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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, Fuel

Hyliion Posts First-Ever Revenue in Q4

Hyliion Holdings Corp. reported a fourth-quarter net loss and modest first-time revenue as its work on providing electrified powertrains for Class 8 trucks continued.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 24, 2022
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Reports Strong Q4 Results

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income soared and revenue nearly doubled.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Reports Mixed Q4 Results

Dana Inc. reported mixed results in the fourth quarter as net income fell and revenue moved higher as the disrupted supply chain continued to hamper operations, and heavy-duty truck demand rose.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 23, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Breaking News

Cummins to Buy Parts Manufacturer Meritor for $3.7 Billion

Engine maker Cummins Inc. is acquiring components manufacturer Meritor in a $3.7 billion cash deal announced Feb. 22.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Allison Reports Q4 Increases in Net Income, Revenue

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported Q4 net income nearly doubled as diluted earnings per share jumped 117% and revenue in the period climbed 20%.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 17, 2022
Business, Equipment

Rush Q4 Results Powered by Aftermarket Business

Rush Enterprises reported gains in fourth-quarter net income and revenue largely on the strength of its aftermarket segment and sales of used vehicles.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 17, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Cummins to Build Engines for Low-Carbon Fuels

Cummins Inc. announced it will build a new family of internal combustion engines for a range of low-carbon fuels beginning in 2024 using core components on common engine blocks, with additional components installed to handle the specific fuel.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 15, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

January Medium-Duty Sales Falter

U.S. retail sales of Classes 4-7 commercial vehicles in January fell 14.3% compared with a year earlier as all segments declined, Wards Intelligence reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 14, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Breaking News

January Class 8 Sales Drop

Class 8 U.S. retail sales in January slipped below 15,000, an 11.8% decline compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Top 100

Suppliers Detail Supply Chain Challenges

Leaders of commercial vehicle suppliers weighed in, during recent earnings calls, on challenges to the supply chain and related concerns.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 10, 2022