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Roger Gilroy

Senior Reporter

@roger_gilroy

Roger Gilroy began reporting on the trucking industry for Transport Topics in the 1990s, but at various times ventured away to report for other publications that focused on hazardous materials transportation then intelligent transportation systems — and later for nine years owned a small business that came with two vans and two buses.


Business

July Medium-Duty Sales Clear 19,000

Medium-duty sales in July rose 6.5% to just above 19,000, with the Class 7 segment hitting its peak for the year so far, WardsAuto .com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Eaton Develops 48-Volt Systems to Cut Emissions, Raise Fuel Efficiency

Eaton Corp. announced a series of 48-volt technologies to assist its global on- and off-highway commercial vehicle customers transitioning from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hyliion Reports Net Loss in Q2

Electrified powertrain systems developer Hyliion Corp. reported a net loss and no revenue in the second quarter but ended the period with $617 million total available liquidity to fund ongoing product development.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 12, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Detroit Supplies Most Class 8 Engines Overall in 2021 First Half

Detroit, the engine brand of Daimler Trucks North America, supplied the most Class 8 engines in North America during the first half of this year, nudging past independent engine maker Cummins Inc. by 1,344 units or 1.1 percentage points.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 11, 2021
Business, Equipment

Eaton Profits, Revenue Soar in Q2

Eaton Corp. reported second-quarter net income and revenue surged while segments margins set a record for the quarter.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 11, 2021
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Class 8 Orders Steady in July

Class 8 orders poked along in July at about 25,000, ACT Research reported as order boards appear full for the remainder of this year.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

CVG Reaches Record Quarterly Revenue in Q2

Commercial vehicle supplier CVG reported higher second-quarter net income and record quarterly revenue as it continued to diversify its customer base and emphasize secular growth.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 5, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Meritor Rides Truck Market to Higher Fiscal Q3 Results

Meritor Inc. reported increases in net income and revenue for its fiscal third quarter amid gains in the North American truck market.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Omnitracs Adds PrePass to Platform

Omnitracs has entered into a partnership with PrePass Safety Alliance to provide PrePass, the weigh station bypass application, on its Omnitracs One platform.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Lifts Results With Operating Improvements

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported gains in net income and revenue in the second quarter as a result of operating improvements across nearly all business lines.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021