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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, Fuel

Pilot Flying J in Expansion, Charitable Modes as It Turns 60

Executives with Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, said the company is expanding related services such as urgent care centers and oil field trucking as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. At the same time, the company is donating a total of $2 million to more than 20 organizations supporting military families and other community groups.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Nikola to Expand Into Europe With Hydrogen-Electric Tre

Nikola Motor Co. announced it would begin production within five years in Europe of a heavy-duty, hydrogen-electric truck designed to be compatible with full autonomy as it expands its business beyond North America.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2018
Business

Class 8 Orders Still Rising 12 Months After Initial Surge Began

North American orders of Class 8 vehicles in October reached 43,600 and extended the cycle of strong demand that began a year ago, ACT Research Co. reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 5, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wabash Posts Mixed Earnings as Backlog Sets Record

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. posted its second-highest revenue ever in the third quarter, but the news wasn’t all good.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Shell Lubricants Launches ProAcademy Web-Based Training

AUSTIN, Texas — Shell Lubricants announced the launch for fleet customers and noncustomers alike of Shell ProAcademy, an online modular learning tool intended to educate and retain technicians.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018
Business, Technology

Decisiv Broadens Options for Managing Service-Related Data

AUSTIN, Texas — Decisiv Inc., a provider of service-relationship management solutions for fleets, announced Explore, a data analytics reporting tool that gives customers greater control in drilling down into the raw service-related data and customizing reports.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 30, 2018

DTNA Outlines Broad Agenda for Commercial Vehicle Business

AUSTIN, Texas — Daimler Trucks North America recently held the first meeting of its electric vehicle customer council and will host a separate meeting soon with dozens of government agencies to discuss how to support further innovations in safety and infrastructure, DTNA President Roger Nielsen said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

Infrastructure Failing as Funding Remains Elusive, Experts Say

AUSTIN, Texas — The Highway Trust Fund, struggling to stay relevant amid a shifting transportation environment, can be fixed with more money flowing in from fuel sales, trucking industry experts said as they advocated for repairing and expanding the nation’s infrastructure.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2018
Business

Dana Posts 38% Jump in Third-Quarter Net Income

Supplier Dana Inc. reported third-quarter net income surged and revenue climbed higher amid strength in three of its four business units.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 29, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA Honors Industry Champions, Leaders at MCE

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations recognized champions from recent industry events, trucking companies focused on safety, emerging leaders and state trucking association executives during its annual Leadership and Awards Luncheon.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2018