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, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Truck Emissions Rule Rollback

President Joe Biden vetoed a proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2023

Transportation, Labor Nominees Await Senate Action

Capitol Agenda: In the months since President Biden nominated senior officials to key positions in his administration, there’s been an inability to push the nominees across the finish line.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2023
Government, Safety

Senate Transportation Leader Highlights Highway Safety

Citing an increase in highway fatalities, the leader of the committee on highway policy in the U.S. Senate pressed for additional resources to remedy the matter.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 15, 2023
Government, Business

Labor Secretary Nominee Su Awaits Senate Vote Amid Pushback

Nearly two months after a committee approved Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s nomination to lead the department, Democratic leaders in the Senate have yet to schedule a floor vote.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 15, 2023
Government

House Lawmakers Introduce Bathroom Access Bill

The bipartisan Trucker Bathroom Access Act, which would ensure access to restrooms for commercial drivers on the job recently, was introduced in the House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2023
Government, Safety

DOT’s Polly Trottenberg Chosen as Acting FAA Head

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has picked Polly Trottenberg, a top aide in the Transportation Department, to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Supply Chain, Freight Legislation on Congress’ Summer Agenda

A series of bills meant to expedite supply chain operations and improve freight rail safety await consideration in the U.S. House and the Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2023
Government, Business

Schumer Works to Schedule Vote on Julie Su’s Nomination

A vote to confirm Julie Su, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Labor, is on the radar for Senate Democrats.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 8, 2023
Government, Business

Congressional Funding Leaders Eye Fiscal 2024 Bills

Moving on from monthslong negotiations over the nation’s debt ceiling, congressional leaders are turning their attention to the annual budget process on Capitol Hill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2023
Government, Safety

White House Withdraws NHTSA Nominee Ann Carlson

Ann Carlson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was recently withdrawn from consideration, the White House announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2023