Astra truck are built in Italy in Caorsana. Originally the factory was based in Sardegna (Anonima Sarda TRAsporti) and was founded to restore and repair ex-army trucks that were used a lot in after-war Italy. In '50 and '60 the production grew up and Astra trucks were mainly used as beton mixers. During the years Iveco's parteciaption in the society grew up, now the engines are Iveco but with different powers and also the structure of the cab and other things come from Iveco. Astra also made rigid and articulated dumpers.
