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SAFER CLEANER CONNECTED
“We recently sent a truck to New Zealand and obviously couldn’t get over there to do the familiarisation for it, so we did it over the phone,” recalls Matt. “They know how to operate it because it’s very simple and that simplicity is definitely a key point of
THAT’S ANOTHER HINO
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difference between our trucks and those of our competitors.”
VTI delivers trucks which can go straight to their first job with the pre-delivery preparation extending to include the safety items necessary for operational and worksite compliance.
The cab-chassis which are the basis for VTI’s vehicles are not restricted to one brand, although Hino has been becoming more dominant in recent years. VTI acquires all Hino trucks through Sci-Fleet dealerships which strengthens the ability to offer a complete package to a customer at a competitive price with the advantage of a single invoice and finance application.
“Hino are easy trucks for us to build on,” says Matt. “The Allison transmission is our preferred option but we can work with other drivelines as well. I reckon the new 8X4 Hino 700 is a bit of a game-changer for Hino because the cabin is very European and people like that European look. We’ve got a couple more on order already.”
Vac Truck Industries has attained a unique position in the Australian market and provides equipment and services to some of the largest and most respected companies including BHP and Rio Tinto. An extensive supplier network of trusted industry brands is backed by a highly-skilled and industrytrained team of technical specialists which can provide full service delivery to its customers.
THE ALL-NEW 700 SERIES, BUILT FOR THE FUTURE.
Vac Truck Industries’ reputation has been deservedly built on its delivery of reliable, efficient and safe vacuum trucking solutions, which universally prove to maximise clients’ return on investment due to the integration of high quality components, including the cab chassis bases from leading manufacturers such as Hino.
The new Hino 700 Series rewrites the rules in safety, emissions and connectivity. It’s our safest truck ever, with an enhanced Hino SmartSafe package including Pre-Collision System, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and Driver Monitor. Designed to meet Euro 6 exhaust emission standards, it’s the cleanest Hino heavy-duty yet. With Hino-Connect as standard, customers benefit from superior business intel and support – it’s next-generation telematics delivered in real-time. The all-new 700 Series is the truck of the future, here today. Find out more at hino.com.au
Moving forward, the company is not standing still and remains at the forefront of industry development by working closely with customers to best understand their needs and to provide them with competitive advantages into the future.