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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.


GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Senate Passes USMCA Trade Deal

A new trade deal with Canada and Mexico was approved in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 16, marking a significant accomplishment for President Donald Trump on his long-discussed desire to update the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.

January 16, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Susan Collins, 7 Other Lawmakers Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON Eight members of Congress who are leading efforts to eliminate the trafficking of people nationwide were recognized by the Trucking Cares Foundation during a reception on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15.

January 15, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

USDOT Announces $900 Million for Freight, Highway Grants

Transportation officials nationwide who are seeking a federal boost to help advance major freight or highway projects may find it in the form of a federal grant.

January 14, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

ITS America Criticizes FCCs 5.9 GHz Spectrum Proposal

WASHINGTON A move by the Federal Communications Commission to proceed with a proposal that would devote much of auto safety airwaves to broadband uses was criticized by a key stakeholder at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Jan. 13.

January 13, 2020
Government

Dwindling Highway Trust Fund? Not if Mayor Pete Has His Way

South Bend, Ind., former mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg's infrastructure proposal includes a $165 billion infusion into the Highway Trust Fund. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 13, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Trucking Backs Trump Proposal to Streamline Environmental Reviews for Infrastructure

The trucking industry and other stakeholders are backing a White House proposal to streamline the environmental approval process for infrastructure projects.

January 10, 2020
Government

House Panel Will Get Highway Bill in Next Couple of Months, Rep. Sam Graves Says

WASHINGTON The committee that handles transportation affairs in the U.S. House of Representatives expects to consider a comprehensive highway policy measure in the early part of this year, the panels top Republican said Jan. 8.

January 8, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Public Comment Period for USDOT Technology Council Ends Jan. 10

The public has until Jan. 10 to offer feedback to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council.

January 7, 2020
Government

Missing From Trumps Twitter Feed Lately: Infrastructure Details

The president's tweets in recent months have lacked updates on rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 6, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

EPA Seeks Comment for Cleaner Trucks Initiative

MARSHALL, Va. Federal environmental regulators on Jan. 6 announced a call for public input to assist with the development of new guidance for emissions standards targeting commercial vehicles.

January 6, 2020