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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.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

ATA Chief Applauds Senators Supportive of Trucking Policy in Autonomous Bill

Efforts to include trucking-centric provisions in autonomous vehicle legislation that a committee will consider Oct. 4 were applauded by American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.

October 3, 2017
Business

White House Nominates Economist for Top Research, Technology Post at DOT

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, was nominated for the post of assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation for research and technology, the White House announced on Sept. 28.

October 3, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 2: Seriously, ELD Mandate Is Happening

Failed attempts in court and on Capitol Hill to delay the upcoming electronic logging device mandate have done little to discourage critics of the rule who continue to push for a delay. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 2, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Graco Unveils Electric Grease Jockey Pump

ATLANTA To provide an alternative to manual lubrication, Graco Inc. unveiled its new electric grease jockey pump at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

September 28, 2017
Business

Trucker Buddy Announces New Leadership

ATLANTA A popular nonprofit that has helped educate more than one million students about the life of truck drivers, as well as their experiences transporting freight, recently announced a management change at the top.

September 28, 2017
Business

New Wash-Bots to Enhance Cleaning Experience

ATLANTA An enhanced machine for washing trailers and buses was showcased at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

September 28, 2017
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Deflecktor Unveils New Front, Rear Wheel Covers

ATLANTA New aerodynamic wheel covers for heavy duty trucks were unveiled by Minnesota-based Deflecktor at the North American Commercial Vehicle show.

September 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Agency, Industry Prepared for Upcoming ELD Mandate

ATLANTA A delay in the upcoming mandate on electronic logging devices for carriers is highly unlikely to occur, federal regulators and stakeholders said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 26.

September 26, 2017
GovernmentSafety

White House Nominates N.J. Official Ray Martinez for Chief Post at FMCSA

Ray Martinez, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commissions chief administrator, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the White House announced Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Drivers to Remain Necessary Despite Advancements in Autonomous Vehicles, ATA Policy Expert Says

ATLANTA The trucking industry will continue to depend on drivers to assist with the navigation of autonomous and connected truck fleets, a policy expert at American Trucking Associations said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017