Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck Expands U.S. Dealer Network with Tom’s Truck Center

Hyundai Translead has expanded the availability of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck in the United States by partnering with Tom’s Truck Center, strengthening its commercial vehicle dealer network across Southern United States. Announced on June 29, the collaboration is intended to improve customer access to hydrogen-powered commercial trucks while providing dedicated sales, service, and deployment support. The initiative reflects continued efforts to expand zero-emission freight transportation and make hydrogen-powered fleet solutions more accessible for commercial operators.

Under the partnership, Tom’s Truck Center will provide sales and aftersales support for the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck from its facilities in Santa Fe Springs and Santa Ana, California. The dealership will also assist fleet operators with integrating hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles into daily operations. Recently, Tom’s Truck Center completed delivery of its first Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck through California’s HVIP program, marking another step in expanding hydrogen truck adoption within the state's commercial transportation sector.

To support the growing deployment of fuel cell commercial vehicles, Tom’s Truck Center has opened a dedicated service bay at its Santa Fe Springs facility specifically designed for hydrogen-powered trucks. The company is also expanding hydrogen fueling capabilities by adding a temporary modular hydrogen refueling station at the same location. This will become its second hydrogen fueling installation and is scheduled to begin operations in June 2026, providing additional support for fleets operating fuel cell commercial vehicles.

Looking further ahead, Tom’s Truck Center is collaborating with Total Hydrogen Solutions to develop a larger permanent hydrogen refueling station in Santa Fe Springs. The facility is anticipated to open in late 2027 and is expected to enhance long-term hydrogen fueling capacity for commercial fleets. Expanded infrastructure is intended to improve operational convenience for fuel cell truck operators while supporting broader adoption of hydrogen-powered transportation across regional freight networks.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Hyundai Translead is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company and is recognized as a leading van trailer manufacturer in North America. The company manufactures dry and refrigerated van trailers, flatbeds, and truck bodies. In addition to its manufacturing operations, Hyundai Translead now serves as the distributor for Hyundai XCIENT trucks, supporting the continued expansion of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle solutions throughout the U.S. market.

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What does the partnership between Hyundai Translead and Tom’s Truck Center achieve?
The partnership expands the availability of the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck across Southern California by strengthening dealership sales, service, deployment, and hydrogen infrastructure support. Tom’s Truck Center will help commercial fleets integrate hydrogen-powered trucks into their operations while providing specialized maintenance services and expanded refueling capabilities. The collaboration also supports the long-term growth of hydrogen commercial transportation through new fueling infrastructure planned for 2026 and 2027.