Eugene Mulero

Eugene Mulero

Senior Reporter

@eugenemulero

Eugene Mulero is a senior reporter at Transport Topics, focusing on Congress and national policy. He writes the Capitol Agenda column and leads coverage of elections.


Government, Business

Spear Targets Truck Excise Tax, Legal Reform

AUSTIN, Texas — During his annual State of the Industry address, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized a need for litigation reform and the repeal of a federal excise tax on new trucks.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Business, Safety, Fuel

Expert Shares Tips for Fuel Fraud Protection

AUSTIN, Texas — A strategy for tackling fuel fraud across the industry is to identify what is causing it and adopting a plan for stopping it, a freight expert said.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Government

House Speaker Campaign Continues With Jordan’s Candidacy

Capitol Agenda: Fiscal conservative, animated debater, Judiciary Committee chairman: Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan could become the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 14, 2023
Government

FY24 Transportation Funding Bill Awaits Consideration

The campaign for a new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has sidelined legislation designed to fund the Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 12, 2023
Government, Business

ATRI Top Issues, Spear State of the Industry Lead MCE Agenda

American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost understanding about the industry.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 11, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Lawmakers Unveil Supply Chain Bill

Legislation designed to strengthen operations along domestic supply chains was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

Eight Weeks On, Victory Still Fresh for de la Cruz

Two months removed from his NTDC step van championship, FedEx Express driver Jerome de la Cruz of Alaska still savors that magical moment in Columbus, Ohio. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

Senators Propose EV Fee for Highway Trust Fund

Legislation to ensure electric vehicles contribute to a federal highway funding account was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 5, 2023
Government

US House to Consider FY24 Transportation Bill

Legislation to ensure the Department of Transportation is funded through fiscal 2024 is scheduled for consideration this month in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

ATA Honors Lawmakers’ Fentanyl Response

WASHINGTON — The charitable arm of American Trucking Associations recognized members of Congress who are working to raise awareness of fentanyl addiction in the United States.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2023