Jade Brasher

MILFORD, Michigan—If there’s one thing journalists were to take back with them from Chevrolet's safety showcase at the manufacturer’s proving grounds here, it’s that safety is part of General Motors’ company culture.

To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, the crews from FleetOwner and Fleet Maintenance look at the trucking industry’s historical roots and its tech-driven future. From the first horse-drawn wagons to alternative powertrains, this is how freight has moved the nation. The story of America is very much a story of logistics. This is the video format of an episode of The Fleet Lead podcast.

Is hydrogen fuel for the trucking industry still a thing? The answer depends on who you ask. Some will shake their heads. “It’s too expensive.” “There’s no infrastructure.” Others are using hydrogen-powered trucks in their operations today. But perhaps the best assessment when determining whether hydrogen is the fuel that could or the fuel that never will depends on who’s using it and where they operate. Who wants a hydrogen-operated fleet?