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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.


GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Congress Debates FY25 NDAA

A comprehensive defense policy measure recently approved in the House of Representatives proposes security enhancements for trucks at military bases and a review of a new moving contract.

June 20, 2024
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Andrew Lewis

When Andrew Lewis, 22, competed in Maine's state truck driving championship May 18, he kicked off the fourth generation of 鈥渞oadeo鈥 competitors for the Lewis family.

June 20, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

House Panel Takes Up Water Resources Development Act

This month, the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a policy update to the country鈥檚 commercial waterways.

June 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

NTSB to Approve East Palestine Report June 25

WASHINGTON 鈥 This month, the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to approve its investigative findings about a freight train derailment鈥 last year in East Palestine, Ohio.

June 14, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration鈥檚 promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

June 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Defense Bill Proposes GAO Review of Moving Contract

The House is considering a must-pass annual defense policy bill that includes a review of a new moving contract and security enhancements for trucks at military bases and installations.

June 13, 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line's Afonseca to Make NTDC Debut

Donaldo Afonseca, representing Old Dominion Freight Line in the straight truck class, will be among the rookies scheduled to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

June 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies

WASHINGTON 鈥 Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation鈥檚 top highway director said.

June 11, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

House Passes FY25 Funding Bill for Veterans, Military

The House Republican caucus is pressing for passage of fiscal 2025 funding bills to avert the long-term threat of a shutdown and clear the legislative calendar prior to the November elections.

June 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Maryland Senator Presses for Baltimore Aid

WASHINGTON 鈥 Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland renewed calls for colleagues to endorse emergency aid for rebuilding the Port of Baltimore area and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

June 6, 2024