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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.


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Congress Eyes Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

Specific to trucking, the NDAA proposes improvements to the procedures associated with moving military freight and relocation assistance for service members and their families.

December 11, 2025
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Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees

The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary鈥檚 office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month.

December 10, 2025
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Senators Introduce Bill to Curb Rising Cargo Theft

The bipartisan Cargo Security Innovation Act would enhance agencies鈥 access to state-of-the-art technology for protecting against cargo theft.听

December 9, 2025
Government

Fiscal 2026 Funding Bill Stuck in Congressional Negotiations

With less than a month before the end of the calendar year, congressional leaders have not announced a path forward for approving a fiscal 2026 transportation funding measure.

December 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Lawsuit Abuse Strains Trucking Industry

New research from ATRI examines the impact of tort litigation industrywide as well as myriad factors that were found to contribute to the outcomes of high-profile court cases.

December 4, 2025
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ATA Promotes Veterans鈥 Access to Apprenticeships

The House Veterans鈥 Affairs Committee鈥檚 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on Dec. 2 examined marketplace programs designed to connect veterans with careers in the freight sector.

December 3, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Controversial NTSB Nominee DeLeeuw Awaits Senate Approval

President Donald Trump鈥檚 choice for a spot on the National Transportation Safety Board is among the nominees expected to be considered this month by a Senate panel.

December 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Congress to Weigh $200 Million Boost for Truck Parking

Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that could preclude another shutdown by dispelling a recent habit of extending short-term measures.

November 20, 2025
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

Senators Introduce Human Trafficking Prevention Bill

A 2024 DOT committee report determined that the human trafficking along transportation systems generates an estimated $150 billion in illicit annual profit.

November 19, 2025
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EPA to Proceed With 2027 NOx Rules Timeline

鈥淲e are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,鈥 ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.

November 19, 2025