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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

Trump Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bills Into Law

Commercial drivers found guilty of human trafficking will be disqualified from the industry under legislation President Donald Trump signed into law this month.

January 10, 2018
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Top Truck Bottlenecks Report Coming Soon, ATRI President Says

WASHINGTON 鈥 The definitive guide to the country鈥檚 top truck bottlenecks will be released Jan. 25, the president of American Transportation Research Institute, which publishes the report, said Jan. 9.

January 9, 2018
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Discussions on Highway Trust Fund Fix Ongoing, White House Official Says

WASHINGTON 鈥 With President Donald Trump declaring infrastructure funding a legislative priority for 2018, the White House and congressional leaders are focused on a long-term fix for the Highway Trust Fund, a White House official said Jan. 8.

January 8, 2018
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 8: Infrastructure on the Horizon

Infrastructure will be this year鈥檚 top legislative priority for Republicans, if President Donald Trump gets his way. Fresh off a major win on tax reform, the Builder-in-Chief is eager to work his dealmaking skills and have Republican leaders send him a $1 trillion, 10-year funding proposal. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 8, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

P3s Not Suited for All Infrastructure Projects, US DOT Official Says

WASHINGTON 颅鈥 A federal transportation official reminded state and municipal agencies charged with advancing infrastructure projects of the need to review the costs and potential benefits associated with public-private partnerships.

January 8, 2018
Government

Senate Committee to Vote Again on Ray Martinez Nomination in 2018

When Congress returns in January, the Senate Commerce Committee will be tasked with reconsidering President Donald Trump鈥檚 pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a spokesman for the committee told Transport Topics on Dec. 27.

December 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Capitol Agenda: The Best of 2017

No matter your place on the political spectrum, it is undeniable passage of the Republican-led tax reform measure was a monumental feat. This week we highlight our favorite news items from Capitol Agenda in 2017.

December 26, 2017
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA President Chris Spear Proposes Infrastructure Fund at Senate Transportation Hearing

WASHINGTON 鈥 American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear asked Congress to consider establishing an infrastructure fund capable of generating about $340 billion over 10 years.

December 21, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: 鈥楢 Lot of Interest in Infrastructure鈥

Bipartisan support for infrastructure reform increases the chances for the Senate to take up a transportation bill next year, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Dec. 21.

December 21, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

House Disaster Package Includes $1.4 Billion for Roads

Republican funding leaders in the U.S. House included $1.4 billion for road repairs in a $81 billion disaster aid measure unveiled this week.

December 19, 2017