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

Meal, Rest Break Pre-emption Not Included in FY2017 Budget Agreement

A meal and rest break provision sought by trucking industry leaders was not attached to legislation that would keep the federal government funded through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2017
Government, Business

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Coming in Summer, Chao Says

The Trump administration is targeting early summer to unveil a long-term infrastructure bill, meaning that the president will not deliver on a campaign promise to put forth a plan within his first 100 days. But the White House provided some clarity on when the nation can expect to hear details on the promised 10-year, $1 trillion plan.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2017
Government, Business

Meal and Rest Break Provision Sidelined With Short-Term Bill to Avert Shutdown

A meal and rest break pre-emption provision expected in a fiscal 2017 funding bill was sidelined as congressional leaders turned their focus to a weeklong funding measure instead, the chairman of the House funding panel announced this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 27, 2017
Government, Business

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Likely Out Early Summer, Rep. Graves Says

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s long-term funding proposal for fixing and modernizing the country’s infrastructure will likely be unveiled early in the summer, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a senior transportation policymaker, said April 26.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 26, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 25: Promises, Promises

As it becomes apparent that President Donald Trump won't be able to deliver a "big" infrastructure plan during his first 100 days in office, AAR's Ed Hamberger talks with us about freight rail's stake in infrastructure. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 25, 2017
Government, Business

Meal and Rest Break Pre-emption Provision Likely in Fiscal 2017 Funding Bill, Sources Say

Legislation that would avert a federal government shutdown is likely to include a meal and rest break pre-emption provision that is largely supported by the trucking industry, senior Republican aides told Transport Topics this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 25, 2017
Government

Senate to Consider Transportation Nominees to Fill Senior Positions Before Memorial Day

The Senate is likely to vote on President Donald Trump’s picks for senior posts at the U.S. Department of Transportation this spring, the chamber’s Republican leaders indicated this month.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 24, 2017
Business

Meal and Rest Provision Sought in Funding Bill

Trucking executives are urging congressional leaders to attach a clarifying provision to a meal and rest break rule in a funding bill that would avert a shutdown of federal agencies set to begin at the end of the month.

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

Cities Need to Incorporate Autonomous Technology in Infrastructure Plan, National League of Cities Recommends

As cities craft long-term visions for their transportation grids, planners should begin to incorporate ways to facilitate a reliance on autonomous vehicles, a report by the National League of Cities recommended.

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

Infrastructure Funding Inaction Raises ‘Possibility of Catastrophic Failure’ Says Siemens Executive

Failing to fund upkeep for infrastructure systems increases the likelihood of epic disruptions to the flow of goods and people, a senior official with Siemens Rail said in a recent interview with Transport Topics.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 20, 2017