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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.


Government, Business

Funding Plan Must Continue Absent Infrastructure Council, Stakeholders Say

The White House鈥檚 recent announcement that an advisory council on infrastructure matters would not convene as planned should not derail efforts to achieve a long-term funding fix for infrastucture, policymakers and freight groups said.

August 21, 2017
Business, Safety

TMAF Mascot鈥檚 Name to Be Announced Aug. 26

The Trucking Moves America Forward mascot will be revealed Aug. 26 at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas.

August 18, 2017
Government, Business

Atlanta Mayor to Address Tolling Proponents at IBTTA Conference Sept. 10-12

The mayor of Atlanta is scheduled to expound on the local transportation system when he greets attendees at the 85th annual International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association conference in his city in September.

August 17, 2017
Government, Business, Safety

House Democratic Transportation Leader Blasts Trump鈥檚 Executive Order

President Donald Trump is consistently falling short on his promise to modernize the country鈥檚 intricate infrastructure network, said the top Democrat on the House transportation panel.

August 16, 2017
Government, Business

Trump Predicts Democrats Will Support Infrastructure Funding Plan

After issuing an executive order to streamline the permitting process for construction projects, President Trump expressed confidence that his yet-to-be unveiled long-term infrastructure funding plan would gain bipartisan backing on Capitol Hill.

August 15, 2017
Business, Equipment, Safety

Volunteers Come Back to NTDC Every Year for the Love of It

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Since 1992, Richard Gillespie has ensured his fellow volunteers at the National Truck Driving Championships have plenty of pens, notepads and clipboards to be able to keep score when judging a challenge.

August 15, 2017
Business, Safety

Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express Wins 2017 National Truck Driving Championship Crown

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and East Longmeadow, Mass., earned the title of 2017 Bendix Grand Champion Aug. 12 at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.

August 12, 2017
Business, Safety

Watching Out for Little Ducks, Big Rig Drivers

The man inside the duck costume at the National Truck Driving Championships considers it his calling to give last rites to tiny rubber ducks, pats on the back to drivers and high-fives, handshakes and hugs to supporters in the stands.

August 12, 2017
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Veteran Cates Lauds Caliber of Drivers at Championships

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 During the first two days of the National Truck Driving Championships, Rick Cates, a tall, soft-spoken gentleman with white hair and glasses, monitored aspects of the pretrip portion of the competition.

August 11, 2017
Safety

Houston Inspector Makes Quick Work of Field to Win NAIC Title

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 At the North American Inspectors Championship, speed is your friend. For Rommel Garcia, wrapping up the skills challenges quickly at the annual tournament was a strategy that paid off.

August 11, 2017