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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

FMCSA Grants National Asphalt Pavement Association HOS Exemption

The National Asphalt Pavement Association has been granted a five-year exemption from two federal hours-of-service requirements, regulators announced Jan. 26.

January 26, 2018
Government, Business

Infrastructure Bill Has Potential for Bipartisanship in Congress, Secretary Chao Says

President Donald Trumps signature legislative goal for 2018, a long-term infrastructure funding proposal, is likely to bring feuding Republicans and Democrats together to the negotiating table following a bruising immigration debate that resulted in a mini-shutdown of the federal government.

January 26, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous Technology Not Impacting Trucking Jobs in Short Term, Officials Say

WASHINGTON The adoption of advanced autonomous and connected vehicle applications will not disrupt the employment landscape for commercial drivers in the next few years, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) told automotive executives Jan. 25.

January 25, 2018
Government, Technology, Autonomous

Republicans Lament Absence of Trucking Policy in Autonomous Bill

WASHINGTON Key Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee, including the panels chairman, expressed concern over the absence of trucking policy provisions in legislation on autonomous vehicles awaiting a vote in the Senate.

January 24, 2018
Government, Business

Congress Awaits Infrastructure Plan Next Week; Freight Groups Oppose Tolls in Leaked Draft

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will need to vigorously promote his wide-ranging infrastructure funding proposal to help advance it through a skeptical Congress this year, the leader of the Senate committee on freight affairs said Jan. 24.

January 23, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 22: The Mayors Come to Washington

Mayors across America still are waiting for the White Houses infrastructure plan as cities continue to cope with highway congestion. Many of them will be in Washington this week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 22, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 16: LiveOnWebs 2018 Government Outlook

Approval of a provision that would clarify meal-and-rest break rules for truckers will be delayed if Congress clears for President Donald Trump this week a short-term funding measure. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 16, 2018
Government, Business

Chamber Hosts Infrastructure Event Jan. 18

Strategies for modernizing the countrys transportation network will dominate panel discussions at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jan. 18.

January 12, 2018
Government, Business

House Highways Leader Sam Graves Optimistic About Trumps Infrastructure Plan Passage

WASHINGTON Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, among the leading candidates to succeed outgoing Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster next year, said he is optimistic about the chances of advancing a massive infrastructure plan this year.

January 12, 2018
Government, Business

Trump Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law

Commercial drivers found guilty of human trafficking will be disqualified from the industry under legislation President Donald Trump signed into law this month.

January 10, 2018