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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.


GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Chairman Dellinger Presses Truck Excise Tax Repeal

WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger on Jan. 22 called on a House panel to repeal a World War I-era excise tax on new trucks.

January 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements

"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.

January 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Duffy Promises Bold Vision as Trump’s Transportation Nominee

“If confirmed, we will craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation and cutting-edge technology,” the nominee told senators Jan. 15.

January 15, 2025
Government

Former FTA Chief Fernandez Honored at TRB Meeting

WASHINGTON — Nuria Fernandez, former chief at the Federal Transit Administration, was among the officials honored at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.

January 15, 2025
Government

Future of Transportation Caucus Highlights IIJA

Three senior House Democrats recently called on the Biden administration to protect certain funding obligations approved in 2021’s bipartisan infrastructure law.

January 9, 2025
Government

Republicans Set Stage for Trump’s Agenda

After Congress’ certification of the presidential election Jan. 6, Republicans expressed confidence in their ability to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

January 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting

The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

January 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

2025: The Trump Era Returns

In late January, Donald Trump will formally return to the Oval Office as the 47th president. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill already have detailed a legislative outlook.

December 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Biden Enacts National Defense Authorization Act

President Joe Biden recently signed into law Congress’ annual defense policy bill, which includes trucking-centric provisions.

December 19, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Congress Clears TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

Legislation designed to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s desk.

December 19, 2024