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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.


Safety

Houston Inspector Makes Quick Work of Field to Win NAIC Title

ORLANDO, Fla. At the North American Inspectors Championship, speed is your friend. For Rommel Garcia, wrapping up the skills challenges quickly at the annual tournament was a strategy that paid off.

August 11, 2017
Safety

Having Trouble Hearing at NTDC? Blame Wal-Marts Fans

ORLANDO, Fla. Wal-Mart fans cheered their drivers at every turn at the National Truck Driving Championships.

August 10, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Drivers Celebrate Safety as NTDC Kicks Into High Gear

ORLANDO, Fla. Hundreds of drivers set to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships were asked to first pledge a commitment to safety, honesty and respect.

August 10, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

ELDs Must Be Registered at FMCSA, Official Reminds Safety Inspectors

ORLANDO, Fla. Electronic logging devices need to be registered with the federal trucking regulatory agency in order to be valid, an agency official reminded law enforcement officials on Aug. 9.

August 9, 2017
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Confident Rookies, Veterans Review Course on NTDCs First Day

ORLANDO, Fla. Miguel Mikey Corral, a FedEx Freight driver making his second appearance at a National Truck Driving Championship, intends to be repetitive and consistent during the next few days of competition.

August 9, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Safety Inspectors Examine Fraudulent Documents, Brush Up on Hazmat Rules

ORLANDO, Fla. As the quality of fake licenses and other documents continues to improve, law enforcement officers must keep up to spot the frauds, a safety expert told a group of inspectors at their annual competition.

August 8, 2017
GovernmentSafety

Senate Confirms Sumwalt for NTSB Chairmanship

Robert Sumwalt will serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board after the Senate confirmed him to the post Aug. 3.

August 7, 2017
BusinessSafety

ATA Leaders Express Support for Super Bowl of Safety Competitors

The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.

August 7, 2017
Government

US DOT Announces Grants for Small Freight Projects

Intermodal improvements at the Port of Indiana and a replacement for the Rogers Rangers Bridge in New Hampshire were among the freight projects chosen to receive federal grants.

August 4, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

No Names for FMCSA Top Post Nominee, Sen. Thune Says

WASHINGTON The Senate Commerce Committees approval on Aug. 2 of Steven Bradburys nomination for general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation was a step forward in staffing up Secretary Elaine Chaos leadership team.

August 3, 2017