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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

Senate, House Differ on FY24 Funding Bills

With federal funding authority expiring at the end of the month, congressional leaders have yet to finalize their fiscal 2024 legislation.

September 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

ATA Leader Chris Spear Presses Congress for AV Framework

WASHINGTON Automated vehicles would gain greater adoption with a nationwide policy framework, Chris Spear, president of American Trucking Associations, told members of Congress on Sept. 13.

September 13, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

ATA Touts USDOT Truck Parking Investments

ATA President Chris Spear joined government and industry officials in South Dakota on Sept. 12 to tout recent federal investments for additional parking for commercial truck drivers.

September 12, 2023
Government, Safety

NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown Awaits Senate Vote

Two months after a panel advanced his nomination to join the National Transportation Safety Board, Alvin Brown awaits consideration before the full Senate.

September 11, 2023
Government

Senate Could Consider FY24 Transportation Bill Next Week

Legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 will be considered in the Senate as early as the week of Sept. 11.

September 7, 2023
Government

NDAA on Congressional Leaders Fall Radar

With lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill after the Labor Day holiday, attention will be devoted to arriving at a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.

September 6, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

One With the Truck: Gragg Wilsons Road to NTDC Title

UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson of Nevada won the 86th National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Championships in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 19. Here's how he went about it.

August 27, 2023

New NTDC History Book Celebrates Former Champions

From Roadeo to TDC: A History of the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships" takes the reader back in time.泭

August 25, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal

When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.

August 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nations truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.

August 23, 2023