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Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

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


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Senate Panel Sets Sights on Highway Bill

Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito said the panel is crafting legislation aimed at improving safety and reliability across the nation’s transportation network.

June 8, 2026
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House Panel Advances $200 Million for Truck Parking

House appropriators advanced a fiscal 2027 transportation funding bill June 3 that includes $200 million to expand truck parking capacity nationwide.

June 4, 2026
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Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA

The push follows overwhelming bipartisan passage of the bill in the House and adds to a sense of urgency in the Senate to move the measure to Trump's desk.

June 4, 2026
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Senators Push Repeal of Federal Excise Tax

Senior senators recently unveiled bipartisan legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.

June 3, 2026
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Congress Returns With Focus on Affordability and Fuel Prices

Congress returns to Capitol Hill on June 1 after the Memorial Day recess to re-engage in midterm election politics driven by partisan affordability messages.

May 29, 2026
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House Panel Slated to Debate FY27 Transportation Bill

A House panel is scheduled to consider fiscal 2027 transportation funding legislation on June 3 that includes $200 million for truck parking programs nationwide.

May 27, 2026
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ATA Prepares for 89th National Truck Driving Championships

The qualifying season is underway for ATA's National Truck Driving Championships, with hundreds of commercial drivers competing in state tournaments.

May 26, 2026
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Highway Legislation Awaits House Consideration

When the House returns from Memorial Day recess, lawmakers are expected to take up a highway policy bill that would amplify federal funding for truck parking.

May 26, 2026
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Highway Bill Would Expand Access to Truck Parking

The BUILD America 250 Act introduced by House leaders would address trucking industry concerns, including access to truck parking and combating cargo theft.

May 21, 2026
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House Bill Targets Highway Trust Fund Gap

The Eisenhower-era account, which helps states pay for infrastructure maintenance, will be central to upcoming votes on the highway reauthorization measure.

May 19, 2026

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