New Hino features Australian-developed telematics

Purchasers of the new Hino 700 Series will receive the next generation of business telematics with real-time performance data tracking, remote diagnosis of vehicle faults 24/7 and dedicated Hino-Connect specialist support.

The launch of the commercial vehicle maker’s Hino-Connect promises to deliver all of these tools for fleets and operators of the new Hino 700 Series in which it comes as standard fitment.

An Australian-built and designed system, Hino-Connect communicates directly with the driver via the truck’s Multimedia unit, and delivers comprehensive levels of data to business managers through an online portal and app.

“More than just a mapping or tracking tool, Hino-Connect delivers 700 Series customers real-time insights into the operation of their fleets,” said Gus Belanszky, Hino Australia General Manager – Service and Customer Support.

“In an Australian-first, Hino-Connect will allow direct communications with drivers through the intelligent Multimedia unit.”

Using real-time data and insights, Hino-Connect will automatically analyse the cause and effect of driver performance, safety and vehicle utilisation using simple dashboards in the portal.

Hino-Connect also gathers live vehicle performance data to provide full operational visibility to business managers including brake count, gear change numbers and even the amount of times a vehicle is operating within its optimum RPM band.

Hino-Connect uses Driver Score Reporting to monitor key indicators such as harsh braking or acceleration, and over revving or speeding to identify less than ideal performance which can then be addressed through coaching to enhance driving techniques.

“Business managers can also track current fuel usage of individual trucks and use the forecasting tool to estimate future fuel costs,” said Belanszky.

Live GPS tracking and detailed trip reports allow fleets to update their customers with accurate delivery times while also identifying inefficient routes.

In the event of a severe vehicle fault, an alert and remedy is delivered straight to the driver through the multimedia unit, and to the customer and Hino-Connect Specialist via email.

A unique feature of Hino-Connect is the case management and the support provided by Hino-Connect Specialists, who liaise between the customer, driver and dealer to track and oversee the progress of the repair or maintenance to get the truck back on the road quickly.

“The dedicated support provided by our Hino-Connect Specialists extends our Hino Advantage commitment to our customers and further enhances our in-house Customer Support Centre,” continued Belanszky

Customers who buy a 2021 all-new Hino 700 Series will receive five years of complimentary remote diagnostics and Hino-Connect Specialist support including vehicle engine control monitoring; severe fault alerts; and case management of fault rectification.

In addition, they will also receive 12 months of complimentary business intelligence access, which will provide in-depth operational management of their fleet including live tracking and trip analysis; fuel consumption and forecasting; vehicle performance monitoring; and maintenance support.

“For customers with multi-brand fleets, Hino-Connect will seamlessly integrate through an API (Application Programming Interface) data integration feed, providing customers with full visibility of their entire fleet.”

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