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, Logistics

Senate Confirms Federal Maritime Commissioner

Max Vekich was confirmed by a 51-43 Senate vote to serve on the Federal Maritime Commission through 2026.

February 14, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

US Senators Introduce Supply Chain Bill Amid Funding Negotiations

WASHINGTON To alleviate supply chain woes around the country, two senior senators introduced legislation meant to improve the flow of freight at commercial ports.

February 10, 2022
Government, Business

House Transportation Panel Plans Water Bill

Democratic leaders on the U.S. House transportation committee are proceeding with an update to the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA.

February 9, 2022
Government

Rep. Latta Confident a GOP-led House Would Pass AV Bill

WASHINGTON Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio signaled his legislation on autonomous vehicle technology would advance if Republicans take over the majority in the House. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

February 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

House Debates Supply Chain Semiconductor Bill

Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives signaled the likelihood of advancing legislation meant to enhance supply chain connectivity.

February 3, 2022
Government, Technology, Autonomous

ATA Presses Congress for AV Policy Directives

WASHINGTON Setting standards for a framework on autonomous vehicle technologies in trucking is a policy priority American Trucking Associations called on federal transportation lawmakers to pursue.

February 3, 2022
Government, Safety

Senate Panel Approves NHTSA Nominee Steven Cliff

President Joe Bidens nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was easily approved by a U.S. Senate committee on Feb. 2.

February 2, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

BTS to Survey 150,000 Truck Owners This Year

A branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation this month is reviving a research effort to help gain a better understanding of the features and purposes of commercial vehicles on the countrys roadways.

February 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Guidebook Aims to Help Communities Tap Infrastructure Funds

The White House released a guidebook meant to assist state transportation agencies with navigating the provisions of a $1 trillion law enacted in November.

January 31, 2022
Government

Government Funding Bill Tops House Democrats Agenda

Legislation that would ensure funding for federal agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year is an urgent priority for congressional Democratic leaders, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

January 27, 2022