Latest News Updates From Eugene Mulero

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, Business, Logistics

Speaker Johnson Eyes Defense Bill Negotiations

Trucking provisions for standardized access to military installations are tucked into the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.泭

November 2, 2023
Government, Safety

NTSB Candidate Alvin Brown on Senates Fall Agenda

A vote on the nomination of Alvin Brown to join the National Transportation Safety Board is on the Senates legislative radar this fall.

October 31, 2023
Government

New Speaker Johnson Faces Array of Pressing Issues

Capitol Agenda: New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has myriad pressing issues in front of him. "I will ensure the House delivers results and inspires change for the American people," he says.泭

October 30, 2023
Government, Safety

Congressional Leaders Pledge Progress on FY24 Funding Bills

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer directed their chambers to proceed with fiscal 2024 budget legislation.

October 26, 2023
Government, Safety

House Transportation Lawmakers Spotlight Highway Trust Fund

Transportation leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives recently raised awareness about the funding needs of an account central to highway projects.

October 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

US House Panel Evaluates New Truck Excise Tax Repeal

A leading proponent of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks called on colleagues to endorse his effort.

October 24, 2023
Government

Truck Parking Ranks High on ATRIs 2023 List

Capitol Agenda: Truck parking ranked second behind the economy on the American Transportation Research Institute's recently unveiled annual list of key industry issues.

October 23, 2023
Business, Safety

UPS Gragg Wilson Celebrated at MCE 2023 for NTDC Win

AUSTIN, Texas Gragg Wilson, grand champion at this summers National Truck Driving Championships, touted the tournaments focus on safety.

October 20, 2023
Government, Business

Spear Targets Truck Excise Tax, Legal Reform

AUSTIN, Texas During his annual State of the Industry address, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized a need for litigation reform and the repeal of a federal excise tax on new trucks.

October 16, 2023
Business, Safety, Fuel

Expert Shares Tips for Fuel Fraud Protection

AUSTIN, Texas A strategy for tackling fuel fraud across the industry is to identify what is causing it and adopting a plan for stopping it, a freight expert said.

October 16, 2023