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

House Funding Panel to Consider Transportation Bill July 11

Legislation that would keep the federal transportation agencies funded through fiscal 2018 will be considered on July 11, the House panel holding the hearing recently announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 7, 2017
Government, Business

State DOTs Eye New US Infrastructure Grants

Several state transportation agencies are reviewing whether to proceed with a federal request to reapply for infrastructure grants that would rely significantly on private capital.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 7, 2017
Government, Autonomous

Congress, Trump Administration Finalizing Guidelines for Automated Vehicles

New guidelines for manufacturers, transportation agencies, and industry executives on the development and deployment of automated technology will be unveiled as early as this fall on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. Department of Transportation, lawmakers and senior administration officials announced recently.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2017
Government, Business

Infrastructure, Freight Agenda Still Not Advancing on Capitol Hill

As they approach the legislative calendar’s halfway point, Republicans have been unable to carve a path forward for President Donald Trump’s multiyear infrastructure funding plan, despite their control of the U.S. House and Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 6, 2017
Government

Deadline for INFRA Grants Set for Nov. 2

The deadline to submit applications for new federal infrastructure grants is Nov. 2, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2017
Government, Business

Chao: ‘Hard to Get Consensus’ on Infrastructure Funding Plan

Identifying the most viable source of long-term funding for infrastructure projects nationwide is an elusive task, the country’s top transportation officer explained last week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
July 3, 2017
Government

US DOT Revamps Infrastructure Grants

State transportation authorities that sought funding for freight infrastructure grants will need to reapply for the federal funding availability, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced June 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 30, 2017
Government

Senate Committee Adopts Meal, Rest Break Provision

A pre-emption provision meant to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal and rest break standards for motor carriers was attached to an aviation reauthorization bill a Senate panel approved June 29.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 29, 2017
Government

Senate Panel to Vote on Nominee for Top Policy Post at U.S. DOT

The nominee to manage policy directives at the U.S. Department of Transportation will get a vote from the Senate Commerce Committee on June 29, the panel announced this week.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2017
Government

House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs

Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 28, 2017