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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 OKs Bill Ensuring Truck Access to Military Bases

Congress has advanced a comprehensive Pentagon policy bill with provisions specific to trucking, clearing the measure for enactment before the legislative body adjourns.

December 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Congressional Committees Eye Water Resources Act for 2024

Legislation meant to improve connectivity along the nation鈥檚 commercial waterways is on transportation policymakers鈥 radar for 2024.

December 12, 2023
Government

FMCSA鈥檚 Robin Hutcheson Set to Appear Before House Panel

Capitol Agenda: The Republican leadership on the House transportation committee will get an update on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Dec. 13.

December 11, 2023
GovernmentSafetyFuel

House Panel Advances PIPES Act, Targeting Pipeline Safety

Legislation designed to boost safety and efficiency along pipeline systems to improve supply chain connectivity was approved Dec. 6 by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentSafetyAutonomous

Senate Commerce Committee Approves NTSB Nominee Inman

The Senate Commerce Committee on Dec. 7 advanced the nomination of J. Todd Inman to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board through 2027.

December 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USDOT Announces $1.5 Billion in Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the availability of grants designed to advance big-ticket infrastructure projects along commercial and commuter corridors.

December 5, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

To Strengthen Freight Connectivity, DOT Goes With the FLOW

Capitol Agenda: The Department of Transportation鈥檚 Freight Logistics Optimization Works program will unite public and private stakeholders to enable a more resilient freight network.听

December 4, 2023
Government

Congressional Funding Negotiations Continue in December

After the enactment of a short-term government funding bill, congressional fiscal 2024 budget negotiations are expected to continue through the holidays.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

ATA Criticizes Legislative Proposal on Trucker Compensation

American Trucking Associations is leading opposition to legislation in Congress aiming at recasting how certain commercial drivers are compensated.

November 30, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Transportation Leaders Urge Passage of Freight Rail Bill

Policymakers are calling on congressional leaders to consider freight safety legislation as the Biden administration enhanced its commitment to supply chain connectivity.

November 29, 2023