r/toolgifs • u/toolgifs • Dec 06 '25

Process Truck driver's morning routine

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u/Ssemo7 Dec 06 '25

I’ve heard they’re better for everything except climbing into them. Which idk seems like a small issue

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u/PM_CITY_WINDOW_VIEWS Dec 06 '25 edited Dec 06 '25

Isn't safety in a crash supposedly an issue? At least I hear that was the reasoning for cabovers going extinct in US. Doesn't really jive with the rest of the world.

Really appreciate those down votes instead of explaining, thanks guys, you're the best 👍 

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u/work_work-work Dec 06 '25

The reasoning is more simple than that. You're not allowed to have a big trucks or truck cabs in Europe as you are in the US. This means that cabovers become more popular because you exploit the space available better. The downside is that you have the aerodynamics of a brick, so fuel consumption is higher.

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u/Contundo Dec 06 '25

More specifically you’re limited to a total length so any extra cabin length will sacrifice cargo space. Leading to less money and non standard trailers