As a business owner, you know that nobody takes care of your valuable equipment like you do. Your money went into it, so you care the most about it. But you’re far from the only person who needs to use your work equipment, including your vehicles. Every day, you send your teams of drivers out on the road, trusting that they’ll take good care of your trucks. Hopefully, you’ve selected a quality team that you know takes every precaution to ensure that your cargo gets where it’s going safely and that the truck gets treated well. Still, it never hurts to have extra assurances.
If you can relate to these sentiments, then you should explore the Hino trucks for sale in our inventory. Hino trucks are made with business owners and managers in mind—those who have a lot on the line every time their fleets leave their parking lot. The stakes are simply higher for truckers than they are for those who drive passenger vehicles. A small delay can mean a big financial loss, disappointed clients, and frustrated partners—and when it comes to accidents, well, there’s almost no such thing as a small accident when your teams drive really big trucks. Hino understands all of this, which is why it equips its L Series trucks with features and perks that give business owners peace of mind…
#1 – Programmable Speed Limit
You probably remember from physics class that the more mass an object has, the greater the impact when it collides. If you’ve ever driven a Hino truck, you also just intuitively understand that any sort of collision would be a major incident. So, even though you thoroughly vetted each driver and had them sign contracts agreeing to drive safely, you probably still want a little extra peace of mind that they’ll drive responsibly. That’s where the optional programmable speed limit comes in.
With the programmable speed limit function, you can actually control how fast your trucks can go, even when you’re all the way back at headquarters in your office chair, nowhere near your fleet. You can program a Hino truck not to exceed 65 or 70 mph. If you send your drivers on cross-country drives, then you know some of those interstate highways in the middle of nowhere are nearly lawless; there are even sections of toll roads in Texas where the speed limit hits 85 mph. But you might not want your truck drivers—with all of that hefty, precious cargo—traveling anywhere near that speed, so don’t risk it; set limits on how fast your trucks can go to minimize the chances of accidents (not to mention costly speeding tickets and a call from the highway patrol).
#2 – Roadside Assistance
Even minor hiccups on the road can lead to major holdups, and these can cost your company a lot of money. If your drivers need to stick to a tight schedule—maybe to meet container ships that don’t wait for late deliveries—you can’t afford any delays. That’s why every new Hino truck comes with three years of 24/7 roadside assistance for unlimited miles. This assistance, called HinoWatch, includes fuel delivery, lockout assistance, battery jumpstarts, and towing services under warranty.
On extra-long drives, it’s easy for drivers to miscalculate how often they need to pull over to fuel up. Plus, it can be harder to find fuel stations on the road that offer the type of diesel fuel that Hino L Series trucks require. So, having access to complementary fuel delivery around the clock can save your operations from a bind. As for towing, a tow job for a vehicle as large as a Hino L Series can be devastatingly expensive when paid out of pocket, so 24/7 warranty towing is a perk that fleet managers can’t afford to not have. And, when your drivers are responding to work emails while holding a coffee and taking a phone call, it’s easy for them to forget their truck keys in the cab when they stop to use the restroom; HinoWatch’s 24/7 lockout support will come in handy if that happens.
#3 – Generous Warranties
Most business owners dread getting the bill after dropping their fleet trucks off with the mechanic. The size of the invoice seems to correspond to the size of the vessel, and ensuring there are adequate funds for routine repairs is a big part of budgeting in a business. Luckily, with a brand-new Hino L Series truck, you’ll get a five-year standard warranty on your transmission. That’s more than the industry standard three-year warranty, giving you a couple of extra years to prepare your business accounts for fleet costs. You also have the option to buy extended engine warranties of up to seven years—so if peace of mind is priceless to you, the cost of that extended warranty for your fleet is probably worth it.
#4 – A Backup Alarm
Even with extended side-view mirrors and the market’s largest windshields, drivers of huge Hino trucks can struggle to see around their vehicles. Things become even more challenging when it’s time to reverse into that loading dock or out of that warehouse parking lot. If you’ve ever watched pedestrians or drivers of small cars, you’ve likely noticed that they’re not always careful around commercial trucks; they cut behind them or cut them off, assuming the truck driver will adjust. That’s why many fleet owners like adding the available backup alarm to their Hino L Series. It adds an audible alert that activates any time the truck is in reverse, which helps notify surrounding pedestrians and drivers that the truck driver is backing up and to take extra precautions.
#5 – Savvy Safety Features
You thoroughly vetted each driver, and they have a terrific record. Still, it’s always reassuring to know that your trucks are equipped with safety features that help drivers be more aware. The Hino L Series has a range of available driver assistance features that can reduce the chances of accidents. The available collision mitigation system can take over braking when necessary to prevent a collision. The available lane departure warning can help your driver stay in their lane. After long days on the road, driver fatigue becomes a risk, and so does drifting; this system will emit audible warnings if it senses the driver drifting from their lane. Electronic stability control can intervene by strategically applying power to the brakes or individual wheels if it senses a potential loss of control.
The trucks in the Hino L Series are also designed to improve driver visibility. They feature available LED highlights to cut through fog, a massive windshield, and a high driving position. They’re also made to reduce the chances of slips and falls with exterior grab handles, deep all-weather grip steps, and extra-wide door openings. You know how destabilizing it is when a driver hurts themselves on the job; the workers’ comp paperwork and the struggle to find someone to fill their role are massive headaches. So, small features like these can make a big difference in keeping your drivers safe as they hop in and out of the cab and navigate diverse road conditions.
