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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.


GovernmentBusiness

Candidates Raise Freight Infrastructure, Energy Priorities in Midterms

Energy proposals anchored on freight infrastructure initiatives have loomed large for candidates around the country aiming to represent constituents in Congress next year.

November 3, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Congressional Transportation Leaders Question Jones Act Waiver

Congressional transportation leaders recently raised concerns over the Biden administration鈥檚 temporary waiver of the Jones Act during emergency relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

November 2, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

USDOT Dedicates $700 Million for Port Improvement Projects

Additional funding for the country鈥檚 ports was recently announced as part of the Biden administration鈥檚 efforts to facilitate the movement of freight along key supply chains.

November 1, 2022
Government

Buttigieg Presses Safety at ATA鈥檚 MCE

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Before wrapping up his visit at American Trucking Associations鈥 annual conference, Secretary Pete Buttigieg offered his views on a career in the industry. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 31, 2022
BusinessSafety

NTDC Champ Roland Bolduc Honored at MCE 2022

SAN DIEGO 鈥 National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Roland Bolduc celebrated drivers鈥 contributions to the country at American Trucking Associations鈥 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 31, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Buttigieg Promotes Trucking鈥檚 Economic Contributions

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg celebrated the contributions of the millions of commercial drivers who are engaged in advancing the country鈥檚 economy at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition Oct. 25.

October 25, 2022
Government

Biden Highlights Infrastructure in Campaign Message

During the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, President Joe Biden has amplified his 鈥淎mtrak Joe鈥 bona fides, the result of which has turned him into 鈥淏uilder-in-Chief Joe.鈥 Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 24, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

ATA President Chris Spear Touts Infrastructure Law, Female Workforce Program

SAN DIEGO 鈥 American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear highlighted a string of victories the federation achieved in the past year during his annual state-of-the-industry address at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 24, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.

October 23, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industry鈥檚 Contributions

SAN DIEGO 鈥 Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nation鈥檚 top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.

October 22, 2022