Freightliner Trucks’ Team Run Smart pro drives Cascadia natural gas tractor
Freightliner Trucks delivered a Freightliner Cascadia 113 CNG tractor to Team Run Smart pro Jimmy Nevarez. Nevarez will run the truck in southern California and blog about his experiences at www.TeamRunSmart.com. Nevarez was selected as a PRO by Freightliner Trucks last year, and has been providing tips to other professional drivers through Team Run Smart. Based
Hino expands COE offerings
A new 2014 model year Class 5 cabover from Hino Trucks will arrive at dealers in June 2013. The 195 Double Cab COE is offered in the diesel model 195DC and the diesel-electric hybrid model 195h-DC.
Hino launches mobile app
Hino Trucks has released its first mobile application designed to provide customers with access to the company’s nationwide dealer network. The free app is available through the Apple Store and Google Play.
Hino 195h hybrid is ATD Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
The Class 5 diesel-electric hybrid model 195h from Hino Trucks was named the American Truck Dealers Association’s 2013 Medium Duty Commercial Truck of the Year.
Hino expands dealer network
Hino Trucks has reached a new milestone by signing its 200th dealer point in the U.S. The company cites continued high demand for its medium-duty truck line, an expanded product offering with the addition of a new Class 5 cabover, and a growing population of units in operation as driving the need for dealer network growth.
Spec’ing trucks for service and resale
While many medium-duty trucks are commonly purchased “off the lot,” detailed specs to increase vehicle productivity, longevity and resale value should be considered.
New Class 5 models arrive at Hino dealerships
The Novi, Mich.-based Toyota Group company, which assembles, sells and services a lineup of Class 5 through 7 trucks in the U.S., recently introduced its Class 5 cabovers to the U.S. market.
Building work trucks
When it comes to choosing the best work truck for the application, fleets have many options.
Hino set to launch U.S. COE models
The Class 5 cabover models fitted with Hino’s 5-liter J05E Series engine, rated 210 HP and 440 ft.-lb. of torque, will be available with a diesel (model 195) or diesel-electric hybrid (model 195h) powertrain. Both models feature a North American standard 33-in. frame rail width, a 56,900-PSI frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank.
Grand prize Hino truck raffled at Tow Show
At the recent Tow Show, Hino provided a 2012MY Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier as a prize in a giveaway to benefit the Professional Wreckers of Florida Education and Legislation Programs.