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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, Equipment

Cummins Posts Strong Q2 Results

Cummins Inc. reported second-quarter net income and revenue soared, powered by North American engine sales. At the same time, the company announced it was exploring what it called “strategic alternatives” for its filtration business unit.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 2.5¢ to $3.367 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel climbed 2.5 cents to $3.367, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 2.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

ZF Taps Wilhelm Rehm to Lead Forthcoming CV Unit

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it appointed Wilhelm Rehm to head its forthcoming new commercial vehicle solutions division as it pursues what the company called its ambitious commercial vehicle growth strategy worldwide.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Posts Solid Financials in Second Quarter

Dana Inc. reported large gains in second-quarter net income and revenue as strong customer demand for its products continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 2, 2021
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Average Price Soars Past $60,000

The average price for a used Class 8 soared to a new high for the third consecutive month as June sales climbed year-over-year amid the lowest inventory levels yet in this cycle, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Technology, Autonomous, Top 100

TuSimple, Ryder Partner on Terminals for Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck developer TuSimple and Ryder System Inc. announced a partnership intended to leverage select Ryder fleet maintenance facilities to serve as terminals on TuSimple’s Autonomous Freight Network.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment

Wabash Reports Higher Q2 Results

Wabash National Corp. announced plans to dedicate more space to building dry van trailers as it reported gains in second-quarter income and revenue as trailer shipments rose to meet strong customer demand.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 29, 2021
Business, Equipment

Paccar Q2 Results Ride Surge in Truck Deliveries, Parts, Financial Services

Paccar Inc. reported second-quarter earnings and revenue soared compared with a year earlier amid improved truck deliveries, and record performance at its parts and financial service segments.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2021
Business, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Rides Parts, Truck Sales to Higher Earnings

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises reported decidedly higher net income and revenue for the second quarter as the nation’s economy and the company’s markets bounced back.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2021
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 0.2¢ a Gallon to $3.342

The national average price for a gallon of diesel dipped two-tenths of a cent to $3.342 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 26.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 26, 2021