The quality of a commercial vehicle is determined not only by the technology it uses, but also by the processes that ensure every unit is fully ready for operation before being delivered to customers. Based on this understanding, PT Hino Motors Sales Indonesia (HMSI) held a panel discussion with journalists titled "Accelerating Quality & Safety: Hino Body Builder Digital PDI and Standardization for Indonesia's Transportation" during the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026.

The panel discussion featured Heri Komala, Bodymaker Department Head of HMSI, who discussed the transformation through Digital Pre Delivery Inspection (Digital PDI), and Dody Pramono, Truck & Bus Bodymaker of HMSI, who explained the implementation of the Bodymaker Standardization Program as an effort to maintain the quality of Hino vehicle body construction. Industry perspectives were also shared by Fathullah, Director of Operations of PT Mitratoyotaka Indonesia, one of the certified truck body builders that has implemented Digital PDI, as well as Eko Widianto, Technical Director of PT Adiputro Wirasejati, Hino's bus body builder partner that is currently preparing for the implementation of Digital PDI.

The discussion explored how digital transformation and body builder standardization help ensure that every Hino vehicle is built safely, complies with regulations, and is ready to support customers' business operations.

"Customers entrust their businesses to Hino. Therefore, we must ensure that every vehicle they receive truly meets quality and safety standards. Through the digitalization of the inspection process and standardization with our body builder partners, we want to give customers confidence that every Hino vehicle has undergone a measurable, well-documented process that complies with established standards," said Heri Komala, Bodymaker Department Head of HMSI.

Digital PDI Enhances Accuracy and Transparency

One of the innovations introduced by Hino is the implementation of Digital Pre Delivery Inspection (Digital PDI), a digital-based vehicle inspection system that replaces the manual recording process. Although the inspection principles remain the same, the entire process is now carried out using digital devices, making inspection results more practical, accurate, and easily traceable.

Through this system, all inspection results are digitally documented, stored on a cloud-based platform, and utilize a checklist that is continuously updated in line with the development of Hino vehicle technology. As a result, the quality control process becomes more transparent, consistent, and easier to monitor by both Hino and its body builder partners.

Body Builder Standardization Ensures Vehicle Quality

In addition, Hino continues to strengthen its Bodymaker Standardization Program, which refers to the Hino Body Mounting Manual (BMM), a technical guideline for vehicle body construction to ensure compatibility with Hino chassis specifications. This standard governs the body installation process, load distribution, and safety aspects, ensuring that every vehicle is built with consistent quality and according to its intended application.

Through training, audits, and certification for its body builder partners, Hino ensures that every vehicle delivered to customers is built in accordance with Hino standards. As a result, customers receive vehicles that are safer, more reliable, offer optimal durability, and support long-term operational productivity.

"The Body Mounting Manual serves as our common reference with our body builder partners to ensure that every vehicle is built according to Hino standards. With consistently maintained quality, customers can operate their vehicles more safely, reliably, and productively," concluded Dody Pramono, Truck & Bus Bodymaker of HMSI.