The new Freightliner EconicSD, the only cab-over-engine refuse truck in North America that features a collision mitigation system, will be on display this year at WasteExpo 2019.

The EconicSD made its North American debut at last year‘s WasteExpo. The truck integrates safety and technology into its design inside and out, like no other waste collection vehicle on the market. The EconicSD is the first Freightliner vocational truck to feature the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems. The truck comes standard with Active Brake Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning technologies.

This truck also comes standard with Side Guard Assist – a particularly useful feature on refuse routes, which uses two radar sensors to monitor the proximity of the truck‘s passenger side for objects such as traffic signs, cyclists, vehicles, etc. Additionally, the EconicSD features a rain/light sensor, which automatically activates headlights and wipers. The vehicle also features the optional Blind Spot View, consisting of multiple video cameras, making the driver more visually aware of their immediate surroundings and operating environment.

Specced with the Detroit DD8 mid-range engine with Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostic service, the EconicSD brings industry-leading efficiency to maximise uptime for refuse fleets.

The EconicSD‘s low step-in height and spacious, ergonomic cab were designed with driver comfort in mind. An automated frame lowering feature further reduces the already low step-in height for easy entry and exit. Modern features such as a panoramic windshield, a 90-degree door opening and an aggressive wheel cut for superior manoeuvrability further contribute to the driver-focused design of the EconicSD.