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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

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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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Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking

"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.

January 6, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senate Confirms MARAD, Coast Guard Leaders

鈥淲e have done hard things before. With this committee鈥檚 guidance, and in partnership with labor and industry, we can do them again," Maritime Administrator Stephen Carmel told senators.

December 23, 2025
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Highway Bill Leads 2026 Congressional Agenda

鈥淲e鈥檙e going to have a very aggressive legislative agenda coming right out of the gates in January,鈥 House Speaker Mike Johnson said Dec. 16.

December 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senior Republicans Oppose Trump鈥檚 Cannabis Order

A group of House Republicans is urging President Trump to think twice about reclassifying marijuana as a less severe drug, pointing to potential harm to the nation鈥檚 children and young adults.

December 22, 2025
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Spear Voices Support for Cargo Theft Bill

The pending legislation would establish an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center at the Department of 91视频land Security. It awaits congressional approval.

December 18, 2025
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Highway Safety Emerged as a Bright Spot in 2025

2025 was marked by a sharpened focus on highway safety as well as potential challenges for the freight industry associated with tariffs and the economy.

December 17, 2025
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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

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