Five truck trend takeaways from December
The biggest stories from December focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Executive Interview: Hino stretches into new markets with upgraded, extended equipment offerings
The rollout of Hino’s new XL Series provided the platform for the extended cab and crew cab configurations for both the XL and L Series—which the company showed off in its booth at this year’s NACV show.
Hino Trucks introduces new models, cab configurations
Hino has unified its entire lineup of trucks, including model names. Hino’s new ‘M Series’ Class 4/5 COE’s and new ‘L Series’ Class 6/7 Conventional trucks, which combined with Hino’s recently launched ‘XL Series’ Class 7/8 vehicles, creates a cohesive family of commercial trucks. Each vehicle now contains larger cab configurations and a full suite
Hino Trucks will include five-year warranty on 2020 Allison Transmission-equipped vehicles
Hino Trucks’ 2020 model year Allison Transmission-equipped Hino’s will include a five-year unlimited mile transmission warranty effective immediately, the company has announced.
Hino adds eight dealers to Certified Ultimate network
Hino Trucks has added eight new dealers to its Certified Ultimate network. Hino’s Certified network now includes more than 25 dealerships across the country. The new dealerships in the program are: Interstate Trucksource Inc., Romulus, Mich. Gabrielli Truck Sales Ltd., Jamaica, N.Y. Hino of Baton Rouge, Port Allen, La. Flag City Truck, Findlay, Ohio Bergey’s Truck
Shigehiro Matsuoka appointed president, CEO of Hino North America
Hino North America has appointed Shigehiro Matsuoka as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2019. Matsuoka succeeds Yoshinori Noguchi, who will remain on as an executive advisor through March. Matsuoka joined Hino in 1981 and most recently was responsible for total support strategy and technical solutions, aftersales service, parts operations, and global production
Hino Trucks positions its XL Series in the Class 7, 8 markets for continued growth
Stepping into Hino Trucks’ new corporate office in Novi, Mich., feels more like walking through the doors of a slick Silicon Valley operation than a typical truck manufacturer. Employees collaborate on curved couches and congregate around a long kitchen-like table near the espresso machine, which is no doubt fueling conversation. An open wooden slat staircase takes
Staying safe: The Hino XL Series’ safety options
Advanced collision mitigation systems have been enjoying increased adoption rates in medium-duty applications as fleet managers see the safety benefits—from keeping their drivers safe to reducing costs associated with crashes. Last year, Hino Trucks and WABCO Holdings Inc. announced a strategic partnership in which WABCO will provide its latest generation braking control technology and a
Jacobs launches engine brake for Hino XL Series trucks
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched a compression release engine brake for the 2020 Hino XL Series truck. The Jacobs Engine Brake is currently available on Hino’s A09 engine and will come factory-installed on all XL7 and XL8 Series trucks. Company engineers collaborated to optimize the engine brake for the new truck, the companies said. Some
New truck, new Class: Hino Trucks XL Series makes its Class 8 market debut
For Hino Trucks, coming into the Class 8 market was a decision that was not made lightly. “There haven’t been a lot of new players in the Class 8 market in a long time; there’s a well-established product offering in the marketplace today,” said Glenn Ellis, senior vice president of customer experience for Hino Trucks,
Hino Trucks, WABCO announce strategic partnership
Hino Trucks and WABCO Holdings Inc. have announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, WABCO will provide its latest generation braking control technology and a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for Hino Trucks’ forthcoming heavy-duty truck debut in North America. Hino’s XL Series Class 7 and 8 trucks are slated to begin production
Hino, Jacobs Vehicle Systems sign long-term agreement
Hino Motors and Jacobs Vehicle Systems have signed a long-term supply agreement which will last through 2025. Through this agreement, Jacobs will continue to provide engine braking technologies for Hino, as seen on the A09 and A05 engine platforms. This contract allows Jacobs and Hino to expand their working relationship and bring new technologies to
