• Future-Proofing the Logistics Network

    A feature of modern city living is sitting in traffic jams, to the point it has almost become a way of life. As the nation’s population grows, pressure rises on infrastructure to keep Australia moving.

  • Stability Control Central to Hino 500 Standard Cab Active Safety

    Ahead of the November launch of its new 500 Series Standard Cab, Hino has confirmed that Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) will be fitted as standard equipment to support the most comprehensive active safety package ever offered by a Japanese manufacturer in the medium duty market.

  • A guide to trucking terminology - 3rd edition

    Trucking terminology can be complex and, at times, even baffling. Whether you’re looking to purchasing a Built to Go model or to simply understand the terms within the trucking industry, we’ve created a Trucking Terminology 101 series to help you learn the lingo.

  • Hino 300 Series 4x4 a star attraction at AFAC 2018

    Hino Australia will showcase examples of its 300 Series 4x4 as the main feature of its stand at the 2018 Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) exhibition in Perth on 5th-8th September.

  • Hino expertise on show in National Skills Contest

    Demonstrating their skills and expertise, eighteen of Hino Australia’s very best sales, parts and service staff competed in the ninth Hino National Skills Contest yesterday, after winning their way through a series of Hino Skills qualifying rounds held over the previous five months.

  • De-centralising the logistics puzzle

    The modern desire for ever efficient logistics has seen the industry step outside its traditional operating model, with portions of the market finding efficiencies by relocating hubs away from capital centres.

  • Stay safe at night driving your truck

    Driving your truck at night is one of the riskiest times to be on the road for long hours. Not only do you start to get tired at night, but it’s also very easy to be lulled in the quiet and peace of an empty road. Driving at night requires more skill and concentration so let’s keep you and the rest of the road safe. Below are tips to apply when driving at night.

  • All-new street smart truck headed for Australia

    Hino Australia today confirmed that the next generation of the 500 Series Standard Cab models will join its award-winning range of medium duty trucks from November, 2018.

  • New changes to Chain of Responsibility laws

    Some of us might be familiar with the Chain of Responsibility laws whereby everyone in the supply chain must take reasonable steps to ‘prevent driver fatigue and ensure a driver does not drive a heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue’, but starting October 1st, there will be some changes that all truck drivers and operation owners must know.

  • Right fit for G.James' 100th Hino truck

    Market leading glass and aluminium manufacturer G.James has celebrated the delivery of its 100th Hino truck, with its 500 Series Wide Cab offering the perfect chassis combination along with unbeatable reliability.

  • Thinking about getting your forklift licence?

    We get the lowdown on how to upskill

  • Commitment to customers guides Hino organisational changes

    Reflecting its ongoing focus on serving its customers, Hino Motor Sales Australia has announced a number of organisational changes within its Brand and Franchise division.