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

Oregon Raises Weight Fee System for Trucks Under New Transportation Law

Oregon’s weight-per-mile system for trucks will increase under a $5.3 billion, 10-year bill Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed into law on Aug. 28.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 29, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Federal Regulators Tout Autonomous Technology in Policy Update

U.S. Department of Transportation leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the adoption and implementation of automated technologies across transportation modes, the agency indicated in a new policy document.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 28, 2017
Safety

Meet Safety Sammy, Trucking’s Newest Mascot

“Safety Sammy” is the official name of the trucking industry’s newest mascot, the chairman of American Trucking Associations announced over the weekend at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 28, 2017
Government, Safety

Safety Organizations Split $4 Million Federal Grant for Hazmat Training

Six safety groups were awarded a grant of more than $4 million by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for training programs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2017
Government, Safety

House to Take Up Meal, Rest Break Provision in September

House Republican leaders have signaled a willingness to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break rules for truckers when they consider a fiscal 2018 funding bill on the chamber’s floor as early as September.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Little Known Bill on ELDs Quietly Gaining Supporters in US House

A U.S. House of Representatives bill that would delay the December mandate for electronic logging devices is quietly gaining co-sponsors despite lacking support from congressional Republican leaders, a committee of jurisdiction and most of the trucking industry.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 23, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

In Latest Speech, Trump Promises Infrastructure Bill

After announcing an advisory council on infrastructure policy would not convene amid corporate leaders’ response to his reaction to racial violence, President Donald Trump expressed commitment to ensuring long-term funding legislation for the country’s transportation network is approved.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 23, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

N.Y., N.J. Senators Press Chao on Halting Sleep Apnea Rule

The information that prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to recently withdraw from a rulemaking process that would have eventually led to policy for sleep apnea workers is being sought by four U.S. senators from Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 22, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Details Added to ELD Workshops at GATS on Aug. 24, 26

Federal trucking regulators will be in Dallas Aug. 24-26 to hear from drivers about concerns they may have regarding the Dec. 18 implementation of electronic logging devices.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 21, 2017
Government, Business

Funding Plan Must Continue Absent Infrastructure Council, Stakeholders Say

The White House’s recent announcement that an advisory council on infrastructure matters would not convene as planned should not derail efforts to achieve a long-term funding fix for infrastucture, policymakers and freight groups said.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 21, 2017