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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.


GovernmentBusiness

House Moving Away From FAA Bill Containing Meal-Break Provision

The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill containing a key provision related to meal breaks is expected to be put on hold by Republicans who control the House floor schedule, according to multiple published reports. ATA President Bill Graves, Sen. Barbara Boxer react.

February 26, 2016
BusinessTechnology

Social Media, Big Data Are Influential Tools for Recruitment, Retention of Truck Drivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Enhanced social media presence and expanded use of big data analytics are two critical tactics for carriers seeking to solve the ongoing problem of the driver shortage, experts at a conference here on recruitment and retention said last week.

February 22, 2016
Business

Better Roads Could Help Fleets Keep Drivers by Improving Productivity, ATAs Costello Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Federal officials should focus more on efforts to reduce traffic congestion along the countrys main roadways, a move that would help retain drivers across the trucking industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

February 22, 2016
GovernmentBusiness

Fix Roads, Bridges to Help Retain Drivers, ATA Economist Says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Government officials should do more to reduce traffic congestion along the countrys roadways as a way to help retain drivers across the industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

February 16, 2016
GovernmentBusiness

Obama Budget Would Boost Transport

New infrastructure projects would be funded through a significant new tax on oil companies, according to President Obamas fiscal 2017 budget request.

February 15, 2016
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Obama's $98.1 Billion Budget Proposes New Per-Barrel Fee on Oil

New infrastructure projects capable of withstanding severe weather events would be funded through a new tax on oil companies, according to the Obama White Houses fiscal 2017 budget request unveiled Feb. 9.

February 9, 2016
Government

Thune: Senators Have Concerns About Darling as FMCSA Chief

WASHINGTON Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Commerce Committee, said senators on the panel have raised concerns about Scott Darling, the Obama administrations pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

February 8, 2016
Business

Corporate Culture a Key to Driver Retention

Fleets can persuade drivers to stay with their companies longer by ensuring the corporate culture is enjoyable, which is significant because many trucking companies are grappling with driver shortages, industry observers said.

February 8, 2016
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Republicans Unlikely to Back $10-Per-Barrel Oil Tax, Transportation Budget Expert Says

A proposal by the Obama administration to get oil companies to pay a $10-per-barrel fee on oil is unlikely to get Republican support in Congress, transportation budget expert Jack Basso told Transport Topics.

February 5, 2016
Government

Sen. John Thune: FMCSA Nominee Scott Darlings Depth of Experience Concerns Some Senators

WASHINGTON Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) said senators on the panel have raised concerns about Scott Darling, President Obamas choice to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

February 2, 2016