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

Washington State Passes $16 Billion Transportation Plan, Includes Gas Tax Increase

The Washington state Legislature passed a $16.1 billion transportation funding plan earlier this month that would raise the gas tax to fund key infrastructure projects.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2015
Government

Fischer Unveils Bills to Reform FMCSA, Let Drivers Under 21 Cross State Lines

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has unveiled measures designed to reform the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulatory process, and establish a pilot program for truck drivers under age 21 to operate in interstate commerce.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2015
Government

Rhode Island May Call Special Session in Fall to Consider Truck Toll Plan, Lawmaker Says

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned without approving a controversial truck toll plan offered by the governor, but lawmakers are expected to meet in the fall to continue reviewing the plan, a key state lawmaker said.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2015
Business

Senate Panel Clears Twin 33s, Orders DOT to Move on E-Logs

WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators on June 25 included a provision as part of a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill allowing the use of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2015
Government, Business

Senate Panel Unanimously Approves New Six-Year Highway Policy Bill

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel unanimously approved a six-year highway policy bill that boosts freight programs and would increase funding for infrastructure projects.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2015
Government

Sen. Deb Fischer Introduces FMCSA Reform Legislation

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has introduced legislation designed to reform the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulatory process.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 26, 2015
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Senate Funding Panel Includes Twin 33 Provision in Fiscal 2016 Transportation Bill

WASHINGTON — Senate appropriators on June 25 voted to include a provision that would allow the use of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide in a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 25, 2015
Government, Business

EPW Panel Advances 6-Year Highway Bill to Full Senate

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel on June 24 easily approved a six-year highway policy bill, advancing the measure to the full Senate. Lawmakers would need to act quickly on the bill as federal funding authority for transportation programs expires at the end of July.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 24, 2015
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Panel Advances Fiscal ’16 Transportation Bill With ELD, Speed Limiter Requirements

WASHINGTON — A Senate subcommittee easily advanced on June 23 a fiscal 2016 funding bill that would require the Department of Transportation to complete its final rule on electronic logging devices and its proposed rule on speed limiters.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2015
Government, Business

Senators Unveil 6-Year Transportation Policy Bill

The leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee introduced a six-year transportation policy measure June 23 that would pave the way for improvements along freight corridors and highway infrastructure projects.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 23, 2015