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.


Business, Equipment, Safety, Breaking News

FedEx Freight’s Jackie Reed Named NTDC 2024 Grand Champion

INDIANAPOLIS — Jackie Reed, a FedEx Freight tank truck driver from Mississippi, outlasted the field to be named grand champion at the 87th National Truck Driving Championships on Aug. 24.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2024
Government

Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates Transportation Funding

Congress is working to clear for President Joe Biden fiscal 2025 legislation prior to this month’s deadline. A new session of Congress is scheduled to start in early January.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2024
Government, Business

GOP Leaders Give Graves Runway to T&I Panel Chairmanship

House Republican leaders have facilitated Rep. Sam Graves’ chances of keeping his gavel on the influential transportation policy panel.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
December 4, 2024
Government

Senate Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers

The Senate recently passed the bipartisan Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill meant to facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 27, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and senior administration officials called on Congress to approve emergency aid before the end of the year to rebuild transportation corridors.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 21, 2024
Government

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority

With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2024
Government, Business

Buttigieg Celebrates Infrastructure Law as ‘Big Deal’

President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg celebrated a round of grants for transportation projects to help mark the third anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 19, 2024
Government

Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles

Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 14, 2024