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

Infrastructure, Freight Agenda Still Not Advancing on Capitol Hill

As they approach the legislative calendar’s halfway point, Republicans have been unable to carve a path forward for President Donald Trump’s multiyear infrastructure funding plan, despite their control of the U.S. House and Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2017
Government

Deadline for INFRA Grants Set for Nov. 2

The deadline to submit applications for new federal infrastructure grants is Nov. 2, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2017
Government, Business

Chao: ‘Hard to Get Consensus’ on Infrastructure Funding Plan

Identifying the most viable source of long-term funding for infrastructure projects nationwide is an elusive task, the country’s top transportation officer explained last week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 3, 2017
Government

US DOT Revamps Infrastructure Grants

State transportation authorities that sought funding for freight infrastructure grants will need to reapply for the federal funding availability, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced June 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 30, 2017
Government

Senate Committee Adopts Meal, Rest Break Provision

A pre-emption provision meant to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break standards for motor carriers was attached to an aviation reauthorization bill a Senate panel approved June 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2017
Government

Senate Panel to Vote on Nominee for Top Policy Post at U.S. DOT

The nominee to manage policy directives at the U.S. Department of Transportation will get a vote from the Senate Commerce Committee on June 29, the panel announced this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2017
Government

House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs

Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2017
Government

Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 27: Like? Haha? Wow? Sad?

Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg mingled with truckers in Iowa on June 23 and posted his observations on Facebook. Insert 'wow' emoji here. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 26, 2017
Government, Business

Pence, Ryan Pledge Legislation on Infrastructure, Tax Reform

A simplified tax code for businesses and individuals would incentivize job creation and economic growth for industries such as the freight sector, the country’s vice president and top lawmaker in the U.S. House told manufacturers this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 26, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

Regulators, ATA Partner for Highway Safety Campaign

Federal trucking regulators and the association representing industry executives joined forces for a nationwide campaign meant to raise awareness about highway safety.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 26, 2017