WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – TRANSPORT
Leading by example
The Econic by Mercedes-Benz Trucks is leading the charge in driver and environmental safety.
THE ECONIC BY MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS IS SETTING A NEW STANDARD FOR REFUSE COLLECTION IN THE WASTE AND RECYCLING INDUSTRY.
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eaders push boundaries, challenge the norm, and make changes to drive progress. Mercedes-Benz is drawing on those qualities with the development of the Econic, providing the waste industry with safer, more efficient and comfortable trucks. The economical Econic also delivers sustainable solutions to the growing emissions burden in urban areas, and
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provides ideal working conditions for the refuse collection driver and crew. LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY Providing trucks that are safe for not only the driver and the goods they are transporting, but the wider community at large, is an ongoing endeavour for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The low-entry concept of the Econic means there are only two steps up
into the cab, which means getting in and out is easy and safe. On a busy working day, that means less climbing up and down compared with other trucks. Also good for the back and the joints is the full air suspension with raising and lowering function on all axles. The walk-through cab allows the driver to enter and exit the cab from the traffic-free side of the road using
