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Bidvest Australia, which runs a fleet of over
400 trucks in all states and territories Australia-
wide, has renewed its contract with Hino Motor
Sales Australia for the third year running.
The renewal will add another 40 Hino trucks
to its fleet during 2015-16, including models
from the 300, 500 and 700 Series ranges.
These include 300 Series Hybrids and the
recently launched 500 Series FE 1426 Auto
models.
Driver comfort, reduced vehicle downtime and overall
value have prompted a leading wholesale food
service and produce supplier to continue building its
fleet with Hino trucks.
Hino the truck of choice for Bidvest
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The 500 Series FE 1426 Auto, with its J07E
engine, combines a class-leading 260HP
(191kW) and 794Nm matched to the Allison
2500 series automatic transmission.
The Hino 300 Series Hybrid features a Euro
5 and EVV compliant N04C diesel engine
matched to an auxiliary electric motor, which
assists in significantly reducing exhaust
tailpipe emissions and fuel consumption
compared with a conventional diesel-engine
truck.
Bidvest Category Manager for Services,
Harris Tran, said Hino trucks were the best fit
for the business due to the vehicle quality and
innovation, and also the service they receive
from Hino Australia.
“Our drivers spend a good proportion of their
lives in these trucks, so we need to supply
them with something comfortable,” Mr Tran
said.
“Hino trucks have very comfortable seats
and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as
comprehensive safety equipment to help
meet OHS requirements.
“We also invest in two-pedal transmissions on
all vehicles up to eight pallets; they’re easy
to drive and remove the need for specially
trained drivers for manual transmissions.”
Mr Tran also noted the reliability Bidvest has
experienced with Hino.
“The trucks spend six to 14 hours a day on
the road - reducing downtime is important
and they have been great.”
Value for money and good service from
Hino Australia were also deciding factors in
Bidvest’s continued Hino purchases.
“Hino have been very attentive and easy to
deal with. They’ve provided vehicles that suit
our needs and are great value for money,” Mr
Tran said.
Bidvest was established in 1995 and employs
over 2,500 people in 55 branches nationwide.
Bidvest is a one-stop supply solution
distributing wholesale food, packaging,
disposables and hygiene products, fresh
produce and meat to the food service and
catering industry; with an extensive range
including over 56,000 food service
products.
