The REAL Reason Why America Stopped Making Cab-Over Trucks

In the vibrant era of the 1970s, American roads were decorated with an iconic sight of Cab-over trucks, also called Cab-over-Engine trucks (COE) trucks. These unique trucks, with their flat-nose design, were an integral part of the trucking landscape. Every major manufacturer, from Freightliner to Mack to GMC, produced these vehicles, resulting in them being found all over the country's highways. The story of cab-over trucks began before World War II, on the busy East Coast of the United States. At that time, there were regulations limiting the maximum length of trucks, including both truck and trailer, to about 65 feet - 19.812 meters. To maximize cargo capacity within these limitations, manufacturers devised an ingenious design - the cab-over-engine (COE) trucks. This involved shortening the cab at the expense of driver comfort to save space for more cargo. COE trucks, also known as Cab-over-Engine trucks, are a specific type of truck design in which the driver's cab is placed directly above the engine, rather than in front of it, as in most conventional trucks. This means the driver sits closer to the windshield and the steering wheel is directly above the engine. SUBSCRIBE @TruckCulture #trucking #trucks #cabover ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Member and Proudly Carry the Title of 'Truck Culture Supporter'! 🚛✨ As a Truck Culture Supporter, you show your love and appreciation for the incredible world of trucks and the hardworking drivers behind them. By joining, you’re not only supporting this channel but also unlocking fun extras like exclusive badges, custom emojis, and a chance to stand out in the comments! 🛞💬 Let’s connect over amazing stories, unique insights, and fascinating truck culture moments. Whether you're a seasoned trucker, a fan of powerful machines, or just curious about life on the road, this is the place for you. Together, we’ll dive deep into the challenges, adventures, and behind-the-scenes aspects of the trucking world. 🚦💡 Joining as a member helps us continue to bring you the best truck content while building a passionate community that truly gets what makes trucking so special. Do you love trucks as much as we do? Support the channel and become a Truck Culture Supporter today! Click the link below and join the journey! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvm-CFjWK502uw3E9B7UV1Q/join ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch next: Why European Trucks are Different: https://youtu.be/8xFbG1xrkCg What Truckers need to know about Long Wheelbase Trucks: https://youtu.be/aGnAaB-WrLA Tesla Semi Truck: https://youtu.be/9vvE-Ba9qsQ Music by: CO.AG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Disclaimer: Our videos are created for entertainment purposes, with informative content to explain what is happening on screen, sometimes adding an educational touch. We enjoy making these videos and hope they both entertain and inform you. If you like them, don’t forget to like and share! Copyright: If you find any of your copyrighted material in our video, please contact us so we can resolve the issue

Added 19 Jun 2026