Hino Australia has expanded its regional footprint with the opening of a new dealership in Shepparton in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley.
The facility has been developed by the award-winning Jacob Group, which has operated Jacob Hino in Wodonga for 25 years, and represents a significant investment in the region’s growing transport and agricultural sectors.
“The award-winning Jacob Group, which has operated Jacob Hino in Wodonga for 25 years, was the logical choice when we were looking to expand into Shepparton,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia.
“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 continued.
The dealership has been developed as a greenfield project, designed to provide a modern sales, service and parts facility for customers across the Goulburn Valley.
“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,” Emery said.
The development represents an investment of more than $8 million and spans a 17,000-square-metre site. The facility includes a modern showroom, five truck work bays, dedicated Hino technicians and a purpose-built parts storage facility.
For Neville Jacob, Dealer Principal of Jacob Hino, the new dealership will improve service access for local customers while creating employment opportunities.
“The new dealership will host nine separate businesses with Hino as the flagship brand, occupying nearly 50% of the site,” said Jacob.
The broader site will also include two motorcycle dealerships and a Hertz rental branch.
“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,” Jacob said.
Additional features at the dealership include an electric vehicle charging station, a dedicated Hino vehicle handover bay and a separate customer handover area. Sustainability measures incorporated into the development include solar power and energy-efficient lighting.
Jacob expects the dealership to support a diverse customer base across transport, agriculture and local trades.
“The heavy-duty Hino 700 Series will support both interstate and intrastate haulage operators, particularly those in the fruit, dairy and agricultural sectors,” he said.
“For tradies and small business operators, the 300 Series will provide practical and reliable solutions.”
Jacob also noted the development continues the long history of the family business, which was established in 1931.
Hino Australia’s national dealer network now comprises more than 60 sales and service centres across the country.
