Cab-over-engine trucks are a rare sight in the U.S. these days, though they are still popular in Australia and Europe. Why did they fall out of favor Stateside?

Check out a 1948 GMC Cab Over Engine An auto enthusiast from Plant City, Florida shows off his 1948 GMC Cab Over Engine. It was featured in "The Notebook" and "The Right Stuff." ...

These simple unit-construction chassis trucks, using Ford Falcon drivetrain components, were introduced to the public on September 21, 1960, for the 1961 model year and were produced through 1967.

The Chevy COE, or cab over engine, was produced from 1939 to 1959 as a medium-duty truck. The COE design gave the driver a more commanding view of the road, while locating the cab above the engine ...

A red Kenworth K100 semi truck with a 53-foot trailer. - Greg Gjerdingen/WikiMedia Commons If you've ever watched an Australian or European trucking video and wondered why their big rigs distinctly ...