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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, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Jacobs Prepares for Tougher Emissions Standards

Jacobs Vehicle Systems is taking to the road to demonstrate its latest technologies directly to fleets and others as the company retools how it wants to be viewed — as a provider of emissions technology, not just the place for engine brakes.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 13, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 1.1 Cents to $3.073 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.1 cents to $3.073 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 12, the day after the national Veterans Day holiday.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 12, 2019
Business, Equipment

Wabash Posts Higher Q3 Earnings, Record Revenue

Wabash National Corp. reported higher earnings and record third-quarter revenue, citing growth in final-mile and commercial trailer products, and higher sales prices.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 6, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel

Cummins Puts Faith in Diesel, Readies for Hydrogen

ATLANTA — Cummins Inc., underscoring its belief in the power of choice, announced its latest advances in fuel efficiency for its heavy-duty diesel engines and showcased hydrogen fuel cell technology in its own Class 8 demonstration model.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2019
Business, Equipment

Meritor Offers New e-Axles for Global Market

ATLANTA — Meritor Inc. announced it expanded its electric drivetrain business and developed friction material with reduced levels of copper ahead of the regulatory deadline, launched an air disc brake package and enhanced certain axles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2019
Business, Equipment

October Class 8 Orders Highest in 11 Months

Preliminary net Class 8 orders for October, a bellwether month, were 22,100 and the highest in 11 months, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $3.062 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.2 cent to $3.062 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 4.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 4, 2019
Business, Equipment

Allison Reports Lower Q3 Results

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter amid uneven demand in its markets.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2019
Business, Equipment

Cummins Q3 Earnings, Revenue Follow Markets Down

Cummins Inc. posted lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as demand fell for trucks and construction equipment.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2019
Business, Equipment

Dana Posts Record Q3 Sales, Higher Net Income

Dana Inc. notched higher net income and record revenue in the third quarter, propelled by its backlog and recent acquisitions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2019