Hino Trucks Partners With Telogis To Provide Next-Generation Telematics Intelligence

NOVI, Mich. and DETROIT, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hino Trucks has partnered with Telogis exclusively to release its next-generation platform for Hino INSIGHT, the company's comprehensive, web-based location and telematics solution tailored specifically for the medium-duty commercial truck market. Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis supports Hino's ongoing commitment to provide customers with improved total cost of ownership, better vehicle uptime and world-class user experiences. The updated platform will help customers save money, increase safety and improve operations by providing the mission-critical information they require to optimize their fleets.

Launching this summer, Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis will continue to be standard fit on 2015MY Hino 195h and 195h-DC hybrid models, and as an option on the 195 and 195-DC models and the full conventional truck product lineup. The product and service suite will provide Hino customers with access to Telogis' comprehensive location intelligence platform that includes award-winning solutions for route optimization, real-time work order management, truck-specific navigation, telematics and mobile integration services.

"This next-generation technology brings new functionality, a refined user interface and a robust platform to support the needs of our largest fleet customer or an individual owner-operator," said Glenn Ellis, Vice President, Marketing, Dealer Operations and Product Planning for Hino Trucks. "Telogis' significant investments in R&D and product innovation plus its experience in the OEM environment make them the standard for excellence in the connected services industry."

"Telogis partnered with Hino to provide new and existing customers with exclusive connectivity and services that can only be achieved through this kind of integrated partnership with the manufacturer," said Susan Heystee, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales at Telogis. "With Hino INSIGHT 2.0 powered by Telogis, customers now have one of the easiest paths to advanced solutions that help them maximize uptime and enhance the safety, productivity and environmental impact of their fleets."

Hino INSIGHT 2.0 will continue to provide customers with its unique dashboard, specifically designed for fleet managers to gain a daily snapshot of their fleet's critical diagnostics status and performance against established targets. The INSIGHT 2.0 Dashboard allows fleet managers to simultaneously access key metrics and real-time vehicle and driver-related information.

About Hino:  Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, assembles, sells, and services Class 4-7 conventional commercial trucks in the United States. The headquarters is located in Novi, Michigan and boasts a network of over 160 dealers nationwide committed to achieving excellence in customer service and support. Hino Trucks is the premier medium duty nameplate in the United States with a product lineup that offers the lowest total cost of ownership, superior fuel economy, industry-leading environmental friendliness, unmatched reliability and maneuverability, and the most comprehensive bundle of standard features in the market.  For more information, visit our internet home page at www.hino.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About Telogis
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers' businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas; Toronto; and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis' products and services are used and distributed in more than 100 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis, visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).

SOURCE Hino Trucks