An industrial truck (1) is provided that includes an electrical drive and a fuel cell system (8). A method for the operation of an industrial truck (1) with an electrical drive and a fuel cell system (8) is also provided. On the industrial truck (1) with an electrical drive and a fuel cell system (8) there can be at least one easily replaceable fuel reservoir (11). The method teaches that at least one easily replaceable fuel reservoir (11) can be kept on hand at the operating location of the industrial truck (1).