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, Business, Safety

NTSB's Report on East Palestine Due Out in June

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board told senators the agency expects to unveil a report in June detailing last year’s freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 10, 2024
Government, Business

Senate Apprenticeship Bill Targets Veterans

Legislation that would expedite veterans benefits for interstate trucking apprenticeships was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 9, 2024
Business, Safety

Former NTDC 5-Axle Tanker Champ Has Heart Transplant

Earlier this year, former NTDC standout Brian Singelais had a failing heart and needed a transplant. A few weeks ago, the family acknowledged its prayers were answered.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 9, 2024
Business, Safety

Nevada Event Kicks Off NTDC Champ Wilson’s Goal to Repeat

Gragg Wilson, the reigning “Super Bowl of Safety” grand champion, called Nevada’s upcoming precision driving tournament an ideal venue for kicking off this year’s road to his title defense.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Passes Supply Chain Shipping Bill

The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, sponsored by Reps. Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi, was approved on March 21 by a vote of 393 to 24.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 3, 2024
Government, Business

House Transportation Leaders Tout FHWA Pushback

House transportation leaders touted a Texas federal judge’s recent decision to strike down a Federal Highway Administration rule about emissions targets.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 1, 2024
Government

Rep. Rick Crawford Pursues T&I Chairmanship

WASHINGTON — Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), who leads the House subcommittee on highways and transit policy, declared his candidacy for the full transportation committee’s chairmanship.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 27, 2024
Government, Business

US House Passes Water Permitting Bill

Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 26, 2024
Government

Biden Enacts Fiscal 2024 Bills

Enactment of a fiscal 2024 funding package by President Joe Biden on March 23 paves the way for negotiations on next fiscal year’s funding measures.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 25, 2024
Government, Business

GOP Lawmaker Calls for Contractor Rule Suspension

Rep. Kevin Kiley is among a contingent of lawmakers advancing a congressional maneuver that would pause enforcement of a federal employee classification rule that affects truck drivers.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
March 21, 2024