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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, Logistics

Bhatt Confirmed to Lead Federal Highway Administration

Shailen Bhatt was confirmed as the 21st administrator of the Federal Highway Administration by the U.S. Senate, the Department of Transportation announced Dec. 8.

December 8, 2022
Government

Speaker Pelosi Pushes Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill in Lame Duck Session

Before wrapping up her tenure as leader of the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged colleagues to advance a multibill package to keep the government running for most of next year.听Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

December 5, 2022
Government, Business, Breaking News

Senate Passes Measure to Avoid Rail Strike

Moving quickly to help avert a rail workers strike that would have cost the national economy an estimated $2 billion per day, the U.S. Senate on Dec. 1 advanced a tentative labor agreement between railroads and their employees.

December 1, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Senators Introduce Truck Parking Bill

Legislation meant to improve parking access for truck drivers nationwide was introduced in the U.S. Senate on Dec. 1.

December 1, 2022
Government

Sen. Chuck Schumer Urges Colleagues to Approve Fiscal 2023 Funding Bill

During the busy post-election lame duck session of Congress, the top Democrat in the U.S. Senate called on colleagues to approve fiscal 2023 funding legislation.

December 1, 2022
Government

IIJA鈥檚 Implementation Raises Concerns, Draws Praise at Senate EPW

More than a year after a $1 trillion infrastructure law was enacted, the Republican leader on the U.S. Senate highway policy panel revisited her concerns related to funding guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 30, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

House Passes Rail Deal, Senate to Schedule Vote

To avert a railroad strike projected to cost the economy $2 billion daily, the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 30 passed a bill outlining a labor agreement between rail carriers and workers.

November 30, 2022
Government, Safety

Buttigieg Touts Safety Progress After IIJA Enactment

To mark the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law, the nation鈥檚 top transportation officer pointed to progress in implementing safety provisions linked to freight and commuter corridors.

November 22, 2022
Safety

Senate Panel Schedules FHWA Nominee Vote

President Joe Biden鈥檚 pick to lead the agency on highway policy will be considered by a Senate panel this month.

November 22, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters

Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

November 21, 2022