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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.


GovernmentBusinessSafety

NTSB's Report on East Palestine Due Out in June

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told senators the agency expects to unveil a report in June detailing last year鈥檚 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

April 10, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Apprenticeship Bill Targets Veterans

Legislation that would expedite veterans benefits for interstate trucking apprenticeships was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

April 9, 2024
BusinessSafety

Former NTDC 5-Axle Tanker Champ Has Heart Transplant

Earlier this year, former NTDC standout Brian Singelais had a failing heart and needed a transplant. A few weeks ago, the family acknowledged its prayers were answered.

April 9, 2024
BusinessSafety

Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson鈥檚 Goal to Repeat

Gragg Wilson, the reigning 鈥淪uper Bowl of Safety鈥 grand champion, called Nevada鈥檚 upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year鈥檚 road to his title defense.

April 4, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

House Passes Supply Chain Shipping Bill

The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, sponsored by Reps. Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi, was approved on March 21 by a vote of 393 to 24.

April 3, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback

House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge鈥檚 recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.

April 1, 2024
Government

Rep. Rick Crawford Pursues T&I Chairmanship

WASHINGTON 鈥 Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), who leads the House subcommittee on highways and transit policy, declared his candidacy for the full transportation committee鈥檚 chairmanship.

March 27, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

US House Passes Water Permitting Bill

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 26, 2024
Government

Biden Enacts Fiscal 2024 Bills

Enactment of a fiscal 2024 funding package by President Joe Biden on March 23 paves the way for negotiations on next fiscal year鈥檚 funding measures.

March 25, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

GOP Lawmaker Calls for Contractor Rule Suspension

Rep. Kevin Kiley is among a contingent of lawmakers advancing a congressional maneuver that would pause enforcement of a federal employee classification rule that affects truck drivers.

March 21, 2024