Hino, Amthor International form tank program
Hino Trucks and Amthor International have formed a Tank Body Program for the refined fuel, propane, fire prevention, vacuum/septic and all related tank industries.
Hino’s Insight earns Top 20 product ranking
Hino Insight was named one of Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top 20 new products for 2011. The system provides GPS-based, remote fleet management capabilities to drive efficiencies, safety, security, customer satisfaction and green initiatives for fleet operations of all sizes, the company said.
Natural gas, hybrid trucks continue to grow as viable options
For the last few decades, truck manufacturers have been investing in technology related to alternative fuels. Early on, natural gas-powered vehicles gained acceptance for certain fleet applications. While they remain viable options, diesel-electric hybrid technology for commercial trucks has been gaining ground.
Kenworth, Hino win Truck of the Year awards
Kenworth T700 was named the ATD Truck of the Year in Heavy Duty, while Hino took Medium Duty honors.
Hino model 338 is ATD Medium Duty Commercial Truck of the Year
The 338 model features Hino’s signature J08E series 8-liter diesel engine producing 260 HP and 660 ft./lb. of torque that has become the premier choice for many vocations such as beverage delivery, municipalities, construction, utilities, petroleum/gas delivery and waste/recycling. It offers a 5-year/250,000-mile warranty and the only conventional medium-duty EPA10 engine certified at the mandated level.
Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option
The newly designed Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine trucks are powered by the Hino J05E Series engine and Aisin’s A465, 6-speed automatic transmission. Both models feature an ergonomically-friendly wide cab and a standard, center-mounted rear fuel tank.
Work Truck Show 2011 to be launching pad for new trucks, equipment
More than 60 companies will introduce new work truck chassis, bodies, power systems, components, accessories and service equipment at the event, which will be held March 8-10 in Indianapolis.
Hino engines rank highest among medium-duty truck owners
The J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study reports Hino Trucks engines rank highest in customer satisfaction among conventional medium-duty truck owners for the third year in a row.
Hino hybrids are ready to roll
After just a few months of operating the first Class 4 Hino diesel hybrid in the U.S., the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is reporting “very favorable feedback” to the manufacturer. “As part of its initiative to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions,” reported Glenn Ellis, vice president, marketing and dealer operations for
Hino previews MY 2011 prototypes
Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group company, recently previewed several of its 2011 prototype trucks that the company plans to use in numerous field tests. The 2011 model year will see the phasing out of Class 4 and 5 models 145, 165 and 185, while remaining models will be designed to meet the 2010 EPA emissions