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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, Equipment

Hyliion Reports Modest Q3 Revenue as Net Loss Widens

Hyliion Holdings Corp., which went public in 2020, reported a higher net loss on modest revenue in the third quarter. But the electrified powertrain provider ended the quarter with over $455 million of cash and marketable investments.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 10, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DTNA Looks at Potential 218,000 Trucks in Recall

Daimler Truck North America announced a recall of potentially 218,147 units including certain new Cascadia, Western Star and Business Class M2 models equipped with painted modulator valves and adaptive cruise control technology and related anomalies with braking.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

CVG Reports Modest Results in Third Quarter

Diversified commercial vehicle supplier Commercial Vehicle Group reported a decline in net income in the third quarter as revenue rose slightly.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 4, 2022
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Orders Soar in October on Pent-Up Demand

North American Class 8 orders in October soared past the year-earlier volume and retreated a step or two from the previous month’s all-time record, ACT Research reported, calling it further confirmation of pent-up demand.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Reports Strong Q3 Results; Meritor Now Part of Company

Cummins Inc. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as business in North America was strong and its growth strategy added costs.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Government, Fuel

National Average for Diesel Falls 2.4¢ to $5.317 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel dropped 2.4 cents to $5.317 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 31.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 3, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

TravelCenters of America Prospers in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported net income and revenue rose in the third quarter as it delivered slightly more diesel and less gasoline, and achieved a 24.9% increase in fuel gross margin.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 2, 2022
Business, Technology

Eaton Notches Record Quarterly Segment Margins of 21.2%

Diversified supplier Eaton Corp. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as it notched record quarterly segment margins of 21.2% — above the high end of guidance and 1.3% above the same quarter in 2021.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Embark Launches Nine Sites for Pilot Operations

Embark Trucks Inc. announced the launch of the nine-site, coast-to-coast backbone of the Embark coverage map, preparing key Sun Belt markets to be served by fleet partners.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Forward Air Posts Record Q3 Income, Revenue

Forward Air Corp. reported record third-quarter net income, earnings per share and revenue from selecting, handling and pricing higher quality freight.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 1, 2022