Hino Motors (OTCMKTS:HINOY), Ltd., trading in the U.S. under the symbol HINOY, is a Japan-based manufacturer of commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Hino, Tokyo, the company has become a core member of the Toyota Group. Over its history, Hino has built a reputation for producing reliable medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and industrial powertrains, positioning itself as a leading name in the global commercial transportation sector.
The company’s product portfolio spans light- to heavy-duty trucks, rigid and articulated buses, and high-performance diesel engines for both automotive and off-highway applications. In recent years, Hino has diversified its offerings to include hybrid electric vehicles, compressed natural gas (CNG) models and prototypes of hydrogen fuel-cell commercial vehicles. Beyond vehicle manufacturing, Hino provides a full suite of after-sales support services, including parts distribution, maintenance programs and operator training through its extensive dealer network.
Complementing its core products, Hino has developed telematics and fleet management solutions under the HinoCONNECT platform, giving fleet operators real-time monitoring of vehicle health, fuel efficiency and driver behavior. The company also offers financing options tailored to its commercial customers, working closely with financial partners to deliver competitive leasing, loan and insurance packages.
Hino’s manufacturing and assembly footprint spans Japan, North America, Southeast Asia and Oceania, serving clients in over 90 countries across Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa. Under the leadership of President & CEO Yoshio Shimo, Hino continues to pursue innovation in clean-power technologies and smart logistics, aiming to strengthen its global presence and meet evolving regulatory and environmental standards in the commercial vehicle industry.
