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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, Fuel

Hyundai Looks to Bring Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept Class 8 to US

ATLANTA — Hyundai Motor Co. announced prototypes of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 on-highway tractor and a refrigerated trailer with cryogenic cooling technology intended, potentially, for the U.S. market.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand

ATLANTA — Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

CEOs of Dana, Wabash Say Their Role Is to Embrace Innovation

ATLANTA — Broad, innovative change is at hand for the commercial vehicle industry, and this moment has executives’ full attention, a pair of CEOs of large suppliers said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks

ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Great Dane Introduces ‘FleetPulse’ Smart Trailer System

ATLANTA — Great Dane has introduced FleetPulse, its new smart trailer telematics system that is the result of a three-year project. It is available now and intended to begin to prepare a foundation for trailers in the emerging world of electrification, autonomy and smart distribution centers.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Announces Partnerships for Electric Vehicles

ATLANTA — Dana Inc. announced three partnerships intended to advance its electrified powertrain business, including one with an unidentified major North American commercial-vehicle manufacturer to supply complete e-powertrain systems for a medium-duty vehicle program beginning next year.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Haldex Sees Net Income Fall, Revenue Rise in Q3

Commercial vehicle brake supplier Haldex AB reported lower third-quarter earnings and higher revenue as it increased sales slightly in North America.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Business, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Reports Mixed Q3 Results

Rush Enterprises Inc., with more than 100 truck dealership locations in 22 states, reported net income eased a bit while revenue rose in the third quarter as it notched nearly 6% of all new Class 8 sales nationally.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Business

Average Used Class 8 Price Drops 6.9% in September

The price of the average used Class 8 truck sold in September dropped below year-ago levels for the second consecutive month as sales fell, too, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019
Business, Equipment

Daimler Rides Cars, Vans to Earnings, Revenue Gains

Daimler AG reported higher net income and revenue as sales of cars and vans rose, while truck sales globally fell 8% in the third quarter.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2019