With help from the U.S. Department of Energy, the hydrogen industry and truck makers are working to develop a hydrogen refueling infrastructure that can support fleet operations.

Efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations.

As connected trucks rack up miles and pile up data, fleet managers can increasingly make use of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence to access and act on the incoming information.

Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.

As navigation and routing software applications grow more granular, developers are working to integrate pertinent data to support safe, efficient fleet operations.

Repairing the body on a Class 8 truck is a process of handling moving parts while performing a proper assessment and eventually restoring the unit to a safe, roadworthy state as quickly as possible.

With trucks and in-cab technology generating data, fleet telematics providers are harnessing artificial intelligence to transform that information into valuable business insights.

In efforts to improve the supply chain system, U.S. port operators are utilizing advancements in infrastructure and technology to accommodate bigger ships and manage more cargo.

Making sure flatbed cargo is secured for transit goes beyond meeting applicable regulations, which cannot cover every contingency, experts contend.

Insurance companies and brokers are finding the benefits in artificial intelligence to better assist trucking companies with their risk management needs.