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 8, 2019
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Committee Approves NHTSA Nominee Heidi King

Heidi King took a step forward in her quest to become administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 5, 2019
Government

Rep. Rodney Davis: Fund Infrastructure Account Like a 401(k)

WASHINGTON — How do you keep infrastructure projects funded in this country is the multitrillion-dollar question policymakers on Capitol Hill have yet to answer.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Let Congress Decide Privacy Safeguards for Autonomous Vehicles, 2020 Hopeful John Delaney Says

WASHINGTON — Questions regarding the use of data collected from self-driving vehicles will need to be addressed by policymakers when they craft a regulatory framework that would govern the technology in the coming years, a former member of Congress and 2020 presidential aspirant said April 3.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2019
Government

‘We’re Ready to Talk’ Infrastructure With Trump, Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says

The Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives is ready to engage in meaningful discussions with the Trump White House on a comprehensive infrastructure bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said April 2.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 2, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Senate Appropriators Raise Livestock Industry’s ELD Concerns

Federal policymakers continue to share livestock haulers' concerns over the ELD mandate. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 1, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

47,000 Bridges Nationwide Are Structurally Deficient, ARTBA Analysis Finds

Iowa, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma have the dubious distinction of leading the country in states with the highest number of bridges deemed structurally deficient, according to a recent analysis by the group that represents road builders.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 1, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Raising Fuel Taxes No Longer a Laughing Matter, Stakeholders Find

Since the start of the 116th Congress in January, the gas tax has been having a moment. At congressional hearings, keynote addresses and panel discussions inside the Beltway and around the country, a significant number of infrastructure proponents have called on transportation policymakers to raise the federal fuel tax.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 29, 2019
Government, Fuel, Autonomous

Senate Confirms Nason to Lead FHWA

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration was easily confirmed March 28.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 29, 2019