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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

Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure Grants Proposal

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed to grants proposed by the Biden White House for fiscal 2023 as funding that potentially could modernize major aspects of the country’s mobility network.

May 10, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Panel Advances Water Infrastructure Bill

Legislation designed to enhance funding for the country’s commercial waterways was easily approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this month.

May 9, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Congressional Leaders Eye Legislation Targeting Fuel Prices

With the traditional start of the busy summer driving season fast approaching, congressional leaders are taking aim at rising gasoline prices.

May 4, 2022
Government

Sen. Klobuchar Presses Passage of Shipping Bill

As supply chain woes continue to affect the commercial transportation industry, Sen. Amy Klobuchar called on colleagues to pass legislation meant to facilitate the movement of freight at the nation’s ports.

May 3, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Senators Press USDOT on AV Tech

A group of senators recently asked the U.S. Department of Transportation for an update on efforts to regulate key aspects of autonomous vehicles.

May 2, 2022
Government, Business

House Transportation Democrats Prioritize Inclusive Workforce Programs

House Democrats proposed expanding diversity recruitment efforts across the transportation workforce as the Biden administration continues to pursue outreach programs.

April 28, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Pete Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure Funding During Budget Hearing

The country’s top transportation officer called on Senate funding leaders to approve the White House’s fiscal 2023 budget, one he said aims to modernize passenger and freight corridors with the goal of enhancing the economy.

April 28, 2022
Government

Raimondo Urges Congressional Passage of Semiconductor Bill

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo pressed senators April 27 to finalize legislation meant to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors.

April 27, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

US Senate Transportation Leader Touts Biden Emissions Program

The leader of the transportation policy committee in the U.S. Senate endorsed the Biden administration’s latest initiative to curb emissions through a comprehensive funding program.

April 26, 2022
Business, Safety

Louisiana Champ Courville Promotes Mental Toughness

With the road to the National Truck Driving Championships underway, a familiar face at the main tournament has already qualified.

April 22, 2022