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30 Jul 2010 | Electronic monitoring should be mandatory for trucking operators that persistently break road rules, ATA says...
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30 Jul 2010 | Coalition will “halt” construction of the proposed Moorebank freight terminal near Sydney if elected...
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30 Jul 2010 | Trucking operators blast stevedore DP World over the running of its port terminal, as increase in congestion hits hard...
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21 May 2009 | Toll fined $220,000 for OHS breach, as judge tells trucking industry to lift its game...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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| MORE TECHNICAL NEWS...
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30 Jul 2010 | Westar Truck Centre officially opens its doors with 42 service bays and motel-style rest rooms for drivers...
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28 Jul 2010 | Gas conference criticises lack of policy on energy security, leading to calls for a 'road map'...
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27 Jul 2010 | The future of Australia's energy security a key agenda item at 2010 Gaseous Fuels conference...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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13 Aug 2008 | Gosford City Council is using one of the latest Isuzu trucks to help it win the war on pollution...
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| RELATED STORIES...
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05 May 2010 |
Hino to tackle new segment of the truck market. A new model could be in dealerships within a year ...
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04 May 2010 |
Custom built truck delivers the goods for Liebherr Australia ...
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16 Apr 2010 |
Isuzu leaves its rivals behind, with sales figures showing it outsold its closest rival by more than 200 vehicles ...
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19 Mar 2009 |
Isuzu and Hino back the $2.7 billion tax break, hoping it will boost declining new truck sales ...
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18 Mar 2010 |
Melbourne's big truck show has opened, with a stunning collection of new vehicles and technology. We were there for the March 18 opening - join us for the tour. ...
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10 Dec 2009 |
Isuzu still on top of sales, but who won the battle between Hino and Fuso for second spot? ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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28 Jul 2010 | A Sydney man has died after his truck rolled over yesterday, trapping him in the cabin...
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26 Jul 2010 | Government refutes claims the construction of freight terminal near Sydney will lead to increase in trucks on the road...
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29 Jul 2010 | New statistics show a decline in the number of deaths involving heavy rigid trucks...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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March 9, 2010
Hino has launched a fully automatic dump truck that can be driven on a regular car licence in what is an Australian first.
Available as either a 4495kg GVM (about 1.7 tonnes payload) or 5500kg GVM (about 2.7 tonnes payload), the dump truck uses the popular 300 Series light duty cab.
Only the latter requires a light rigd truck licence.
The Hino 614 Automatic Dump has a narrow cab with airconditioning, a 100kW engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, while the safety equipment includes a driver's SRS airbag and ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) as standard equipment.
The automatic transmission features include fuel-saving torque converter lock-up in five ratios - from second to sixth gear, while its learning characteristics can comfortably adapt to the driving style of the driver.
The automatic transmission also electronically switches the transmission to neutral when the truck is stationary and the brakes are applied, reducing engine and drivetrain load and cutting fuel consumption.
The new Hino 300 Series 614 Automatic Dump is suitable for landscapers, pool builders, rental companies, builders, plumbers and tradespersons.
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Sunday, August 01, 2010
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