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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.


Government

Democrats Neglecting Infrastructure in Favor of Impeachment, Barrasso Says

As Congressional Democrats pursue an impeachment agenda, they are neglecting certain infrastructure concerns, the U.S. Senates top surface transportation policymaker says.

November 1, 2019
Government

Senate Advances Fiscal 2020 Transportation Funding Measure

The Senate on Oct. 31 voted 84-9 to advance legislation that would fund federal transportation programs through fiscal 2020.

October 31, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Aperia Announces Enhancement to Halo Product

ATLANTA The expansion of Halo Connect, an analytics platform focusing on predictive tire maintenance, was announced by Aperia Technologies Inc. at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

PSI Touts TireViewLives Tire Management Benefits at NACV

ATLANTA An enhanced feature for tire-pressure monitoring for trucks, tractors and trailers was announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show on Oct. 29.

October 29, 2019
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFuel

Maxion Wheels Debuts Light Wheel, Aerodynamic Cover

ATLANTA An optimized design feature led to the production of a wheel weighing in at 64 pounds, one of the new products Maxion Wheels debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 29, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuel

NACV Showcases Technology, Product News, Organizer Says

ATLANTA Advancements in technology and myriad announcements about new products are among the key features of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, a co-organizer told Transport Topics.

October 28, 2019
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Volvo Unveils New VNR Model, Touts Aerodynamic Option

ATLANTA A new vehicle model meant to enhance regional-haul assignments was unveiled by Volvo Trucks North America at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 28, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Researchers Explore Potential of VMT Model for Commercial Trucks

For years now, policymakers have sought a viable funding alternative to the federal fuel tax. Since raising the gas and diesel taxes continues to be an unpopular approach to funding infrastructure, most vocal members of the U.S. Congress have discussed a vehicle-miles-traveled fee as an alternative. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 28, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuel

NACFE Run On Less Regional Demonstration Achieves 8.3 MPG Average

ATLANTA Over the course of 18 days, trucks participating in a demonstration by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency showed significant improvements in fuel efficiency through investments in technology and skilled drivers.

October 27, 2019
Government

Senate to Resume Consideration of Transportation Funding Bill

Legislation that would provide funding in fiscal 2020 for federal transportation agencies is among the measures set for consideration in the U.S. Senate on Oct. 28.

October 25, 2019