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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

USDOT Accepting Applications From States, Municipalities for TIGER Grants

States and cities seeking additional funding to help pay for large-scale infrastructure projects will be able to apply for grants under an Obama-era program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Sept.

September 6, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Proposal to Delay ELD Mandate Advances to House Floor

A closely watched provision that would halt the December mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks will reach the floor of the House as early as Sept. 6.

September 6, 2017
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

House Panel Considering ELD Delay Amendment

A small House committee meeting Sept. 5 will determine whether to advance to the chamber鈥檚 floor an amendment that would deny funding for the implementation of a December mandate on electronic logging devices.

September 5, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 4: TIGER in the House

Images of interstates and neighborhoods underwater in Houston reminded us of the fragility of our nation's infrastructure. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 4, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Urges Congress to Reform Tax Code

The marching orders to Congress from President Donald Trump in a fiery speech in Missouri Aug. 30 were clear: reform the country鈥檚 tax code.

August 31, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Republicans Restore Language in House Funding Bill Calling for ELD Delay

The December mandate on electronic logging devices would not be carried out under a proposal recently added to a fiscal 2018 funding bill in the House.

August 31, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Mississippi Transportation Commission Opposes Longer Combination Trucks

Legislation that would authorize the use of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would decrease safety and damage freight infrastructure, the Mississippi Transportation Commission recently told a federal policymaker.

August 30, 2017
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

Effort to Halt ELD Mandate Withdrawn From House Funding Bill

A proposal to deny funding for the enforcement of the December mandate on electronic logging devices was removed from a fiscal 2018 funding bill the House is scheduled to consider next month.

August 30, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Oregon Raises Weight Fee System for Trucks Under New Transportation Law

Oregon鈥檚 weight-per-mile system for trucks will increase under a $5.3 billion, 10-year bill Gov. Kate Brown (D) signed into law on Aug. 28.

August 29, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Federal Regulators Tout Autonomous Technology in Policy Update

U.S. Department of Transportation leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the adoption and implementation of automated technologies across transportation modes, the agency indicated in a new policy document.

August 28, 2017