Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics where he reports on Congress, trends in intermodal connectivity and federal elections.


Government

FY25 Federal Funding Bills on Congress' Summer Agenda

WASHINGTON — A fiscal 2025 bill to ensure funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation is on Congress’ agenda this summer.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2024
Government, Safety

Buttigieg Promotes Infrastructure Law During Election Year

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been pointing to the benefits linked to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Joe Biden touts as a signature achievement.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Congress Debates FY25 NDAA

A comprehensive defense policy measure recently approved in the House of Representatives proposes security enhancements for trucks at military bases and a review of a new moving contract.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2024
Business, Equipment, Safety

Road to NTDC Spotlight: Andrew Lewis

When Andrew Lewis, 22, competed in Maine's state truck driving championship May 18, he kicked off the fourth generation of “roadeo” competitors for the Lewis family.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Panel Takes Up Water Resources Development Act

This month, the transportation panel in the U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a policy update to the country’s commercial waterways.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB to Approve East Palestine Report June 25

WASHINGTON — This month, the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to approve its investigative findings about a freight train derailment​ last year in East Palestine, Ohio.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 14, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Senators Ramp Up EV Pushback

Republicans in the Senate are taking aim at the Biden administration’s promotion of EVs, and Democrats are calling out the administration for a lack of progress on charging infrastructure.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Defense Bill Proposes GAO Review of Moving Contract

The House is considering a must-pass annual defense policy bill that includes a review of a new moving contract and security enhancements for trucks at military bases and installations.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line's Afonseca to Make NTDC Debut

Donaldo Afonseca, representing Old Dominion Freight Line in the straight truck class, will be among the rookies scheduled to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships in August.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

FHWA Chief Touts Emerging Transportation Technologies

WASHINGTON — Adopting emerging technologies across the transportation landscape will improve safety for commuters and the freight sector, the nation’s top highway director said.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 11, 2024