Ron Finemore Transport has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Actros ProCabin to boost safety, efficiency and reduce emissions.
The operator moved quickly to secure the ProCabin following its local release, aligning the new-generation Actros with its long-standing commitment to operating one of the safest and youngest fleets in the country.
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said Ron Finemore Transport was a natural early adopter of the new model.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
Central to the ProCabin’s appeal is its aerodynamic redesign, which reduces drag and delivers a significant fuel consumption improvement. The new cabin removes unnecessary gaps and joins, directing airflow more cleanly around the truck and into the cooling system to maintain optimal performance.
Additional features such as sail-shaped side air deflectors, a redesigned roof spoiler and a new under-cab spoiler further reduce turbulence and enhance airflow, contributing to lower operating costs.
Ron Finemore Transport CEO, James Dixon, said the ProCabin supports the company’s broader operational strategy.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
The ProCabin introduces a new five-radar active safety suite as standard across the Actros range. Active Brake Assist 6 now incorporates five radars providing a 270-degree view around the vehicle, optimising the performance of Active Side Guard Assist 2. The system is underpinned by a new electronics platform capable of processing data 20 times faster than its predecessor.
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Vice President Sales, Marketing and Operations, Andrew Assimo, said the model is already delivering tangible savings.
“The ProCabin has only just launched and is already delivering real world savings for our customers,” he said.
“Our customers are delighted because driving fuel costs down has never been more critical to business success.”
Delivered by Daimler Trucks Albury, the Ron Finemore Transport Actros 2663 features a 16-litre Mercedes-Benz engine paired with a 12-speed automated manual transmission. The unit is fitted with a black Durabar bullbar developed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz engineers.
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