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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 Dips 0.4¢ to $2.922 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.4 cent to $2.922 a gallon as oil prices also slipped as domestic and foreign producers squared off over how to manage production.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 4, 2017
Business, Equipment

Used Truck Sales Climb in October

Sales of used heavy-duty trucks in October climbed 37% from a year ago as some outlets showed signs of rebounding to post higher volumes and the average price rose slightly, ACT Research Co. reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2017
Business

Meritor Reports Revenue Gains

Commercial vehicle supplier Meritor Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year net income fell primarily due to a tax-related change, but revenue jumped in both periods.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 29, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure to Be Linked to Major Shipper’s Network

Nikola Motor Co. plans to locate its emerging network of hydrogen fueling stations to accommodate the logistics network of a major manufacturer, according to the truck maker, which did not identify the manufacturer.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 27, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.3¢ to $2.912 a Gallon as Oil Slips

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.3 cent to $2.912 a gallon, marking its first decline in more than a month, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 20.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 20, 2017
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Sales Continue to Rise in October, Post 31.6% Gain

U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued climbing in October, reaching nearly 18,000, WardsAuto.com reported, but other analysts noted that the market is softer and more volatile than is typical at this time of year

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 16, 2017
Business, Equipment

October Medium-Duty Sales Rise as All Segments Post Gains

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in October remained strong amid broad-based demand, pushing past 18,000 units, according to WardsAuto.com.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 14, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 3.3¢ to $2.915 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 3.3 cents to $2.915 a gallon as oil hovered near $57 a barrel amid mounting talk of the glut of oil receding.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 13, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

XStream Launches Articulated Device to Close Tractor-Trailer Gap

XStream Trucking Inc. launched its aerodynamic device called TruckWings to address the gap between a Class 8 truck and trailer when at highway speeds.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 13, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 6.3¢ to $2.882 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 6.3 cents to $2.882 a gallon as oil climbed to its highest price since June 2015.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 6, 2017