Hino Australia has announced it has expanded its regional footprint in the country with the opening of a new dealership in Shepparton, Victoria.
The new state-of-the-art dealership has been built courtesy of an $8 million investment, with the 17,000sqm facility featuring a modern showroom, five truck work bays, dedicated Hino technicians and a purpose-built parts storage facility.
The new site will host nine separate businesses with Hino as the flagship brand, occupying nearly half of the site, while other onsite businesses include two motorcycle dealerships and a Hertz branch.
When the brand was looking to expand into Shepparton and Victoria’s Goulburn Valley, president and CEO Richard Emery says the Jacob Group, which has operated Jacob Hino in Wodonga for 25 years, was the “logical choice”.
“Shepparton is the heart of Victoria’s fruit and dairy industries, and we see strong growth opportunities here, particularly for our 700 Series heavy-duty trucks, and we are really excited to have a permanent presence,” he says.
“This is a greenfield project built from the ground up. It’s not just about trucks – it’s about investing in Shepparton, creating local jobs and supporting the industries that keep Victoria moving.”
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Jacob Hino dealer principal Neville Jacob says the new dealership represents an opportunity for the family-run business to better service the local community, while also creating at least 25 new jobs.
“The Hertz business will allow us to provide our fruit-picking customers with purpose-built 12 pallet rental vehicles that can be used while their vehicle is being serviced,” he says.
Additional features include an electric vehicle charging station, Hino handover bay and an additional onsite area dedicated to individual customer handovers while sustainability measures include solar power and energy-efficient lighting.
Jacob expects the new dealership to cater to a wide range of customers.
“The heavy-duty Hino 700 Series will support both interstate and intrastate haulage operators, particularly those in the fruit, dairy and agricultural sectors,” he says.
“For tradies and small business operators, the 300 Series will provide practical and reliable solutions.”
Jacob added that the new development continues the strong tradition of a family business established in 1931.