Latest News Updates From Eugene Mulero

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.


Business, Safety

FedEx Freight’s Willinger Wins Kentucky, Again

With fewer than six weeks before the country’s elite truckers gather for NTDC, FedEx Freight driver John Willinger of Kentucky formally embarks on a path of constant preparation.

July 16, 2024
Government

Senior Senators Press for Baltimore Bridge Funds

Stressing a need for restoring a critical supply chain corridor in the Northeast, Maryland’s senators urged members of Congress to approve funds for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

July 15, 2024
Business, Safety

NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc

FedEx driver Roland Bolduc of Connecticut has become synonymous with winning at NTDC. This year in Indianapolis, he's setting his sights on grand championship No. 3.

July 12, 2024
Government, Logistics

House Fiscal 2025 Bill Allocates $200 Million for Truck Parking

WASHINGTON — A fiscal 2025 House committee-approved transportation funding bill would dedicate $200 million for expanding parking availability for the nation’s truck drivers.

July 11, 2024
Government, Business

Senate Republicans Push Back on Overtime Rule

Efforts to chip away at acting Secretary Julie Su’s agenda at the Department of Labor remain a priority for congressional Republicans.

July 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Secretary Pete Buttigieg Promotes Truck Parking

WASHINGTON — Following a hearing with House lawmakers, Secretary Pete Buttigieg said enhancing parking availability for commercial vehicles remains central to his department’s agenda.

July 10, 2024
Business, Safety

FedEx Freight’s Rogers Wins Colorado’s Top Prize

Colorado grand champion Tyler Rogers of FedEx Freight is eager to again accept the challenge of competing at the National Truck Driving Championships in the sleeper berth class.

July 9, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety

Congressional Republicans Target EPA Rule

Senior congressional Republicans recently called on the Biden administration to abandon an emissions rule EPAĚý issued earlier this year specific to the freight sector.

July 8, 2024
Business, Safety

Sweet 15: XPO’s Sweeney Bound for NTDC Again

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — XPO tank truck driver Richard Sweeney reigned over a deep field to win the Massachusetts trucking championships in early June and advance to his 15th NTDC.

July 3, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

White House Seeks Funds for Baltimore Bridge Repairs

The leader of the Senate budget panel endorsed a recent emergency funding request from the White House specific to repairing a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore this year.

July 2, 2024