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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.


Business

Trucker Buddy Announces New Leadership

ATLANTA 鈥 A popular nonprofit that has helped educate more than one million students about the life of truck drivers, as well as their experiences transporting freight, recently announced a management change at the top.

September 28, 2017
Business

New Wash-Bots to Enhance Cleaning Experience

ATLANTA 鈥 An enhanced machine for washing trailers and buses was showcased at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

September 28, 2017
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Deflecktor Unveils New Front, Rear Wheel Covers

ATLANTA 鈥 New aerodynamic wheel covers for heavy duty trucks were unveiled by Minnesota-based Deflecktor at the North American Commercial Vehicle show.

September 27, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Agency, Industry Prepared for Upcoming ELD Mandate

ATLANTA 鈥 A delay in the upcoming mandate on electronic logging devices for carriers is highly unlikely to occur, federal regulators and stakeholders said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 26.

September 26, 2017
GovernmentSafety

White House Nominates N.J. Official Ray Martinez for Chief Post at FMCSA

Ray Martinez, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission鈥檚 chief administrator, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the White House announced Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Drivers to Remain Necessary Despite Advancements in Autonomous Vehicles, ATA Policy Expert Says

ATLANTA 鈥 The trucking industry will continue to depend on drivers to assist with the navigation of autonomous and connected truck fleets, a policy expert at American Trucking Associations said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 25: Reforming the Tax Code

The real possibility of lawmakers advancing the first overhaul of the country鈥檚 tax code in more than three decades would greatly benefit trucking, ATA President Chris Spear says.

September 25, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuelAutonomous

Safety, Productivity to Improve With Proliferation of Autonomous Trucks, Executives Say

ATLANTA 鈥 Advancements in the technology facilitating autonomous trucks will enhance safety and productivity across the freight sector, two executives helping to drive the issue said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25.

September 25, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Republican Leaders to Unveil Tax Reform Proposals Week of Sept. 25

A key House committee with jurisdiction over tax policy is poised to reveal a plan the week of Sept. 25 aimed at overhauling the U.S. tax code.

September 21, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

ELDs, 鈥業nternet of Trucks鈥 Featured at NACV

Federal regulators and experts continue to update carriers and drivers on requisite steps moving forward prior to the mandate for electronic logging devices.

September 20, 2017