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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.


Government, Business, Safety

Senate Passes Supply Chain-Related Defense Bill

A proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations was approved as part of a defense policy bill in the U.S. Senate.

August 1, 2023
Business, Safety

Pre-Trip Master Shamrell Bound for 17th NTDC

NTDC-bound FedEx Freight driver Dan Shamrell from Oregon is among the most accomplished pre-trip experts competing in precision-driving events.

July 31, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Spero, Colantuone, Hicks Take It to the Next Level

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. 鈥 Anthony Spero,听William Colantuone and Joe Hicks claimed titles at the New England Tri-State Truck Driving Championships to punch their tickets for nationals.

July 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Freight Group Emphasizes Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure

WASHINGTON 鈥 A coalition of freight stakeholders called for greater emphasis on the heavy-duty sector as federal lawmakers and regulators prioritize electric vehicles nationwide.

July 27, 2023
Government, Safety, Logistics

Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill

Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier鈥檚 competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

July 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

House Transportation Leaders Tout Self-Driving Technology

Ensuring nationwide standards for self-driving technology would assist with safety and efficiency, the leadership of a House panel said recently.

July 26, 2023
Government

Fiscal 2024 Transportation Funding Bills Await Votes

After committees approved versions of a fiscal 2024 transportation funding bill, Congress is unlikely to clear the legislation before its August recess.

July 25, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

鈥楩amily鈥 Reunion: Swan Qualifies for Sixth Nationals

Preparation paid off for FedEx Freight driver Paul Swan at the Colorado Truck Driving Championships. That it felt like a family reunion was just the cherry on top.听

July 21, 2023
Government, Logistics

Senate Defense Bill Includes Freight-Centric Policy

WASHINGTON 鈥 A must-pass defense policy bill under consideration in the Senate includes a proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations.

July 20, 2023
Government, Safety

Funding Leaders Eye FY24 Bills鈥 Finalization

Leaders in the House and Senate aim to finalize legislation that would fund the Department of Transportation during fiscal 2024.

July 20, 2023