Morada Transport buys 40 new Mercedes-Benz Axors

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Transport Online / November 12, 2015

In a year in which the trucking industry has seen sales fall 30 percent, winning large quantity orders has been even more important for truckomakers.

Mercedes-Benz recently received an order from Araraquara (São Paulo), Brazil-based Morada Transport for 40 new tractors, including 30 Axor 2544 6x2 tractors and 10 Axor 2644 6x4 tractors.

The trucks will operate on routes in the state of São Paulo, South Minas Gerais, Midwest and Rio de Janeiro.

"These are the first “Econfort” spec Axor trucks in our fleet. Both Mercedes-Benz and its dealers worked hard to understand our needs and helped us to get the specs right, which made us very confident in the choice, "said Fernando Fernandes, executive manager of Transport Address.

"In addition, we note an evolution of the Axor for our applications and take into account the conditions set in the negotiation, which included the involvement of Mercedes-Benz Bank, further strengthening this partnership," he adds.

Fernandes explains that an important specific requirement of the gas transport which was attended by the Axor. "The assembly of the generator set with compact layout and easy access, provides a minimum universal joint angle, reducing the need for maintenance.

The trucks are equipped with automated transmission Mercedes PowerShift AMT transmissions featuring ECOROLL and Power Mode features, pneumatic rear axle suspension, air suspended cabs and new-for-2015 interiors and seating.

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