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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.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Freight Group Emphasizes Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.

July 27, 2023
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill

Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier’s competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

July 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

House Transportation Leaders Tout Self-Driving Technology

Ensuring nationwide standards for self-driving technology would assist with safety and efficiency, the leadership of a House panel said recently.

July 26, 2023
Government

Fiscal 2024 Transportation Funding Bills Await Votes

After committees approved versions of a fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, Congress is unlikely to clear the legislation before its August recess.

July 25, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafety

‘Family’ Reunion: Swan Qualifies for Sixth Nationals

Preparation paid off for FedEx Freight driver Paul Swan at the Colorado Truck Driving Championships. That it felt like a family reunion was just the cherry on top.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentLogistics

Senate Defense Bill Includes Freight-Centric Policy

WASHINGTON — A must-pass defense policy bill under consideration in the Senate includes a proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentSafety

Funding Leaders Eye FY24 Bills’ Finalization

Leaders in the House and Senate aim to finalize legislation that would fund the Department of Transportation during fiscal 2024.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentFuel

Republicans Highlight Role of Internal Combustion Engines

Legislation that aims to block efforts to prevent the sale of internal combustion engines was recently introduced in the Senate.

July 20, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafetyFor-Hire

Schroeder Embraces Safety in Trucking Championships

FedEx Freight driver David Schroeder, Ohio's trucking champion who will be competing at nationals in his home state, embraces safety on and off the skills course.

July 18, 2023
Government

House Committee Considers Fiscal 2024 Bill

The transportation funding committee in theU.S. House of Representativeswill consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill July 18.

July 17, 2023