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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, Autonomous

TuSimple Fires CEO Xiaodi Hou Amid Investigation

Self-driving truck technology developer TuSimple announced it terminated Xiaodi Hou, the company’s CEO, president and chief technology officer, and removed Hou from his position as chairman, effective Oct. 30.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 31, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Allison Q3 Results Improve on Broad Gains

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported higher third-quarter net income and revenue as five of six of its end markets climbed.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 28, 2022
Business, Equipment

Dana Reports Q3 Net Loss, Revenue Gain

Dana Inc. posted mixed results in the third quarter, citing ongoing supply and production disruptions.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2022
Business, Equipment

Wabash Notches Records in Q3

Wabash reported record quarterly revenue and earnings per share as net income in the third quarter more than tripled and its backlog rose to an all-time Q3 high of $2.3 billion.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 27, 2022
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Market Softens More in September

Used Class 8 sales in the U.S. were down again in September, the average retail price fell, too, and likely steeper declines are ahead, ACT Research reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Returns Strong Q3 Results

North American truck dealer Rush Enterprises Inc. reported a surge in third-quarter net income and revenue, amid ongoing pent-up demand for commercial vehicles and growth in aftermarket services.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2022
Business, Equipment

Paccar Notches Record Q3 Net Income

Paccar Inc. notched record third-quarter income amid record results at its parts business and strong global demand for its trucks.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Bumps Up 0.2¢ to $5.341 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel remained essentially flat, nudging up two-tenths of a cent to reach $5.341 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 24.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

DTNA, Lytx to Partner on Factory-Installed Dual Camera Module

Daimler Truck North America announced plans to offer a complete factory-installed dual camera module from video telematics provider Lytx on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Reports Record Q3 Truck Deliveries

Volvo Group reported increased revenue and net income in the third quarter as deliveries of trucks rose 21%, with the strongest revenue coming from Europe as fleets replaced aging trucks — prompting a record for both truck production and delivery.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
October 20, 2022