Abstract: A solid waste removal vehicle having a front loading mechanism for collecting, comminuting and compacting waste while being transferred into a container. The vehicle is further characterized by a driver cab and a loading assembly normally positioned in the path of ejection of the waste from the container, the cab and assembly each being independently swingable transversely of the path to an offset and unobstructing position to satisfy loading and ejecting conditions. A mechanism responsive to the swing of the cab automatically maintains the latter in its normal forward-facing position at all times to thereby provide optimum visibility for the driver or operator. Moreover, means are provided for steering the vehicle during normal and offset positions of the cab.