With new normal conditions increasing the need for urban-sized trucks on the transport grid, J&T Express Philippines has turned to Hino as they add more than a score of light- and medium-duty haulers to their cargo fleet. The recent turnover of seven Hino 300-series trucks is just the precursor for 30 more Hino units on order by J&T Express.
Manila, 26 November 2020 – Recognizing the importance of small to medium trucks in meeting the rising demand for online shopping and parcel delivery across the country, Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, recently turned over seven units of the Hino 300 series to local courier service J&T Express Philippines.
The turnover ceremony was led by select representatives from Hino Motors Philippines, Hino Parañaque, and J&T Express.
The turnover ceremony, which was held at the courier’s Bagumbayan, Taguig warehouse, was graced by representatives from Hino Motors Philippines, Hino Parañaque and J&T Express. Physical distancing and other health protocols were strictly observed during the event.
“We extend Total Support to local businesses such as J&T who not only respond to the growing demand for online shopping, but also keep the economy moving. The world hasn’t been the same since March. But our mission of moving people and goods safely and responsibly, a commitment we had for the past 45 years, remains. As we adapt to the new normal, we will be manufacturing more light to medium-duty trucks designed for home deliveries alongside heavy-duty trucks suitable for warehouse deliveries,” shares Hino Motors Philippines Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr.
J&T Express Philippines has also ordered 20 units each of the light-duty XZU730L and XZU342LM, and 10 units of the medium-duty FG8J. The trucks are Euro 4-compliant with chassis dimensions and horsepower designed for deliveries.
A trusted name in the assembly and distribution of quality trucks, buses and spare parts, Hino will continue to be at the forefront of addressing modern consumer demands, be these in online shopping, transportation systems or ergonomic vehicles. The company is keen on staying true to its promise of providing lifetime value and in line with its Total Support commitment.
More details and announcements are available on Hino’s official website and Facebook and Twitter accounts. Interested customers may inquire through the Contact Us form on Hino’s official website or through Hino’s official Facebook page.
Two Hino dealerships on major Metro Manila transport routes have renovated or relocated their storefronts to better serve strategic locations for the major truck brand. Hino Balintawak in Grace Park, Caloocan City on EDSA and has renovated its showroom and Hino Pasig on C5 has moved to a better location along the major beltway.
In their press statement announcing these developments, Hino Philippines observed how new health protocols have made the public uncommonly anxious about common transport, citing this as their reason for supporting the Hino Balintawak renovation and Hino Pasig relocation–moves that improve their service capabilities.
Press Statement of Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), “Hino Balintawak and Hino Pasig dealerships get upgrades,” 2020:
Manila, Philippines | 3 September 2020 – Staying committed to providing highly reliable products and services, Hino Balintawak and Hino Pasig dealers stay abreast of the needs of its customers by upgrading their facilities. This initiative is supported by Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, as it cements the brand’s Total Support promise.
With different parts of the nation adopting varying state-mandated community health protocols, transportation has become a common concern among commuters and enterprises. Taking into account the rising need for modes of transportation, local market assessments and route considerations, HMP, has extended full support to both the Balintawak and Pasig dealerships in enhancing its overall service to be able to provide its consumers a more seamless experience in these trying times.
Hino Balintawak Full Line dealership façade
The renovated Balintawak showroom is strategically located along #5 EDSA, Brgy. 95 East Grace Park, Caloocan City 1403, easily accessible to motorists and commuters traversing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx). The area is also convenient for those planning to go to Baguio and other nearby northern provinces through the newly completed Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) as soon as travel is allowed and safe. Furthermore, the Balintawak showroom has Hino’s Full Line 3S complete with sales, spare parts and after-sales services, guaranteeing a smooth and easy access for consumers. The showroom also houses Hino’s light, medium and heavy-duty truck lineup from the 300, 500 and 700 series.
Consequently, to enable more customers to access Hino’s 3S offering, Hino Pasig moved to #80 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. (C5), Brgy. Ugong Norte, Quezon City, a few kilometers away from its previous #100 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue location. The Pasig dealership is housed in a 4,940 sqm. property, providing a bigger space for the light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and the mini, midi and big busses in display. The branch was also recognized as Hino’s 2017 Dealer of the Year because of aggressive and innovative sales programs and continuous, stable, dynamic and seamless business operations.
Service bay of Hino Pasig Full Line dealership
The renovation of the Balintawak showroom and relocation of the Pasig dealership are aligned with Hino’s Dealership Total Support Standardization program, which not only further strengthens HMP’s 45-year foothold in the country but also ensures continued high-quality service in all Hino dealerships nationwide. This move reinforces both the dealers’ and HMP’s promise of bringing high-caliber service to its customers, especially at a time when transportation is most crucial.
“As a company dedicated to contributing to local communities where we do business, HMP stands by its promise, in full support of our dealer-initiated movements, in providing more accessible products and quality services to our customers, considering how crucial a seamless transport of people and goods is these days. Our Total Support promise also led us to provide free shuttle rides to medical frontliners and other commuters as well as in launching an online shop through our official website for a safer platform for use by Filipinos across the country,” HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata shares.
Hino ensures its customers and employees that their health and safety are always the top priority for the company. All Hino dealerships and showrooms comply with the health and safety measures mandated by the Department of Health. Regular checking of temperature and sanitation are strictly observed to maintain a safe and clean environment.
Everyone entering the dealerships is required to hand sanitize with alcohol and wear face mask during the entire stay inside. Only a limited number of customers are allowed at a time in compliance to the community quarantine guidelines for each area across the country.
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the country’s second-largest and longest-operating truckmaker, has just introduced the 500-series FL8J, a new 26-ton rigid-frame 10-wheeler truck with an efficiency-oriented 6×2 drivetrain.
New Hino 500 FL8J being introduced by HMP president Mitsuharu Tabata
Brought in as a completely built-up cab and chassis platform from Japan and listed at a starting price of P3.775M, the Hino 500 FL8J features a 7.48m wheelbase, the longest in its class, and a 16-ton, 160 percent load factor payload with 32-foot rear body options.
With a 6-cylinder turbocharged, inter-cooled and directly injected diesel delivering 280PS and 824Nm to the first of its two rear axles, and this through an advanced 9-speed manual gearbox, the FL8J puts equal emphasis on stopping its 26,000kg gross vehicle weight, mounting dual-circuit air-actuated brakes with heavy-duty truck ABS.
The 7480mm between its front and rearmost axles give the new medium-duty Hino 500 FL8J the longest wheelbase in its class
The new Hino 500 FL8J gives the truckmaker the widest lineup of medium-duty trucks in the country and adds that general cargo 6×2 drivetrain option to the existing 6×4 offering on their FM8J 10-wheeler that’s meant for heavy aggregates tipper service.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), “Hino rolls out all-new FL 10-wheeler truck in PH,” 2020:
Manila, Philippines | 24 June 2020–Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, introduces the newest addition to its 500 series of medium-duty trucks, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler. The Facebook livestream launch of the latest Hino truck also marks the company’s first virtual launch in the Philippines.
Designed to provide Total Support, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler truck sets a new standard for medium-duty trucks with its improved safety and comfort, superior reliability and optimum fuel economy. With all these features, the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck is ready to cater to the various trucking and logistics needs of Filipinos nationwide.
“We at Hino will always be a committed and solid business partner that continuously innovates and adapts to the changing needs of our customers. We expand our product portfolio and broaden our trucking solutions to provide our customers with the right Hino truck that meets their business needs. With this new Hino truck, we aim to partner with more businesses and establishments and support more Filipinos in this time of need. We assure our customers of the Hino promise of reducing total running cost and downtime and maximizing lifetime value through the excellent quality of our aftersales services”, said HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr.
HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata further highlighted the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck’s significance to Hino’s decades-long mission. “Every part of the new truck unit is engineered to deliver powerful performance. Like its predecessors, the truck bears the premium Japanese quality Hino is globally known for. This new truck embodies Hino’s mission of making the world a better place by helping people and goods get where they need to go – safely, economically and environmentally responsible,” shared Mitsuharu.
Powerful truck performance
The new Hino 500 truck, which has a complete truck model name of FL8J, supports a load capacity of up to 18,620kg and a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000kg. It is powered by Hino J08E, a six-cylinder and Euro 4-compliant engine that delivers increased output, greater cooling, improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission.
The truck uses a nine-speed manual transmission system and has 320L fuel capacity. It can reach up to 108kph maximum speed and 2,600rpm maximum engine speed, with 40.4 percent gradeability at full load capacity. Its suspension features semi-elliptical leaf springs on both the front and the rear side.
Improved safety and comfort
Highlighting Hino’s emphasis on safety, the all-new Hino FL truck is equipped with full-air dual circuit brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), featuring leading and trailing shoe brake system with auto brake shoe adjuster and air operated spring brake to assist during parking.
The truck is built with Hino’s Easy Start (ES) technology, which assists the driver in safely maneuvering the vehicle during steep inclines by maintaining a breaking force that prevents the truck from rolling backward and making other accidental movements. The ES technology simultaneously allows the driver to reduce fatigue by resting their feet off the brake pedals and automatically releasing the brakes once the clutch is engaged. This feature, which operates in both forward and reverse gears, optimizes the truck’s overall performance by minimizing maintenance costs through reduced stress placed on the brakes and clutch while boosting driver comfort and safety.
The easy-to-adjust seat suspension system is ergonomically designed to secure a smooth and safe ride for the driver and helps prevent back injuries. The truck’s air conditioning system, power windows and doors are all strategically assembled to boost the driver’s comfort, performance and productivity.
Availability
The all-new Hino FL truck is available in all Hino 3S dealerships nationwide at the starting price of Php3.775M for a 32ft. body. Customers may request a quotation online through Hino’s official Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HinoMotorsPH/) page or website (http://hino.com.ph/).
For the complete list of Hino dealership locations and other contact information, customers may refer to this link. Other corporate announcements and promo updates are also available on Hino’s official website and its Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Having turned over 364 units so far, the country’s longest operating truck maker has been at the forefront of the country’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization initiative. They now intend to deliver over a hundred more units this December to close out the year with 500 Hino modern PUVs already in the hands of new transport cooperatives.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), “Hino bolsters modern PUV program with 300+ modern vehicles turned over nationwide,” 2019:
Manila, 16 December 2019 – Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, closes the year with more than 300 units of modernized PUVs turned over to different transport cooperatives nationwide. As 2020 approaches, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to support the government’s flagship program for the transportation industry.
A pioneer supporter of the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) in line with the government’s vision of a restructured, modern, well-managed and environment-friendly transportation system for the Filipinos, HMP has backup up the program since it was announced by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in 2017 through planning and execution. Prior to the launch of the PUVMP, the DOTr hosted a one-day expo featuring modern PUV prototypes with the theme “Modernong Sasakyan, Progresibong Bayan.” Hino showcased its Class II and Class III AC and non-AC modernized jeepney prototypes during the said expo.
Hino likewise joined the first Modern PUV Caravan held at the Clark Economic Zone in Pampanga with the theme “Arangkada ng Pagbabago Tungo sa Kaunlaran.” The company rolled out its first set of Class II PUVs to the Pateros-Fort Bonifacio Transport Service and Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TSMC) and Taguig Transport Service Cooperative (TSC), the first two transport cooperatives to receive modern PUVs from Hino, in July 2018.
To date, Hino has established partnerships with 16 local transport cooperatives. The company has turned over a total of 364 modern PUV units nationwide. Most of these modern PUVs are already operating in Metro Manila, and many have reached other parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Hino is set to turn over more units this month to reach its goal of 500 modernized PUVs turned over to transport cooperatives by the end of the year.
Pride of the Filipino Modern Jeepney
As the only local one-stop shop for trucks and buses in the Philippines, Hino is proud to offer its end-to end services— from design and development to manufacturing and spare parts supply— to the government and its transport cooperative partners. Hino’s modernized PUVs have been awarded with a Certificate of Compliance from the DOTr for having passed the Philippine National Standards (PNS)’s dimension requirements and other standards set by the national government.
Hino PUV units come in two variants–Class II and Class III in AC and non-AC versions. The Hino Class II PUV is designed like the standard jeepney with side-facing passenger seats. The jeepney can accommodate standing passengers to maximize capacity. The Class III model is an air-conditioned mini bus-type with front-facing passenger seats with seatbelts. Both PUV types can accommodate 23 to 30 passengers. Powered by Euro 4 engines, these modern PUVs are set to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable transportation for Filipinos.
“I am very glad to see a growing number of our PUV units operating across the country. Being able to support the modernization program by providing quality products built to deliver Total Support not only to the commuters but to the drivers and cooperatives as well also allows to pursue our commitment of ensuring the safety of welfare of Filipinos,” says HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills Jr. “I am looking forward to more successes for this program. We will continue to work closely with the government and the cooperatives to improve our transportation system and provide a safer and more comfortable ride for our Filipino commuters and drivers,” he added.
As Hino enters 2020, the company hopes to strengthen the presence of its PUVs in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
For more information about HMP and its efforts for the PUVM, follow the company on Facebook at facebook.com/HinoMotorsPH/ and on Twitter at @HinoMotorsPH.
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) continues their expansion campaign with their fourth new dealership this year, this one in Butuan City at the hub of Agusan del Norte’s mining and agricultural sectors in Mindanao.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), “Hino unveils new dealership in Butuan,” 2019:
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte | 9 December 2019–Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, stays true to its commitment to deliver Total Support to Filipinos all over the country with a new dealership in Butuan City.
Right in the heart of Agusan del Norte, Hino Butuan is strategically located along the AH26 National Highway, which connects Butuan City to other major cities of Northern Mindanao such as Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and Surigao. Hino Butuan will serve the region’s thriving industries by supplying its truck and bus needs.
Agusan del Norte is the commercial, industrial and administrative center of the Caraga Region. It is home to mining and agricultural industries, yielding rice, coconut, corn, soybeans, timber and abaca.
“We are glad to unveil this new dealership in one of the most promising cities in Mindanao. Hino Motors Philippines has always been passionate in connecting people and businesses no matter where they are in the country, and it fills us with immense pride to be able to contribute to the economic growth of the region,” shares HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills Jr.
“What better way to end the year than to add to our growing network of dealerships. Through our efforts to share the unmatched quality of Hino products with more Filipinos, we hope to realize our vision of a more connected and sustainable community,” says HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata.
The Hino PUV, Hino 300 Series, Hino 500 Series, Hino 700 Series and Hino Buses are only a few of the models available in Hino’s 19th dealership. Hino Butuan is the 4th dealership that Hino opened this year alone.
Hino Butuan is part of HMP’s ongoing dealership network expansion and operates under Toyota Cagayan de Oro Group of Companies. Managed by Toyota Cagayan de Oro Inc. President-Chairman Ms. Betty Lu and Executive Vice President/General Manager Mr. Peter Lim Lo Suy, it is ready to provide world-class Hino vehicles, parts and after-sales services in Northern Mindanao.
HMP has been engaged in the assembly and exclusive distribution of quality Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines for more than 40 years. It addresses the transport needs of businesses ranging from small and medium enterprises to big corporations by providing safe, durable and reliable trucks.
For more information on Hino, its products and its fast-growing dealership network, check out its official website and follow @Hino Motors Philippines Corporation on Facebook and @HinoMotorsPH on Twitter.
Hino Philippines, the country’s longest operating truckmaker and the second largest in the market, turns over 23 of their modern PUV units to the Novaliches-Malinta Jeepney Transport Service Cooperative (NMJTSC) as they approach 400 of these modern public transports being delivered. The turn over will be followed by another delivery of 29 more units, eventually bringing the NMJTSC’s fleet up to 52 Hino modern PUVs.
HMP Chairman Mr. Vicente T. Mills, Jr. officially turns over new PUV units to the Novaliches-Malinta Jeepney Transport Service Cooperative in line with the national government’s PUV modernization program.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines, “Hino turns over modernized jeepneys to Novaliches-Malinta Cooperative,” 2019:
Manila, 20 November 2019–Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, has recently turned over the first batch of modernized public utility vehicles (PUVs) for the Novaliches-Malinta Jeepney Transport Service Cooperative (NMJTSC) during a ceremony held in Valenzuela City.
HMP is one of the pioneer participants of PUV Modernization program, a countrywide transformational initiative that will improve the transport welfare and safety of Filipino commuters. In support of the government’s jeepney modernization program, NMJTSC recently received a total of 23 modernized PUV units from HMP. Next month, Hino will deliver its second batch of 29 PUV units to fulfill the cooperative’s requirement. By the end of the year, a total of 52 Hino PUVs will ply the Novaliches-Malinta route.
Since 2018, HMP has already turned over almost 400 modern PUV units to various transport cooperatives nationwide. It continues to forge partnerships with different transport cooperatives to make transport operations more efficient for Filipino drivers and commuters. In the next few months, HMP is set to turn over 58 units of Class III PUVs and 72 Class II PUVs to various transport cooperatives in the country.
HMP was granted the Certificate of Compliance by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) after passing the body dimension measurement standard for modernized jeepneys. These modern PUVs are likewise adherent to the Philippine National Standards (PNS) set by the government.
“As part of our commitment to deliver Total Support to the Filipino community, we continue to actively support the government’s jeepney modernization program for a safer and more comfortable public transportation system in the Philippines. We are honored to be part of this transformation and our partners can trust that we will work closely with relevant stakeholders to help elevate the commuting experience here in the country,” HMP Chairman Mr. Vicente T. Mills Jr. shared.
HMP has been manufacturing trucks and buses for over 40 years now. As the company continues to grow and the demands of customers evolve, it remains committed to providing Filipinos with transportation solutions that address the commuters’ needs without compromising the welfare of drivers and their cooperatives.
Hino exhibited their FlatFormer next-generation cargo delivery concept at the recently concluded 46th Tokyo Motor Show.
Developed in partnership with REE Auto of Israel, the FlatFormer is an electric autonomous-driving transporter with in-wheel motors in front and geared motors, one for each side’s pair of wheels, in the rear. It’s full-time front-wheel-drive with all-wheel 6×6 drive kicking in on-demand to add power. The two full-time drive motors in front and the two on-demand motors in the rear deliver a total of 170Kw or 228hp.
With all autonomous driving and powertrain components tamped down into what’s little more than a flat and stable cargo platform, the vehicle works with intelligent cargo container bodies that have integral jacks to lift themselves onto and off of the FlatFormer’s deck.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Ltd., ” Hino Concept Vehicle Debuts at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show,” 2019:
Manila, 13 November 2019–Hino Motors Ltd., the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, showcased various transport solutions demonstrating its vision of a sustainable future in its exhibition themed “Transporting Every Happiness” during the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019.
The FlatFormer, an innovative electric truck platform that can fit any body style or frame depending on the requirements, was the highlight of Hino’s exhibit during the 11-day international trade event, which happened at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan.
The 6×6 modular truck platform can be used for different requirements, including passengers, accommodation, catering, and transport and logistics for convenience stores, medical clinics, recycle management services and beauty salons. It is powered by Li-ion batteries and feature a 170kW motor output.
Through the FlatFormer, Hino aims to change the concept of mobility by moving not only people but services as well. With its versatility and optimal utilization of space, FlatFormer will make transporting of people and goods more efficient.
“The Hino FlatFormer was designed in line with our vision of a prosperous and sustainable society for Filipinos. With the super versatility of the FlatFormer, companies can address a broad range of customer needs with a single vehicle platform. The FlatFormer is indeed the future of mobility,” shares Hino Motors Philippines President, Mr. Mitsuharu Tabata.
Aside from the FlatFormer, Hino showcased the Profia Hybrid and Dakar Rally champion. The first is a truck equipped with the world’s first AI technology that predicts driving load and performs optimal hybrid control while the Dakar Rally is a 7-ton Hino 500 series race truck.
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), exclusive distributor of Japan’s Hino trucks and buses and the longest operating truckmaker in the country, unveiled the new Technical Support and Training Center (TSTC) at their factory complex in Laguna last September 5.
HMP chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr. puts their investment at P700 million for the new TSTC plus the centralized parts warehouse added to its premises as well as new corporate offices in a nearby location at Hino’s sprawling complex–what Mills describes as them putting money where their mouths are when it comes to all-important, all-around support for Hino customers.
Complete support center
Mills says they built the TSTC to house their services for customer vehicle maintenance as well as for training all people having a role in maintaining and operating Hino trucks and buses–people such as HMP personnel, Hino dealer technicians, and Hino customer drivers and their vehicle maintenance technicians.
Built on a 15,900sqm land tract added to Hino’s factory complex at the Canlubang Industrial Estate in Calamba City, Laguna, the TSTC building is surrounded by a hard-top apron large enough for truck-driving lessons as well as for staging trucks and buses for servicing.
Inaugural ceremony held at the TSTC’s array of 14 truck service bays
Looking down at the TSTC dojo’s 5 training bays
Hands-on class on a Hino modern PUV
TSTC takes on all truck sizes, from heavy- to light-duty trucks
A demonstrator engine at the dojo
MVIS inspection bay at the TSTC
Cavernous trucks bays of the TSTC
Spare parts center at the TSTC
A prototype hyrbid truck on the apron of the TSTC
The TSTC building itself is a long, cavernous two-storey structure with 5,800sqm. of floor area that features …
14 truck servicing bays for working on client vehicles
5 truck-service training bays (collectively called a service training “dojo”) for training Hino personnel, dealer technicians and their clients’ vehicle maintenance people
A centralized warehouse for serving up a ready inventory of 71,120 spare parts items under 5,415 classifications–all amounting to P160 million
A motor vehicle inspection system (MVIS) area with two inspection bays for periodic examination of client vehicles’ brakes, running gear, headlights, telematics and engine emissions
Multiple offices, and meeting and lecture rooms on both lower and upper floors
For new customers and new customer needs
The TSTC building and its grounds are dramatic additions that look to grow Hino’s factory complex by another 60 percent. The proportions seem appropriate (even looking conservative despite the sheer scale of the new build) given how it readies Hino to face some radical new opportunities and challenges over the next few years.
The bulk of HMP’s sales have generally been in the buses segment that they have dominated since the 1980’s. But by the middle of this decade, weighty volumes shifted from buses to trucks–particularly to light-duty trucks with Hino’s sales volumes for these doubling annually for three straight years from 2014 to 2016.
Now, with the mandated replacement of all traditional jeepneys with modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are being built on light-duty truck (LDT) platforms, this could mean a doubling and then a quadrupling of total market volume for LDT’s over the next two years. But that dramatic growth comes from a redefined public transport sector that brings new customer needs as well as new kinds of customers. And, now, with their new TSTC, Hino appears to be gearing up to face these.
HMP chairman Mills pointed out that the transport cooperative customers for their modern PUV models are actually required to put up their own maintenance centers for fleet upkeep. In addition to having their vehicles serviced at the TSTC, or them availing of maintenance “house calls” from Hino’s cadre of TSTC-trained technicians, or even sending their drivers over to the TSTC for update classes on driving Hino modern PUVs, Mills said that PUV transport cooperatives can have their members trained up at the TSTC for rendering more cost-effective in-house and on-demand maintenance services.
Hino Motors Phlippines’ chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr. and business planning manager Jek Sangel
Support through key training
Mills confirmed that Hino would also consider training modern PUV operators on the management of vehicle maintenance cost centers as well as on other aspects of running entire public transport fleets. This dovetails with their plan to eventually put up a full-blown vocational school similar to that of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Shuttling visitors to the unveiling of the TSTC, Hino’s latest modern PUV model, this with Centro-built body and high-capacity roof-mounted air-conditioner package
HMP president Mitsuharu Tabata says, “everything that we have done, what we are doing and will continue to do is a testament of how we value a dedicated support program that delivers results and exceeds expectations as the local one stop shop for truck and bus needs.”
Hino showed their updated medium-duty truck and their newest public utility vehicle (PUV) model at Transport and Logistics Philippines 2019 last week. At the tradeshow that ran at the WorldTradeCenter in PasayCity from August 15 to 17, Hino exhibited their new FC9JL7A series 500 truck and their newest PUV model with Centro-built body, both with new cabin designs and improved air-conditioning provisions.
The new FC9JL7A supersedes and improves on the FC9JJTA with a longer frame and wheelbase although with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) that’s still pegged at 10.4 tons. With its new cabin design, the new model comes with air-conditioning, centralized power locks, servo-adjusted mirrors and doubled fuel capacity as standard. The new FC9JL7A seems intended to push the top-end of Hino’s medium-duty range, offering larger and longer haulage capabilities than the previous model.
Their newest PUV model is a second take on a Centro-built body, this time with Centro’s signature front passenger door but without their modular design that retains a recognizable though built up original cabin. As with their other models, their new Centro Cabless PUV is still built on Hino’s XZV342LJ 4-wheeler platform with its 4 liter 136PS and 390Nm diesel. Notably though, like other second-round prototypes by other brands, this PUV model mounts a more powerful, roof-mounted air-conditioner package from Guangzhou Jingyi–the kind used on full-sized buses.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), “Hino introduces upgraded FC9J Truck at Transport and Logistics Expo 2019,” 2019:
MANILA, 15 August 2019–Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses, launches the upgraded FC9JL7A medium-duty truck model under the Hino 500 truck series at the Transport and Logistics Expo, which will run from August 15 to 17 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
HMP will also showcase its Hino Class 2 PUV with Centro Cab-less body during the three-day expo. This Class 2 PUV reflects Hino’s commitment to improve the local transportation system through the PUVM program.
Hino’s vision of a more connected community includes a modernized system of transportation comprising vehicles that are environmentally safe, durable and comfortable for the Filipino commuters. More Hino trucks, including the Cerito, Class 2 and Class 3 Hino PUV, are displayed at the Truck Lot located at the parking area across the World Trade Could Center.
“We have seen great developments in several sectors in the Philippines, including industries from transport and logistics. With the rising demand for efficiency and reliability that come alongside these improvements, we are confident that HMP’s products and commitment to Total Support will enable many businesses to not only meet their customers’ demands but to maintain a high level of satisfaction as well,” shared HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata.
As the leading exhibition for delivery vehicles, trucks, transport system, materials handling logistics including supply chain equipment, the Transport and Logistics Expo showcases the latest in transport and logistics solutions to connect manufacturers as well as suppliers with more Filipinos.
Delivering Total Support with improved medium-duty truck
HMP is maximizing the capacity of its products to meet the needs of drivers and customers and keep up with the growing demands of the transport and logistics industries. The re-engineered Hino FC9JL7A medium-duty truck is designed to deliver powerful driving performance, high durability, ergonomic comfort, good transport quality and flexible body-building capability.
The all-new Hino FC9JL7A medium-duty truck has a higher gradeability of 45.2 percent. It boasts increased resume-accelerate (R/A) gear ratio of 4.88 from 4.33, increased wheelbase of 4,990mm from 4,350mm and increased alternator limit of 90A from 60A. The fuel capacity has doubled from 100 liters to 200 liters for maximum capacity and the air over hydraulic brakes enhanced with anti-lock braking system (ABS) for a safer driving experience. The air-conditioning unit and power windows have likewise been improved for added comfort.
As the only one-stop shop for trucks and buses in the Philippines, HMP continues to deliver top-of-the-line, customizable commercial vehicles that enable its partners to fulfill logistics and transport demands from across different sectors.
Hino Motors Philippines, the country’s second largest truckmaker and the top brand with trademark in-house body-building operations, is investing further in the country’s workforce, breaking ground on a new building to house a technical training center as well as new offices at their expansive grounds in Canlubang, Laguna. The new facility will have 17,990sqm of floor space and will be completed by July next year.
Press Statement by Hino Motors Philippines, “Hino breaks ground for newest building and training center,” 2018:
Laguna, 11 September 2018–Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, has recently broken ground for its new office building and technical training service center in Hino Plant, Canlubang, Laguna.
Besides expanding business operations, Hino’s new facility will be used to strengthen the skill set of the company’s manpower through the technical training service center. Rooted on its commitment to providing Total Support, Hino hopes to provide the best kind of training and preparation for its staff and dealers to enable to handle different situations as truck service providers.
“Hino is always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of products and services that we offer. From launching Euro 4 vehicles and the new truck line to opening new dealerships and continually improving our aftersales program, Hino ensures that we always offer something new and of high value to our customers,” said HMP President Hiroshi Aoki.
Hino Motors, Ltd. President and CEO Yoshio Shimo also graced the groundbreaking ceremony and shared a few words in light of the event with emphasis on communicating Hino as the “trucks and buses that do more”.
As the only one-stop shop in the Philippines for trucks and buses, Hino upholds its vision of creating a more connected community where goods and people reach their destination in the most efficient manner possible.
“All our actions derive from our commitment to provide Total Support to all our partners. By being passionate to serve the Filipino people, we uphold the premium standard Hino is known for globally and across the country,” HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr. shared.
The new 17,990-square-meter facility is expected to be completed by July 2019.
