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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.


Safety

Top Motor Vehicle Inspectors Measure Their Grasp at Championships

The top 50 North American inspectors will exhibit their grasp of technologies and their command of truck safety regulations when they vie for the distinction of North America鈥檚 best inspector.

July 25, 2017
Business, Equipment, Safety

Truckers Embrace the Spotlight, Friendly Rivalries at National Championship

Gary Harms and Don Logan, elite truck drivers with stellar performance records, go about their tasks with a strong focus on safety. They respect every aspect of the trucking industry, including the other drivers. But safety is their top objective.

July 25, 2017
Government, Technology

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 24: The ELD Implementation Is Happening

The sky isn't falling, the end isn't near, and the ELD mandate isn't being delayed, no matter what you've read or heard. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 24, 2017
Government, Business

I-15 Express Lanes Project Awarded $152 Million US DOT Loan

The Riverside County Transportation Commission will receive a $152.2 million federal loan to assist with the completion of its Interstate 15 express lanes corridor project, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 20.

July 21, 2017
Government, Business

Neglected Infrastructure Hinders Freight, Agricultural Sectors, Executives Say

WASHINGTON 鈥 Congested and deteriorating roadways and inland ports as well as insufficient access to wireless communication in rural communities continues to impede commerce for freight and agricultural industries in farming areas, representatives from rural firms told lawmakers July 19.

July 20, 2017
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Chief: CSA to Have Public Meeting, Defends ELD Mandate

WASHINGTON 鈥 A meeting to gather input on ways to improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability performance scoring program for carriers will be scheduled this year, the country鈥檚 top trucking regulator told House lawmakers on July 18.

July 20, 2017
Government, Safety

FMCSA to Hold Public Meeting on CSA Corrective Plan

WASHINGTON 鈥 A meeting to gather public input on ways to improve a safety performance scoring program for carriers will be scheduled this year, the top trucking regulator told House lawmakers on July 18.

July 18, 2017
Government, Business

ELD Provision in Transportation Bill Missing Crucial Support in Congress

Legislation that would pre-empt state laws on meal and rest breaks for truckers and boost funding for truck safety grants was advanced by a House funding panel on July 17.

July 18, 2017
Government

Oregon Legislature Advances 10-Year, $5.3 Billion Transportation Funding Package

Lawmakers in Oregon approved a $5.3 billion measure in July that would increase taxes and fees to pay for freight, transit and commuter infrastructure projects.

July 18, 2017
Government

Senators Introduce Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation

Truckers involved in human trafficking would be disqualified for life from operating commercial motor vehicles under legislation the chairman of the freight committee in the Senate introduced this month.

July 17, 2017