Hazstore expands Hino fleet

A Sydney transport company specialising in dangerous goods recently added four 500 Series FE trucks to its now 22-strong Hino fleet

Sydney-based Hazstore Pty Ltd, a logistics firm with a focus on the carriage of dangerous goods, has expanded its Hino fleet with the addition of four 500 Series FE models.

The fleet, which comprises 300, 500 and 700 Series Hino models, now spans 22 trucks.

Its 300 Series autos with pantech bodies handle lighter courier work while the 500 Series FCs with ProShift AMT transmissions take care of bigger items. The 500 Series FM tandem drive with curtain sides hauls even heavier loads, as does a rare eight-wheeler 500 Series FM 2627, the latter with an Eaton nine-speed manual transmission and a 10-pallet body.

That leaves the flagship – a 700 Series FY 3248 with ZF AS-Tronic 16-speed transmission and a 12.9-litre, 353kW (480hp) six-cylinder engine.

With 2157Nm of torque, the FY can shoulder heavy loads in its curtain-sided body and 10-pallet dog trailer. The truck bears the distinctive livery of lubricants specialist Valvoline, one of Hazstore's high-profile clients.

Hazstore's proprietor, Simon Black, says the Hinos give the firm a competitive edge.

"Modern trucks in good, clean condition that impart a safe professional image are a significant contributor to Hazstore's success," he said.

Black says the new 500 Series FEs, which have been fitted out for spill containment duties, have proved a brilliant addition to the fleet.

"They're a very comfortable truck loaded or unloaded, with ample horsepower, a great turning circle, good working height and great payload capability," he said.

"The air-shift gearbox is easy to use within the metro routes, and their overall appearance, reliability, driver satisfaction, serviceability and backing from Hino dealers and head office makes them a winner."

Black, who has previously run a Hino fleet in his native home of New Zealand, says he simply can't go past the brand's products.

"At one stage I had 28 trucks in New Zealand and they were all Hinos," he said.

"Without exception they've all been absolutely good trucks. Basically, I've just not seen any reason to change. Not then, and not now."

Hazstore expands Hino fleet

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