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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.


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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
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Panel to Hear From Deputy Transportation Secretary Nominee March 29

President Trumps nominee for the泭No. 2泭spot at the U.S. Department of Transportation will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 29.

March 27, 2017
Special CoverageBusiness

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 countrys transportation system should be funded in the coming years.

March 26, 2017
Special CoverageBusiness

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 CoverageBusiness

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 said泭March 24.

March 26, 2017
BusinessSpecial 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 countrys understanding of a problem impacting millions of people every year, an official with Truckers Against Trafficking said March 24.

March 24, 2017
Special CoverageBusiness

Federal Staffing Levels Slowing Entry-Level Driver Training Rule Review

LOUISVILLE, Ky. The latest delay of an entry-level driver training rule is being slowed by the smaller number of staff dedicated to the task, an official with the agency overseeing truck policies said March 23 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2017
Special CoverageGovernmentBusiness

Federal Transportation Funding Push to Boost Industry Jobs, Fastport CEO Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. The adoption of President Trumps call for a massive infrastructure funding bill would help promote employment throughout the transportation and logistics sectors, the head of a firm helping veterans to find jobs said at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2017
Special CoverageBusiness

Mid-America Trucking Show Features Return of 3 Heavy-Duty Truck Makers

The Mid-America Trucking Show is set to kick off this week, giving attendees a closeup look at the latest developments in truck equipment and technology and opportunities to learn more about industry issues.

March 22, 2017
Government

'Get Something Done on Infrastructure Funding Before Next Spring, Rep Bill Shuster Says

WASHINGTON The top transportation authorizer in the House offered a more precise timeline for when members of Congress should look to advance a long-term infrastructure funding package.

March 21, 2017