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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, Equipment

November Class 8 Orders Stay Strong

North American Class 8 orders in November hit 33,000, far above the replacement level of 20,000 per month, but slipped compared with the past two strong months, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ preliminary data.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Kodiak Robotics Wins Army Self-Driving Contract

Kodiak Robotics Inc., a self-driving technology company active in trucking, announced in a blog post this month that the Army and the Defense Innovation Unit selected it for a 24-month, $49.9 million agreement to adapt its self-driving platform, Kodiak Driver, for the Army’s robotic combat vehicle program.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATRI Study Takes Hard Look at BEV Infrastructure Requirements

A new study from the American Transportation Research Institute that assessed the infrastructure needs for converting the U.S. vehicle fleet to battery electric — with an emphasis on trucking — underscored that the challenges inherent in such a shift will reverberate far and wide.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 6, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Ducks Under $5 a Gallon After 17.4¢ Drop

The national average price of diesel tumbled 17.4 cents to settle at $4.967, according to Energy Information Administration data released Dec. 5.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
December 5, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Names Jonathan Randall President

Mack Trucks announced it promoted Jonathan Randall to president of Mack Trucks North America, effective Dec. 1.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 30, 2022
Business, Equipment

Traton Reports Operating Profit Slips, Revenue Jumps

Traton Group reported operating profit fell 32% and revenue rose 32% in the nine-month period ending Sept. 30 compared with a year earlier, and noted a challenging environment remains.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 15, 2022
Business, Equipment

October Average Retail Price for Used Class 8 Stays Above $83,000

The average U.S. retail price in October for a used Class 8 just cleared $83,000, 15% higher compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.

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

Daimler Reports Strong Q3 Gains Amid Constraints

Daimler Truck Holding AG reported a continued profitable growth path during the third quarter, with rocketing net income and higher revenue despite supply chain constraints and headwinds from raw material and energy prices.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 15, 2022
Business, Equipment

October Classes 4-7 Retail Sales Uneven

Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales in October were off 5% from a year earlier, thanks only to strength in Class 6 as the other classes fell, Wards Intelligence reported.

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

October Class 8 Sales Show Broad Gains Over Year Earlier

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in October improved 34.5% compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported as all but one truck maker notched higher sales.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 10, 2022