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

House Panel to Examine IIJA Implementation Sept. 29

The ongoing implementation of provisions included in last year’s $1 trillion infrastructure policy law will be the focus of a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 26, 2022
Government, Breaking News

Senate Confirms Hutcheson as FMCSA Administrator

Robin Hutcheson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Sept. 22.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 22, 2022
Business, Logistics

Movers Coalition Visits Washington to Raise Awareness, Expand Network

American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference highlighted combating fraudulent “rogue” operators and promoting better economic conditions during its recent advocacy meeting in Washington.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 22, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

IIJA Rollout Prompts Partisan Views at Senate Committee

The Republican leader on the Senate highway policy panel took aim at funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation as Democrats continue to tout the distribution of grants from the $1 trillion infrastructure law.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 22, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Senators Promote Truck Parking Access

Two members of the Senate committee on highway policy raised concerns about inadequate parking for the nation’s truckers during a recent hearing about supply chain connectivity.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 21, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Spotlight Veterans in New CDL Bill

Legislation designed to guarantee approval of veterans benefits without delay at certain commercial driving schools was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 20, 2022
Government

Republicans Ramp Up Criticism of Biden, Democrats as Shutdown Looms

Congressional Republican leaders vying for control of the House and Senate continued to take aim at Democrats’ record and their ongoing policy proposals as both parties debate a stopgap government funding bill.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 15, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Leaders Praise Tentative Rail Labor Agreement

The announcement of a tentative rail labor agreement was viewed as a positive sign by senior policymakers on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 15, 2022
Government, Safety

FHWA Nominee Highlights Safety, Technologies at Senate Hearing

President Joe Biden’s choice to manage the national highway system pledged to promote safety along passenger and freight corridors and incorporate new technological features across the transportation landscape.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 14, 2022
Government, Business

Senators Introduce Coast Guard Policy Bill

Senate Commerce Committee leaders recently introduced a Coast Guard authorizing bill that would dedicate funds for shoreline modernization programs.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
September 13, 2022