The Hino F-Series truck's model codes are FN, FP, FR, FS, and FW.

The tractor head model codes are SH and SS, in Japan the truck’s traditional competitors are Isuzu Giga, Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great and UD Quon.

Introduced in 1981, the Super Dolphin was Hino's entry into the heavy duty truck market in Japan, and exported internationally.

The catch phrase is "Full model change of transportation culture" and "Toward the 21st century of logistics".

Also, from this point on, the tail lamps have been changed from Ichiko to Koito, which is similar to the trucks of the other three companies in Japan.

Discharge headlamp settings, driver airbags, and ABS are standard equipment on all models, and the front emblem is only the H mark.

The design of the semi-tractor was not changed at this time, and it was produced almost the same as the mid-term model with the addition of the ABS emblem and fog lamps.

The turn signal / fog combination lamp that fits in the dedicated front bumper is based on the front turn signal of Isuzu Giga and the fog lamp is added.

Compliant with the 1999 emission regulations, the door handle was changed from metal to resin, and the mechanical AT pro shift was set.

In addition, the chassis accessories of the semi-tractor have changed, and now it has a square muffler and a triple air tank.

Partially improved in 2002, and the V-type engine was abolished except for semi-tractors in compliance with noise regulations in 2002.

The engine complies with the new short-term emission regulations, and all cars including the tractor system are turbocharged with a straight-six intercooler.

Vehicles equipped with double-type tail lamps, such as semi-tractors, have the same layout as before (red / orange from the outside).

Released in December 2005 in compliance with the 2005 emission regulations (new long-term emission regulations) (E13C engine vehicle) In January 2006, the world's first rear-end collision damage mitigation braking system for heavy-duty trucks was added to some models.

In addition, in terms of enhanced safety equipment functions, a rear-end collision avoidance support function has been added to the preceding vehicle for pre-crash safety, the accuracy of the lane departure warning system has been improved (standard equipment), and the driver monitor .

The New Hino Profia was Launched in April 2017 with new design, it is based on the 6th gen Hino Ranger, and it comes with On Board diagnostics system (J-OBDII), Pre-Collision warning and Tire Pressure Monitoring system is also available in the lineup.