Hanson UK has extended its vehicle fleet with the arrival of the first of 40 new low entry cab ready-mixed concrete trucks, reflecting its ongoing commitment to road safety.
The Euro 6-engined Mercedes-Benz eight-wheelers feature a panoramic Econic glass cab and are fitted with 360° cameras. This, coupled with the lower driving position, significantly improves the driver’s visibility of cyclists and pedestrians, particularly on the near side.
The front- and rear-steer trucks are also fitted with an 8m3 McPhee Mixers drum.
The vehicles are initially being used in London, where they form part of Hanson’s service to the Thames Tideway Tunnel project and are helping to meet Transport for London’s direct vision standards while reducing vehicle movements in the capital.
