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

ATA, Carriers Sue Rhode Island DOT Over Truck-Only Tolls

American Trucking Associations and three carriers are asking a court to rule that Rhode Island’s truck-only tolling program is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit they filed against the state’s Department of Transportation on July 10.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 10, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA to Host Autonomous Vehicles Listening Session July 12

The country’s top trucking regulator wants to hear what you have to say about autonomous vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 10, 2018
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 9, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyft’ed

More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, it’s a tool to further advance the transportation sector’s culture of safety. We’re talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 9, 2018
Government, Business

Pruitt’s Exit Prompts Lawmakers, Industry to Shift Spotlight to Acting EPA Chief

The end of Scott Pruitt’s run as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was announced July 5, and has members of Congress and stakeholders already focusing on his successor. EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler was tapped to take on the role of acting chief starting July 9.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Aviation Bill With Trucking Meal, Rest Break Language Yet to Reach Senate Floor

An aviation policy bill that has yet to reach the floor in the U.S. Senate includes a key trucking provision, and is among the policy priorities for members of Congress returning to Washington after the July Fourth recess.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 3, 2018
Business, Safety

Colorado Grand Champion Todd Flippin Is Poised to Take the Next Big Step

Todd Flippin, of FedEx Freight, Colorado’s Grand Champion and Twin Trailers victor, is the trucker-next-door very capable of returning home from the national championships with that big trophy as well.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 2, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Autonomous Guidance on Docket at July MCSAC Meetings

Autonomous technology will be among the topics to be examined at the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meetings scheduled for July 30-31, federal trucking regulators announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2018
Business, Safety

Kansas’ Don Logan Earns 12th Trip to NTDC

This is a warning to the drivers who qualified for the National Truck Driving Championships in the tanker truck division: Don Logan of FedEx Freight will be joining you.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2018
Government, Fuel

Heidi King Nomination for NHTSA Post Advances to Senate Floor

The Commerce Committee on June 27 approved by a slim margin the nomination of Heidi King to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, setting up consideration on the Senate floor.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 27, 2018