Roger above comments about fuel economy and unknown Hino product. Would check other trucks & prices... Best to stick with proven engine and powertrain products with parts availabilit. For a starter truck, Sterling Acterra can be spec'd with either MBE, Cat, or Cummins ISC & I would go with new designed 'C' with max. 315 hsp (new Bosch fuel common rail system, and now has roller cam followers). This is proven wet-sleeve motor with millions of miles...past problems with fuel pump should be gone. Bentz likes working on this with sleepers, and truck is available with cab-air system for comfort. My current 2000 ISC which is slightly gear-bound at 3.37 final drive gets 9.5 at 65 mph in a Pete 330. I am spec'ing a new Pete 335 with a final drive of 3.0-3.04 and 315 ISC with 9 spd for improved fuel efficiency... Both Pete & Acterra with this basic spec come in around $60K for chassis only... but you can back this way down with MBE motor, but don't go with too little torque pending your intended use. Better move fast for Acterra as build slots are disappearing for 2004. Nalley in Atlanta has IH, Pete, & Hino: lots of bang for buck with Navistar too