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, Technology, Autonomous

ATA Leader Chris Spear Presses Congress for AV Framework

WASHINGTON — Automated vehicles would gain greater adoption with a nationwide policy framework, Chris Spear, president of American Trucking Associations, told members of Congress on Sept. 13.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 13, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

ATA Touts USDOT Truck Parking Investments

ATA President Chris Spear joined government and industry officials in South Dakota on Sept. 12 to tout recent federal investments for additional parking for commercial truck drivers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 12, 2023
Government, Safety

NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown Awaits Senate Vote

Two months after a panel advanced his nomination to join the National Transportation Safety Board, Alvin Brown awaits consideration before the full Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 11, 2023
Government

Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week

Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 7, 2023
Government

NDAA on Congressional Leaders’ Fall Radar

With lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill after the Labor Day holiday, attention will be devoted to arriving at a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 6, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

‘One With the Truck’: Gragg Wilson’s Road to NTDC Title

UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson of Nevada won the 86th National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. Here's how he went about it.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 27, 2023

New NTDC History Book Celebrates Former Champions

“From Roadeo to TDC: A History of the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships" takes the reader back in time. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal

When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary

A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 22, 2023