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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


GovernmentBusiness

GOP Transportation Leaders Criticize Shutdown

The GOP caucus has blamed Democrats for the impasse. Democrats oppose funding legislation that lacks provisions designed to extend federal subsidies for some health care coverage premiums.泭

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts.

October 22, 2025
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Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain

Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.

October 22, 2025
Government

Washington in Shutdown Mode Amid Partisan Impasse

Washingtons partisan impasse continues to keep the federal government in a partial shutdown as the transportation panels eye consideration of a multiyear highway measure.

October 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senators Introduce English Proficiency CDL Bill

The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English.

October 15, 2025
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ATA Presses Congress on Safety, Efficiency Priorities

ATA President Chris Spear in an Oct. 8 letter detailed several matters for Congress such as boosting entry-level driver training as well as English-language proficiency requirements.

October 9, 2025
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House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines

The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.

October 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Confirms Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA

The Senate on Oct. 7 confirmed Barrs to manage the nations trucking regulatory agency even as the federal government remained locked in a partial shutdown.

October 8, 2025
Government

Trucking Rolls On as Shutdown Stalls Other DOT Sectors

Trucking regulators and officials who manage the countrys surface transportation network are operating under mostly normal conditions as the partial government shutdown continues.

October 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

House Committee Approves Ocean Shipping Bill

The legislation, which builds on programs in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, specifically targets certain operations that have been determined to be linked to Chinese firms.

September 30, 2025