The driving position in a Scania cab can suit the tallest, smallest or heaviest driver. But what is the ideal position to reduce the load on the back, neck and shoulders? We have put together a driver’s guide to help you decide.
The driving position in a Scania cab can suit the tallest, smallest or heaviest driver. But what is the ideal position to reduce the load on the back, neck and shoulders? We have put together a driver’s guide to help you decide.
China has a high rate of fatal traffic accidents. The working conditions for professional drivers is one important reason for the country’s dismal road-safety figures. Scania’s focus on driver issues is particularly welcome as China works to change the situation.
German truck magazine Trucker recently organised an international test of automated gearboxes. When all was said and done, Scania Opticruise came out on top.
Scania has again captured first place in Europe’s 1,000 Point Test. After a convincing victory in 2009, where Scania’s biggest model, the R-series, won by an unusually large margin, the latest test saw a 420 hp G-series tractor again comfortably on top.
All Scania trucks equipped with differential locks are now outfitted with a new traction panel on the dashboard close to the gearchanging hand.
If an accident occurs with a Scania vehicle involved, rescue teams can do a better job using a new information booklet.
To help the truck driver while on the road, designers have found smart solutions for easily accessible storage, and have improved the design of controls and instruments. And a substantially improved sleeping comfort.
Meet the designer behind the interior in the new R-series truck
