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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.


GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Safety Belt Use Increased Since 2007 Among Truck Drivers, New Survey Says

The number of truck drivers wearing safety belts increased by more than 20% since 2007, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

November 14, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Confirms Nominee for DOTs Top Policy Post

The U.S. Department of Transportation will be staffed with a new policy leader after the Senate on Nov. 13 easily confirmed Derek Kan, formerly a general manager for Lyft.

November 14, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 13

Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 13, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

National Autonomous Policy Would Benefit Trucking Industry, ATA Official Says

WASHINGTON Developing a singular autonomous vehicle policy nationwide would facilitate testing of automated trucks and connected vehicle technologies, a senior official with American Trucking Associations said Nov. 9.

November 9, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Private Financing Tool Rejected in House Tax Bill

Tax breaks designed to help the private sector finance infrastructure projects were not included in a Republican tax overhaul bill President Donald Trump would consider by the end of the year.

November 9, 2017

Caucus Created to Keep Focus on Infrastructure Investment

A new caucus designed to call on congressional leaders to advance policies that modernize outdated infrastructure recently was endorsed by prominent transportation policymakers in the U.S. House.

November 9, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Senators Advance Nominee for Top Job at FMCSA

A Senate panel easily advanced the nomination of Ray Martinez on Nov. 8 to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

November 8, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Senate Panel to Vote on FMCSA Nominee Ray Martinez

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a Nov. 8 hearing to consider the nomination of Ray Martinez as the countrys top trucking regulator.

November 7, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Building Resilient Communities Best Way to Reduce Risks, FEMA Chief Says

The extreme weather events that destroyed vital infrastructure this year in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands illustrate the need to build resilient communities, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long said

November 7, 2017
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 6: Tax Reform Cometh

The leader of a group representing a large portion of the trucking industry is urging lawmakers to advance a tax reform bill the Republican-led tax-writing House Ways and Means committee will consider for most of this week.

November 6, 2017