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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

Legislation to Keep Government Funded 'Hasn’t Been Completed,' Says Speaker Ryan

Legislation that would keep the government funded beyond an April 28 deadline has yet to be finalized, the Speaker of the House told reporters March 30.

March 30, 2017
Government, Business

‘Time Might be Right’ for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Sen. Nelson Says

The mood on Capitol Hill is suitable to advancing a long-term infrastructure funding package, the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said he told Vice President Mike Pence this week.

March 29, 2017
Government, Business

‘Stars Really Are Aligning’ on Infrastructure Funding, AASHTO Official Says

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Washington’s legislative landscape is fertile for advancing a long-term infrastructure funding package this year, a senior official with the group representing state transportation directors said March 29.

March 29, 2017
Government, Business

White House to Take Up Tax Reform, Infrastructure Funding Plans, ATA Official Says

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— The Trump administration and the Republican-led Congress will try to advance an overhaul of tax policy and infrastructure funding measuresafter their attempt to reform health care, a senior official with American Trucking Associations informed industry officials March 28.

March 28, 2017
Government, Business, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 28: Ports Call for Infrastructure Funding Too

Ports play a key role in freight transportation, delivering U.S. products to markets around the world. And just like bridges and roads, they are in need of infrastructure upgrades. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

March 28, 2017
Government, Business

Senate Panel to Hear From Deputy Transportation Secretary Nominee March 29

President Trump’s nominee for theNo. 2spot at the U.S. Department of Transportation will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 29.

March 27, 2017
Special Coverage, Business

Video: ATRI Surveys Truckers on Transportation Funding Options

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a survey conducted by a national research firm, truckers at the Mid-America Trucking Show were asked how they thought the country’s transportation system should be funded in the coming years.

March 26, 2017
Special Coverage, Business

Video: Regulatory Landscape Awaits Drivers Entering Industry, Expert Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Commercial drivers starting their careers in the trucking industry need to be aware of myriad regulations to be efficient at their jobs, an industry expert told Transport Topics on March 24.

March 26, 2017
Special Coverage, Business

Video: Truckstop.com Emphasizes Value of Data for Truckers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers are able to significantly improve their profits when they have access to data and background information about the work they take on, a senior official with Truckstop.com saidMarch 24.

March 26, 2017
Business, Special Coverage

Terms Offensive to Victims of Trafficking Are Harmful, Advocate Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Doing away with terms associated with human trafficking and the exploitation of children would help improve the country’s understanding of a problem impacting millions of people every year, an official with Truckers Against Trafficking said March 24.

March 24, 2017