Latest News Updates From Eugene Mulero

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, Safety

House to Take Up Meal, Rest Break Provision in September

House Republican leaders have signaled a willingness to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break rules for truckers when they consider a fiscal 2018 funding bill on the chamber’s floor as early as September.

August 24, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Little Known Bill on ELDs Quietly Gaining Supporters in US House

A U.S. House of Representatives bill that would delay the December mandate for electronic logging devices is quietly gaining co-sponsors despite lacking support from congressional Republican leaders, a committee of jurisdiction and most of the trucking industry.

August 23, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

In Latest Speech, Trump Promises Infrastructure Bill

After announcing an advisory council on infrastructure policy would not convene amid corporate leaders’ response to his reaction to racial violence, President Donald Trump expressed commitment to ensuring long-term funding legislation for the country’s transportation network is approved.

August 23, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

N.Y., N.J. Senators Press Chao on Halting Sleep Apnea Rule

The information that prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to recently withdraw from a rulemaking process that would have eventually led to policy for sleep apnea workers is being sought by four U.S. senators from Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

August 22, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Details Added to ELD Workshops at GATS on Aug. 24, 26

Federal trucking regulators will be in Dallas Aug. 24-26 to hear from drivers about concerns they may have regarding the Dec. 18 implementation of electronic logging devices.

August 21, 2017
Government, Business

Funding Plan Must Continue Absent Infrastructure Council, Stakeholders Say

The White House’s recent announcement that an advisory council on infrastructure matters would not convene as planned should not derail efforts to achieve a long-term funding fix for infrastucture, policymakers and freight groups said.

August 21, 2017
Business, Safety

TMAF Mascot’s Name to Be Announced Aug. 26

The Trucking Moves America Forward mascot will be revealed Aug. 26 at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

August 18, 2017
Government, Business

Atlanta Mayor to Address Tolling Proponents at IBTTA Conference Sept. 10-12

The mayor of Atlanta is scheduled to expound on the local transportation system when he greets attendees at the 85th annual International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association conference in his city in September.

August 17, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

House Democratic Transportation Leader Blasts Trump’s Executive Order

President Donald Trump is consistently falling short on his promise to modernize the country’s intricate infrastructure network, said the top Democrat on the House transportation panel.

August 16, 2017
Government, Business

Trump Predicts Democrats Will Support Infrastructure Funding Plan

After issuing an executive order to streamline the permitting process for construction projects, President Trump expressed confidence that his yet-to-be unveiled long-term infrastructure funding plan would gain bipartisan backing on Capitol Hill.

August 15, 2017