A major Australian logistics company has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin model.
Ron Finemore Transport has received its very first model from the brand, with the operator keen to add the new Mercedes-Benz truck to its fleet soon after its local launch.
“Ron Finemore Transport’s focus on safety and efficiency is legendary within the industry, so we knew they would be keen to get into the amazing new Mercedes-Benz ProCabin,” Daimler Truck Australia Pacific president and CEO Daniel Whitehead says.
“We’re also thrilled to hear the truck has been performing beyond expectations with efficiency and that the advanced safety suite is also much appreciated.”
The Ron Finemore Transport Actros, which was delivered by Daimler Trucks Albury, features a black Durabar bullbar that was developed with help from Mercedes-Benz engineers.
Proudly wearing the 2663 badge, the Ron Finemore Transport ProCabin Actros features a powerful 16-litre Mercedes-Benz engine teamed with a 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).
Courtesy of a specially designed cabin that cuts drag, Whitehead says the ProCabin delivers a significant fuel consumption reduction.
It also benefits from a new five-radar active safety suite that has been introduced as standard across the whole Actros range.
Ron Finemore Transport CEO James Dixon says operating advanced Mercedes-Benz vehicles aligns with its focus of safety and efficiency.
“Ron Finemore Transport is proud to operate the safest, youngest and most modern fleet in Australia and we are committed to boosting efficiency, driving down emissions and adopting the safest vehicles that we can get our hands on,” Dixon says.
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“It is still early on, but the ProCabin has already proven to be extremely efficient in its first month on the road. We are also extremely pleased that it features the Active Brake Assist 6 safety package because we are fully committed to the safety of our drivers and other road users.”
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific vice president sales, marketing and operations Andrew Assimo says the Mercedes-Benz ProCabin is showcasing how design innovation can make a difference to operating costs.
“The ProCabin has only just launched and is already delivering real world savings for our customers,” he says.
“Our customers are delighted because driving fuel costs down has never been more critical to business success.”
All Actros models now feature the Active Brake Assist 6 safety package that now includes five radars providing a 270-degree view around the vehicle and allows for optimum operation of the Active Side Guard Assist 2 (ASGA) system.
The backbone of this safety suite is a new electronics platform that can process data 20 times faster.
The new ProCabin design removes unwanted gaps and joins and guides air either around the cabin or straight into the truck’s cooling system. This concentration of the airflow maintains the cooling effectiveness of the Actros.
There are also new sail-shaped side air deflectors at the rear of the cabin and a new roof spoiler as well as a new under-cab spoiler. Along with the new exterior design, these features reduce air turbulence and improve air flow.
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