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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.


Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Creeps Up 0.6¢ to $3.226

The U.S. average retail price of diesel crept up 0.6 cent to $3.226 a gallon while crude oil prices jumped higher as Middle East tensions continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 30, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion Acquires Gentherm’s Battery Division

Heavy-duty vehicle supplier Hyliion has acquired the battery division of Gentherm Inc., a move intended to consolidate control of its battery technology supply chain that underpins its 6X4HE hybrid-electric axle.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 30, 2018
Business

P.A.M. Rides More Loads, Logistics Service to Higher 2Q Results

P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. reported a surge in net income and stronger revenue for the second quarter amid lower operating ratios, respectively, at its truckload and logistics units.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Daimler AG’s Board Approves Restructuring Aimed at Mastering Rapid Change

Daimler AG announced its board has approved a restructuring, first discussed in 2017, that would create three independent units under Daimler’s umbrella as a holding company after the most thorough due diligence in the company’s 130-year history.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2018
Business, Equipment

Daimler Net Income, Revenue Down on Soft Total Sales

German car and truck maker Daimler AG reported second-quarter net income and revenue fell amid a slight increase in overall vehicle sales, driven by larger gains at its Mercedes-Benz Vans and Daimler Trucks units.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 26, 2018
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Sales Dip in June Amid Low Inventory

A dip in demand, shortages of vocational trucks and higher prices for the average Class 8 truck marked the used truck market in June, experts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 25, 2018
Business

Rush Declares First Dividend as 2Q Revenue, Profits Climb

Truck dealership network Rush Enterprises Inc. saw revenue increase and net income spike 33% in the second quarter and announced its first-ever quarterly dividend.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2018
Business, Equipment

June Trailer Orders Clear 20,000

U.S. trailer orders in June passed 20,000 but declined for the first time in 18 months, year-over-year, held back by a fall-off in dry van orders, ACT Research Co. reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2018
Business, Equipment

Paccar Hits Record 2Q Revenue; Profits Surge

Truck maker Paccar Inc. in the second quarter rode strong performances from all sectors of its business to record quarterly revenue and a surge in net income.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Horton to Launch New Emissions-Cutting Fan Drives, Blades

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Horton Holding Inc. will launch in September new variable-speed fan drives and fan blades designed to improve commercial vehicle cooling system performance and help engine makers meet the increasingly stringent requirements in Phase 2 of the federal greenhouse-gas regulations.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2018