Freightliner's SuperTruck 

Reuters published an article earlier this year titled, U.S. Energy Information Administration Projects Diesel Fuel Consumption Increase on Growing Freight Transport Demand. The ATA also says that more than 70% of freight tonnages moved in the U.S. goes by truck. And, as the movement of freight increases, so too does the consumption of diesel fuel.

The U.S. trucking industry has been dealing with a severe shortage of drivers for years now. According to the American Trucking Associations, the industry faces an immediate shortfall of 48,000 drivers, which is on track to quadruple by 2025. Those are daunting numbers to say the least.