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, Equipment

ATA, Freight Leaders Press Congress on Excise Tax Repeal

When they return from their August recess, congressional policymakers should begin the process of repealing a tax on the purchase of new trucks, freight stakeholders indicated recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 24, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 23, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary

A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 22, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Nevada’s Gragg Wilson of UPS Named 2023 NTDC Grand Champion

COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada takes top honors in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships on Aug. 19.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Bolduc, Langenhahn Lead Field of NTDC Finalists

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPO are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 86th annual "Super Bowl of Safety."

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Former NTDC Grand Champions Reflect on Driving Course

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Anthony Spero, ‘The Mayor,’ to Retire From NTDC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For his final appearance as a competitor at the “Super Bowl of Safety,” Anthony “Tony” Spero’s family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Intricate Driving Course Vexes NTDC Field

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sharp turns on a narrow stretch complemented by an alley dock maneuver stumped many elite competitors during the first driving day at the 86th annual “Super Bowl of Safety.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

2014 NTDC Grand Champion Langenhahn Ready for Encore

Wisconsin grand champ Jeffrey Langenhahn, competing in the twins class, is one of two former NTDC grand champions taking the course this year in Columbus, Ohio.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. These were commonly heard descriptions from drivers about the written exam at this year’s “Super Bowl of Safety.”

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2023