Proper power: Medium-duty engines designed for medium-duty trucks
The medium-duty engine market continues to evolve and expand. By the end of this year, new Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines will be offered as part of the Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) product lineup. The Detroit DD5 medium-duty engine will be offered first, initially on 2016 Freightliner M2 models. Those engines will be built at first in
Hino Trucks aims to turn truck data into dollars
Chances are, right now, you have at least one notification on one of your many devices vying for your attention. It’s a fact of today’s business life—you’re connected with the people that make your fleet successful. Shouldn’t the same go for your trucks? Hino Trucks certainly thinks so: The OEM has mapped a course to
Hino Trucks offers custom paint options
Hino Trucks has announced custom color paint options for all conventional trucks beginning with model year 2017. Hino will now offer a wide variety of exterior truck colors that customers can order as a factory option or color match to their customized request. “At Hino, we strive to achieve a higher level of customer satisfaction and
Expanding application: Hino Trucks stays focused on total cost of ownership
In March, Hino Trucks added a Class 4 155 Model, sporting a GVWR of 14,500 lbs. and powered by Hino’s J05E-TP engine, rated at 210 HP. It’s the latest product that continues to expand Hino’s reach into the medium-duty market. “This model is built to be a workhorse in an environment where maneuverability and visibility are
The vocational truck rollouts roundup
When more than 10,000 truck fleet managers, manufacturers and equipment distributors descended on the Indiana Convention Center for The Work Truck Show 2015 they were able to witness the debut of a number of new vocational truck products. Among them were three vehicle announcements. Extending its lineup from Class 4 through Class 7, Hino Trucks
Hino Trucks adds Class 4 model to medium-duty lineup
Hino Trucks announced the addition of a Class 4 155 Model to its product offering during the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. With the addition of the 155 Model, Hino now offers product ranging from Class 4 through Class 7. The 155 Model has a GVWR of 14,500 lbs. and is powered by Hino’s
Building the perfect work truck
Building the best truck for the job begins with knowing all the options. We asked the experts to tell us what fleets need to know to get the most of their buying decisions.
Cabover offerings for medium-duty vocational fleets
While cabover engine (COE) style trucks are rarely if ever seen in on-highway trucking operations, they are considered effective by many local and regional medium-duty operations. Highly maneuverable in tight spaces and offering exceptional visibility and maneuverability, COEs are the vehicle of choice for a range of vocations, including pick-up and delivery, lease and rental,
Hino Trucks awards 2014 Skills title
Hino Trucks held their sixth annual National Service Skills Competition at their training facility in Novi, Mich. After the day of intense competition, Matt Kiernan of O’Connor Motor Co. in Portland, Maine, came away with the Skills title for 2014. Kiernan is a Service Technician and has been with O’Connor for nine years. After only
How an alternative fuel vehicle fits into your fleet
In just a few short years, trucks powered by alternative fuels have gone from a rare sight on the road to a growing trend that has seen serious investment by big fleets. Today’s biggest alternative fuel contender is natural gas. While many OEs offer liquid natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG), CNG has
Hino Trucks partners with Telogis for next-gen telematics
Hino Trucks has partnered exclusively with Telogis to release its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company’s web-based location and telematics solution tailored for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis supports Hino’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with improved total cost of ownership, better vehicle uptime and world-class user experiences,
Hino Trucks approved for New York alternative fuel vehicle – Voucher Incentive Program
Hino Trucks’ Class 5 195h and 195h-DC diesel electric cab-over has been approved by the New York Truck – Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). The NYT-VIP is a partnership between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and CALSTART. $19