Latest News Updates From Roger Gilroy

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Roger Gilroy

Senior Reporter

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

Schneider Reports Lower 1Q Income, Higher Revenue

Schneider National Inc. reported lower first-quarter net income and slightly higher revenue as its truckload unit faltered.

May 2, 2019
Business, Equipment

Meritor Profits Climb in Fiscal-Year 2Q

Meritor Inc. reported fiscal-year, second-quarter gains in net income and revenue.

May 1, 2019
Business, Equipment

Eaton Reports Improved Results in 1Q

Power management company Eaton Corp. reported higher first-quarter net income and modest revenue gains.

April 30, 2019
Business

Paccar Starts Year With Record 1Q Revenue, Income, Truck Deliveries

Truck and engine maker Paccar Inc. reported record first-quarter net income and revenue on record truck deliveries.

April 30, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety

Cummins Lifts 1Q Revenue, Income Amid Record Demand for Truck Engines

Cummins Inc. reported higher net income and revenue in the first quarter reflecting the strength in the North American truck production and power generation markets, plus global construction demand.

April 30, 2019
Business

Used Class 8 Demand in March Remains Strong

The market for used Class 8s in March continued to butt heads with a lack of inventory amid still-strong demand. Sales slipped, and prices rose.

April 26, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Suppliers Chart Path to Electric Future

Suppliers, service providers and truck makers unveiled alternative fuel-related initiatives in conjunction with the recent Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif.

April 26, 2019
Business

Daimler 1Q Net Income Dips, Revenue Flat

Daimler AG reported first-quarter net income dipped and revenue was flat amid a range of constraining factors affecting cash flow, and despite gains in truck sales.

April 26, 2019
Business, Safety

Rush’s Aftermarket Gains Lift 1Q Results

Truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc. saw revenue and net income climb in the first quarter amid strong gains in aftermarket products and services.

April 25, 2019
Business, Equipment

Volvo Rides Higher Truck Revenue to First-Quarter Gains

AB Volvo reported first-quarter net income and revenue rose as it brought in more money from truck sales in all markets.

April 24, 2019