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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, Business

Trump Signs Order to Boost Workforce Development

Trucking industry executives joined President Donald Trump at the White House on July 19 for the signing of an executive order that establishes a council focused on increasing resources for workforce training.

July 19, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Lawmakers, Administration Officials Tout Weather-Resilient Infrastructure

WASHINGTON Last years destruction of critical infrastructure due to massive hurricanes and severe wildfires along the West Coast reinforces the long-term benefits of investing in resilient reconstruction efforts, a top Republican transportation authorizer in the House said July 18.

July 19, 2018
Safety, Autonomous

Federal Regulators, Industry Leaders Review Autonomous Vehicles Potential

The utilization of automated technology in trucks could prevent thousands of fatalities along the highways and offer benefits to the national economy, the chief federal trucking regulator said July 12.

July 17, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 16: If You Dont Build It, They Will Come

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) recently unveiled legislation that would leave it up to the states to raise the funds needed for infrastructure projects instead of having Congress do the heavy lifting and identify a long-term fix for the federal Highway Trust Fund. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 16, 2018
Business, Safety

Brent Shull Becomes Kentucky's Grand Champion on His Worst Day Competing

Imagine going through one of your worst performances ever in competition, in an event you selected because nobody else wanted it. And, when its all said and done, you leave the field as the big winner.

July 13, 2018
Government, Business, Fuel

EPW Chairman, EPA Acting Chief Andrew Wheeler Discuss Plans for Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON The countrys top protector of the environments first U.S. Senate appearance should occur before the Environment and Public Works Committee, the chairman of the committee told Transport Topics on July 11.

July 12, 2018
Government, Business

ATA, Carriers Sue Rhode Island DOT Over Truck-Only Tolls

American Trucking Associations and three carriers are asking a court to rule that Rhode Islands truck-only tolling program is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit they filed against the states Department of Transportation on July 10.

July 10, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA to Host Autonomous Vehicles Listening Session July 12

The countrys top trucking regulator wants to hear what you have to say about autonomous vehicles.

July 10, 2018
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Limit of 300 Gliders Per Small Manufacturer Suspended, EPA Says

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has suspended through the end of 2019 a cap on the number of glider kits that a single builder may produce, the agency told Transport Topics July 9.

July 9, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 9: Get Lyfted

More than a flashy, pill-shaped light to be placed on the dashboard, its a tool to further advance the transportation sectors culture of safety. Were talking, of course, about the Lyft Amp. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 9, 2018