I understand that my consent is not required to get job alerts. Apr 24, 2. Apr 24, 3. Emissions rules killed the Cabover for US. Toomanybikes , Apr 24, Apr 24, 4. I don't understand what emissions would have to do with cab overs. Apr 24, 5. They all got sold to Mexican carriers and the manufacturers realized that Europe would be the most profitable place to sell them.
Apr 24, 6. Apr 24, 7. STAA in allowed conventional tractors to pull 53' trailers on the national network. That was the beginning of the end. The last hurrah was the attempt to nationalize the "California legal" 57 setup 57' trailer but still under 65' overall length due to cabover. Brian Kelly. I am going to check through the topic that you sent. I wonder about FTL's Argosy, some say they are still being sold, some say not.
Rolf A truckdriver is a person that converts Diesel into black smoke. Posted Saturday, August 08, PM. Cheers, T The early worm catches a bird. Do a search. I just had a thought, one of many as all who have read my rambling posts can see, Why don't they make Cabovers here in the US anymore? Thanks again Similar Topics. Reading This Topic. Powered By InstantForum. Compression Enabled.
Advanced Search. Bill D. This means that one truck can haul multiple trailers. For example, European regulations do permit the maximum length of the mobile asset thus limiting the necessity for extremely heavy loads. Nevertheless, another factor plays a crucial role: physics.
Conventional trucks do have a longer wheelbase and while this affects the maneuverability and the turning circle rather dramatically , it also enables engineers to engineer a truck which can safely haul bigger loads.
The truck is more stable on the highway and can distribute the mass more effectively. While COE trucks are definitely far more maneuverable and are perfect for tight places like city driving , conventionally styled trucks are simply better for the highway.
Stability is a key factor here, especially under heavy loads. Now, some may argue that COE trucks do offer superior visibility, but it seems that that is not enough to convince drivers or fleet owners to invest in them.
Apart from highway stability, a long wheelbase conventional truck with rugged architecture is better suited for rough terrain. When considering construction usage, a sturdier truck is always the best option.
I do not have spare time. All there is is car time. I am a Central European gearhead, but you are probably thinking - aaa a disposable Borg drone!
Well, actually, I like to dress up like James Bond too. That's something I guess. The Best of Kia. Part of the attraction of the cabovers is the nostalgia involved.
Truck drivers had visions of trucking out to California with these great big cabovers and running coast to coast. They were trucks that looked like they were competent and could do the job. They were enjoyable to drive and it was an adventure to drive them. The nostalgia of the Cabover was part of the draw. Owner operators can bring the cabover back and if big carriers find the advantages of stocking their fleet with cabovers as outweighing the disadvantages, then we could possibly see an upswing.
If you click on one of the product or service links on this site, we may receive commissions if you purchase something. Learn more This post may contain affiliate links. You can read the full disclosure policy, which is pretty dull, but here it is. KW Cabover. Mountain driving can be intimidating, especially for first time or rookie truck drivers.
If you follow some basic safety rules and take advantage of the safety features available to you then you can quickly gain confidence on mountains. Here are some mountain driving tips for truck drivers.
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