he forgot to say that the safety regulation in Europe demand to take care of the people in front of the truck, not only the driver.

you can't drive a us-style conventional truck in most of europe due to the massive turning circle and blindspots they have. The safety argument was weird too, it completely forgot the safety of anyone except the trucker.

Another video explained that EU regulations limit the total length including the size of the truck, while US regulations only specify the length of the freight. Thus, there is a strong incentive to keep the truck as short as possible in the EU to maximize the possible length for the cargo.

It's a myth that there's "nothing between you and what you hit other then the windscreen" in European and British lorries. There's always a formidable bunch of energy absorbers in front of the driver's cab. They don't push a battleship around but they've got enough to take a hit. Also, the engine isn't in front of the driver so it never gets smashed into his face in case of a collision.

A 25 year old scania is 30 years ahead of current modern amercian trucks.

In my opinion, what they have forgotten is road safety. European trucks can see what's right in front of them, American trucks have that view blocked by that big bonnet.

I always think it's funny when such videos bring arguments like: "parts availability is better on an US truck..." - well, good luck finding parts for them here in europe ^^

European trucks do not need such a large space inside for the driver as there is a + the trucks usually belong to a company and you are just a driver number of hours allowed for the driver before they have a mandatory stop-rest so also by law there are usually serviced stops for trucks with food, showers and amenities since trucks are usually banned on the highways on weekends as well... In the US the drivers usually own the trucks and practically live in the truck as such..

Many mistakes in that video. It starts with the opening picture of that red European truck and the silver American truck. The European truck appears to be much smaller. Actually it is much higher, as you can see by looking at the wheels. The wheels of both trucks are about the same size, but on the picture the wheels of the European truck are much smaller. All American trucks brands except for Paccar (Kenworth & Peterbilt) are owned by European companies. International is owned by Traton SE, the bus and truck division of Volkswagen. The European truck brands MAN and Scania are also owned by Traton. Mack is owned by Volvo. Western Star and Freightliner are owned by Mercedes-Benz. Except for Cummins, all American trucks engines are based on European designs. Paccar engines were designed by DAF (Paccar Europe), Detroit engines are based on Mercedes engines, and as far as I know International engines are based on MAN engines. The actual cabs of European trucks are bigger, the separate sleeper behind the cab of a U.S. truck makes it bigger. Because of the length restrictions in Europe, such a long cab is often not possible. However, the Scania Longliner had a huge cab ! European trucks have an immensely strong steel cab that can be pushed backwards on the frame with special energy absorbing mounts, in case of a collision. The cab itself certainly has a crumple zone as well. U.S. trucks have a rather flimsy cab, on the clip of the crash test you can see how the cab of the blue U.S. truck breaks loose from the frame, and moves forward !! I don’t think you would like to be decapitated by the hood of a U.S. truck entering the cab through the wind shield. Many American truckers are owner-operators, they have to take care of their own medical insurance. European truckers are usually employed by trucking companies, when they are wounded in a crash, their employers often have to pay their wages for the time they are recovering. A very good incentive to produce save trucks.

I do NOT agree with American trucks being safer in a crash, in a full frontal crash, the engine will be rammed into the drivers compartment, in a European truck, the safety of air bags and crash avoidance systems make them safer than American trucks.

European semi-trucks provide a good working environment. American semi-trucks provide a good living environment.

One of the main reasons for the "Cabover" (Cabin over the engine) design is the visibility factor. As seen in many road rage videos the american truck driver can´t see what is in front of his hood, even if it a full blown vehicle like a pickup truck. In a cabover truck you can see even a small child that is ten inches from your front bumper. Another reason is that, as you know, european cities are built much different than american cities. So maneuverability is a thing!

For instance higher speed limit also affects how many crashes occur when USA has around 500k HGV crashes a year compared to Europe has around 35k crashes a year

Funfact: Frightliner, Western Star Trucks and Thomas Built Buses (The Yellow School Buses) belongs to Daimler Truck Holding AG, Stuttgart - Germany.

In Germany, I can't speak for inter- European traffic, we truckers can do 4;30 hrs. of straight Drive time, after which we have to take at least 45 minutes of break and then another block of 4;30 followed by 11 hrs. of uninterrupted rest. For colleges who think I omitted some aspects of the time category just add those as a reply because I go for the very basic set up.

American vehicles are generally completely outdated compared to European rides

In Europe trucks mix a lot with regular traffic, including bikers. And then the visibility of these is highly important as blind angle accidents frequently happen.

The brand you didn't recognise was a Renault (pronounced Ren-ohh). It is a French brand that as I understand doesn't have a presence in the North American market but is huge all over Europe.

Where the video goes by is why the majority of trucks in EU are cabovers. First is size regulations, while in the US only the length of the trailer itself is limited but not including the semi truck, in Europe the total length of the combination of the two is limited. This to avoid trucks get stuck or striking cars in turns and corners. The other reason is that by current driving hours law it is not allowed to take the mandatory day and weekend rest hours in the cab anymore, only a short nap can be taken in the cab. Driving hours are logged by a tachograph, this records data such as speed and time. The trucking company has to pay for fitting accommodation with toilets, showers and meals available to take the rest hours. Without the length restriction I think the conventional would be the truck of choice too here in the EU, as it is more streamlined and has a better crash safety as there is more space for energy absorption. The conventional can be shorter as the US one because there isn't need for the large sleeper cab and one rear axle can be omitted as axle load limits and load distribution are different in Europe EU truck manufacturers like Mercedes, Daf and Scania had conventionals in the past, but stopped making them between 1970-1990 due to the laws.

It's necessary to say European trucks are taller, siting position is higher that improve visibility. I personally carry 120k pounds is american language, here in Europe is 60 tones. My Volvo is upgraded to 830hp with trailer including steering axles es for easy turning. So fsr my everage fuel conception is over 10mpg. Big different is lifting rear axle on truck to save tyres and fuel, braking retarder on gearbox and one rear axle on trailer as well.

You should check out the old Jean Claude van Damme Volvo commercials which detail some of the innovative Volvo truck features… pluss the feat of Jean Claude Van Damme Volvo-split is just legendary

Those strict resting hours and time monitoring systems have been part of trucking in europe for at least 40 or 50 years already. Driving for more then 2 hours without rest is also dangerous, comparable with drunk driving.

Scania and Volvo are Swedish brands.

In New Zealand and Australia you can see both types in use. 😊

Canada don't allow European trucks imported to be younger than 15 years old, the US limit is 25 years. That's why yours are so old fashioned. This results from the manufacturers having no reason to do better.

the most important reason is the allowed lenght of the vehicles in europe the maximal lenght of the tuck with trailer is 25.25 meter, so the whole vehicle combination, where in the us there is no limitation on the legth of the traktor, its only the trailor that has a maximum lenght limit. so european trucks have to be as short as possible to allow more space for cargo

In Europe we have very strict rules for driving times and resting, so that drivers don't drive all day and night, but takes a regular break and sleep, not to get other people in danger. It is measured with special instruments in the truck to be regularly controlled by the Police! And if not correct the driver and/or owner will each get an absurdly huge fine, to be paid before driving on! If not the truck and its load will be kept, till the fine is paid!

As Europe imports gas and it isn't cheap, in addition it is full of taxes, so fuel efficiency is key in Europe. In addition, there are strong laws protecting hgv drivers, like compulsory rest time, etc, so they don't need to live in the truck. In Europe freight trains are also big

the diamond (losange) brand is Renault... Renault truck division is actually a part of the Volvo group since 2001

JPS: your eyes were literally shining when they showed the engines 😂 My hubby was a trucker for about half of his working life. He always loved the long nosed American trucks, most of all the Peterbilt. But trucking in Germany, out of necessity he got used to driving cab-overs, and after a while he came to love his Mercedes Benz, one of the Actros models.

He is missing one major point why trucks look like they do in Europe - the law. In Europe the fully allowed length defined by law is for the truck and trailer combination while in the USA the length is only defined for the trailer and the length of the truck doesn't matter. And because of that, if you have a long nose truck in Europe you loose storage capacity. Your trailer needs to be shorter with a long nose truck in Europe because the truck/trailer combo has still the same maximum length. That is a length of around 2m (6.5ft) you would loose for freight with a long nose truck. And for example for a companies like USPS, UPS etc. that need space in a trailer and not weight to transport the parcels between their transport branches loosing 2m available space per transport is a big thing.

Actually, max weight in Sweden is 74 tonne and in some areas in north it is 90 tonne.

Yea. Truck safety is not only about safety of tucker but all around. And having friendly work environment, not allowing tired tucker to drive is part of that. In the end money is not everything.

in Germany (maybe whole Europe) there's a limited lenght allowed with trucks. So sitting on the engine safes a lot of cargo space behind ya.

[ one of my lives was as a truck driver ] The test @ 8:00 is bogus, because ALL Euro truck safety is designed for seat-belt wearing. [ Not using the manufacturers guidelines is an instant fail in EU tests, let alone illegal to not wear your belt ] I am very interested if it is mentioned that the USA trucks have primitive gearboxes and most EU heavy trucks are full auto now with push-button electronic splitters and pre-selectors. I haven't had to 'double de-clutch' a truck since the mid 80's!

In Europe, the length of the combination is limited, so the long bow reduces the transport capacity. The short cabin allows for a larger capacity.

In Europe the vast majority of truck drivers are employed and in the USA they mainly self-employed. The cab over engine principle allows more loading space because the maximum length of the truck depends on the overall length. Some self-employed truckers in Europe also choose a truck with a large cab at the expense of cargo space, but this is their entrepreneurial decision. The shipping companies with truck driver employees mainly focus on maximum loading space.

The reason we have high cabs is that European trucks have a maximum length so a huge bonnet on the front means a smaller trailer and less payload

You should check out IWrocker, an American who loves Euro trucks and cars etc. You'll find it much harder to drive a USA semi than a EU/ROW.

If you ever driven in a major European city - you know a long vehicle is far from ideal. Many roads are narrow and winding - as they follow the same centuries old path between buildings that was built when only horses and people used the roads. A short nose is a big advantage when making pickups and deliveries in such places.

3:56 - To much competition? To little earnings? That guy should go back to school...

Apart from regulations about max size/Weight etc. European trucks also favour a flat front to be more maneuverable in smaller inviroments. We have less concrete, less wide roads and older cities where space for trucks is limited :)

The main reason why Europeans drive cab-overs and U.S. does not, is traffic regulations. In Europe, there is a limit of 16.5 meters or 54 feet to the total length of a semi truck. If you want to haul a standard 40 feet shipping container (or a 45 feet container as Maersk do), you have only 14 feet or barely 9 feet of length for the cab. An U.S. style truck would not fit in front of a 40 feet container, hence, no one uses one. It has nothing to do with taste. It's simply necessity.

Some ideas to consider.... the conventional American style is designed for an increasingly elongated total length, because the regulations allow it. The "Truck" uses several feet on the hood, then several more on a cab (which is comparable to the interior of a sedan for space), and finally several more feet of space until the back bumper; before you look at the trailer(s) behind that. All of those body parts are fixed to the chassis. The European is restricted in overall length, so placing the cab over the engine makes sense, the cab is most likely then suspended separately from the chassis, you notice how when the Volvo or Mercedes braked hard a horizontal body panel drooped behind another as though everything above that line is separate from the parts below. Another point is in the mechanical design, Europeans may have additional steering axles.

6:20 They got pre 2015 numbers for Sweden its 158 700lb now. I think Denmark change as well, but not sure if its in place yet. 7:30 Sleaper cabs does exist in Europe, they are not even that rare. Micro, fridge, bed and table is pretty standard. TV is fairly common, toilet less so, but you can get it. The sleaper cabs in a European cab is a lot better planed and hence smaller, so it might not obvius from the outside that there is a sleaper. Also EU change the rules of this year that allows for one extra meter of sleeper for long haul trucks 9:15 There seams to be no source for this statement and i kind of doubt that is true. There is 3 main differences in regulation between Europe and USA. Length, axle load and speed. The axle load is actually a result of speed. US truck drive faster, hence need to have lower axle load to not wear down the roads. They make it look in the thumb nail that the trucks is about equal high, or the US trucks may be even higher. That is typically not the case. Typically a European truck would be about half a meter higher than a US truck. On the flip side the standard European trailer is about 2 meters shorter, having about thee same loading capacity. We use to have hood trucks in Europe until fairly recently, but there just was no market for them. Also worth saying that competition on the European market is much harsher than in the US driving development faster. 11:35 truck speed limit is equivalent to 50 or 56mph in most of mainland Europe. In UK its a bit higher. Speed limit for Busses is typically 62mph. While the speed limit for cars is 75 or 81 mph in most of Europe. The driving time in Europe and US is not that different as people tend to believe. Often hear number of 9 vs 14 hours. Well that is apple and oranges. 14 hour is the full work day, and 9 hours is the shorten work time. Full work time in EU is 11 hours and full work day is 12½ hour. In USA (if i got the numbers right) full work time is 12 hours with 14 hour work day. So they diffrance is really not that large. One main diffrance is that loading and unloading is almost always counted as work in Europe, while its often not counted as work in USA. And this is part of the reason why the work day is longer in USA.

The fact that the commentary said "R'nolt" instead of "Renault" really gets me. It takes less than a minute to google the pronunciation on wikipedia :D

If it’s in your house, at some point it travelled by truck.

Our roads are smaller than the USA and to deliver to shops can be fun, but our trailer can be taller about 15foot and are double decked

Interesting titbit for the knowledge bank - there's a conglomerate company originally called Pacific Car and Foundry Company, now known as PACCAR, their main manufacturing marques or brands in production are Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF; previously they had the retired brands, Leyland, Scammell, Foden, Albion, Guy, and Thornycroft... and their own Pacific Carriage Company.

DAF actually tested a long nose version of their trucks but found that there is only 1% benefit in fuel consumption (at the legal speedlimit of 80 km/h (50mph) over the normal flat nose model. In return you will have more issues on the small roads we have here, turning some of those tight corners. So the fuel benefit doesn't outweigh the downside for us here, not at the 80 km/h (50mph) speed limit that we have.

it´s always funny how videos like the one reacted to here say "...features are available, such as adaptive CC, colission warning/midigation..." that stuff just got mandatory for ALL NEW trucks from this year on,.. all of it: adaptive cruise that keeps the pre set distance, retarders (mandatory since 1980/90s in germany and later EU wide), black box, lane assist, emergency braking systems, collision warning and midigation, digital time logs are mandatory since 2009 (I think that´s the year), and some other features regarding safety. these have to be equipped, installed and available for the driver to use, the drive may also chose not to use some of them ( except digital logs and black box). Also: Volvo now offers a 780hp engine for the FH16 models for heavy hauling, HCT trains and such. We mostly have cabovers because of the narrow roads, germany e.g: has a lenght limit of 53' for semi combinations ( can go up to regular lengh as long as the trailer stays the same lengh) and 62' 6" for regular combinations (e.g: regular three axle flat bed/curtain sider/dum truck with a two axle trailer). it´s 16.5m andr 18.75m, the scandics allow a regular lengh of up to 25m and long trucks there go up to 35m with finnland testing long haul logging trains/combinations with something around 40-45m and 90-100t of max total weight (~220000lbs).

2:31 This is Renault Trucks which was before Berliet and Saviem, two manufacturers who merged together

Some People already stated that the Speed Limit in Europe for Trucks is for the safety of not only the Truck Driver but also the other people on the roads. To be more exact and as an example you have roughly 64% more Impact Force when u drive 100km/h instead of 80km/h. It's 49,4 MN (Mega Newton) / 126g for 80km/h and 77,2 MN / 196,7g at 100km/h. Both with a worn Seatbelt. Without a Seatbelt the Forces would be roughly 5 times higher. And you don't drive those long trips in the EU like in the US. So theres almost no need for taking a rush.

Excellent video Joel. Well balanced commentary. Canadian trucking is very similar to America's, and both go back and forth over the border. Watching a European trucker manoeuvre through narrow streets is magical.

You have been to the UK so you know how tight and twisty some of our roads are. We are quite crowded so the easier it is for those trucks to turn the better. We haven't got that far between cities - most of the UK can be travelled to within a day (depending where you start from) The other thing that was missed out was in the UK there is a maximum length of the cab and trailer combined allowed. Our fuel prices are ridiculous - so the more you can get on a load the better - so the cab overs give a few more metres for the trailer and more cargo can be carried. - This is also why we have double decker style trailers - they have 2 floors inside them and shorter wheelbases (but are again limited in height due to bridges). We have seen the occasional truck with the US style design, but not often - for the reason mentioned. I hear snippets as my son works for the one you kept seeing - only around 10 miles from our home.

The lifestyle side of things is the same in Europe and the US. The truckers here in Europe do drive across the continent over many nations and sleep in their trucks just the same. There are laws for how long they can drive though, but they are equally passionate about their trucks and will spend their own hard earned cash customising and improving their Scania to make it look like the coolest truck on the road.

1. There are big cabins in Europe too but they are not used due to size limit but you can get Scania T Cab Longline and it will be exactly like you are driving a conventional american truck 2. As much as its true that you have nothing between you and the crash the safety measures and the way the cabs are built on the european trucks its very hard to damage the cabing to reach the driver unless its a freak accident which can happen to all trucks no matter conventional or not. I think there is a huge possibility for the engine on the conventional truck to pierce through the cabin and will still hurt the driver 3. Parts availability is not an issue in Europe too and the complex systems can be easily handled 4. Cabovers are alot easier to drive in cities and easier to manouver. You also have different cabin sizes so you can have lower or higher ride height depending on your needs. The places my trucks go, an american truck cant even imagine going there with all 44 tones

Volvo 2024 has released a new version of trucks with a power range of 780HP D-17 engines.

In EU, the automatic brake and adaptive cruise control are compulsory in all the new trucks.

Volvo and scania have them engines as 1) drivers love them and 2) Scandinavians allow truck up to 80T

The difference can be summoned up in a few shorts.,besides the safety. European trucks (with trailer) can carry more load due to the shorter cab, carries heavier loads and more powerful. US-trucks are wasting so much load-space with the overgrown hood and house. Though some of them look really cool :)

I think the American trucks look really good, but they don't make sense in Europe because they are too big (overlong). 2:18 By the way, the largest truck and bus manufacturer is Mercedes. And Volkswagen owns the following brands: Scania, MAN, Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Iveco is Italian, DAF belongs to Paccar (US) and Volvo trucks belong to Renault (F)

Here I always thought Volvos were the safest cars in the world. Your American trucks have large hoods, but they push the engine right onto the driver's lap. European trucks push the engine below the driver in a collision and given the high sitting position, are quite safe because most things you would crash into are smaller than you.

European semi trucks, often referred to as lorries, differ from their US counterparts mainly due to regulations on the total length of trucks. In Europe, the laws restrict trucks to a maximum length of 18.75 meters for road safety and maneuverability in the more compact and crowded European roads. This contrasts with the US, where trucks can be up to 23 meters long, allowing for larger cargo space but also requiring wider roads and larger turning areas.

Simplified, Americans drive on wider roads and over long distances where comfort for the driver is important, while Europeans dive shorter distances and narrower streets of old cities, where good visibility from the cabin and maneuverability is more important.

there is also one other aspect to be considered. Afaik in Europe there are regulations how long your vehicle can be (length overall). The lenght is measured from bumper to bumper. Therefore, if you had a longnosed truck, you would sacrifice about 6-7 feet of this valuable carrying capacity.

Here in Europe the semi trucks are more powerful and heavier than in the US, but more compact.

In EU is mandatory at every 4,5h to take s minimum of45' break. You can not drive more then 10h daily and is mandatory a 11h break. Every 5 to 6 days at least 45h of continued resting: so no driving in this time. As per trucks: at this point the strongest engine is Volvo DTc 16- 780Hp. Normally a semi will have a 500 to 650hp engine to haul some 88-90.000 pounds of total weight. In terms of safety systems like ACC, Lane depart warning, emergency stop , perimetral asist for dead angles are mandatory. No truck can be sold without having this sistems. Also the top speed is 56mph or 90km/h for trucks and semi. Is all about safety and also as less as posible of a fuel consumption. And lately you can see more and more trucks and semi running on electric engines powered by batteries or hidrogen.

Scania sister company, Saab, makes cars. How about those roadtrains in Australia? I bet they have more powerful engines? Cabovers are more easy in manoeuvring tight spaces and corners. In Singapore, a typical hauler trucks 5-10 containers per day and they always have yo reverse those into tight spaces, detached them and go truck another container.

parts availability for American trucks is better ..... in America, not in Europe. Here the parts for European trucks are better available. Seems logic, if you think of it.

European trucks have disk brakes. US trucks still have drum brakes. And the speed capability is a function of gearing. European trucks have plenty of power for steep winding roads.

Do the European cabins have a sleeping compartment? Perhaps they’re not necessary because of the lesser distances. Australian trucks have them, because drivers are required to take sleep breaks, and there’s a minimum time a journey can take. If you’re early to your destination on a long-haul, you can be prosecuted.

On the ‘trucking is a lifestyle’ thing, here in Europe, we work to live, with all the rules/regulations around driving times, vacation days etc. we make sure our work doesn’t dominate our lives, which results in a decent work life balance. There are obviously a lot more factors playing into this, like owner/driver, long haul driving or local etc.

Hey Joel, ever watched truck racing? Gotta be some content on here to watch.

Max speed for trucks in EU is 55mph. Because there was trucks driving 80-90mph everywhere to make more money😅 its a safety thing and probably emissions

It's 60mph on dual carriageways/motorways in the UK for HGV's. 50mph on single carriageways. Edit: In the future, older vehicles [especially cars] will have the advantage as all the tech incorporated these days is causing problems rather than solving it and accessibility is bad as well as supply.

Americans go for fuel consumption, because of long straight roads. Europe goes for power, to enable speed restoration from short distance curves, and narrow roads causing slow downs.

It was not so many years ago that the cab over design/style truck were a common sight in the US. However as you noticed the change.

European truck speed limit is 55 mph btw (90kph)

in Europe most trucks have limiters so they cannot go faster than 90km/h. wich speed is allowed on highways.

To be honest, I think the US-style looks more aerodynamic and easier to maintain on the roadside. Plenty of space for the driver(s) in the cab, overall a more pleasant environment for the really long hauls. But they'd be a nightmare to navigate inside many European city-zones, or basically anywhere but on the highway. And then there's all the regulations, Europe doesn't have just one set of rules about sizes and weights, the Euro-style has to be compatible with all the variety at once. They often have a stronger motor because up north, where hauling logs or mining is more common, they're allowed a lot more weight. On the flat plains, the length is more important because it makes it easier to navigate city streets when delivering supplies to supermarkets. Instead of offering 15 different layouts, the manufacturers limit it to perhaps 5 more versatile vehicles to choose from.

2:33That is a French brand called Renault

Volvo for life! Check it out definitely. Or Saab. In crashes, tests and so on. The classic is Top Gear when they dropped a BMW and a SAAB from the same height.😂

actually, i wouldnt say american trucks are safer in collisions, they actually are more dangerous, because the driver is far lower, and can actually from side collisions be fatally wounded, while, cabover, if somebody drives in side of you, they are even below your feet if they smashed you with a shitty little dick suv. :p So it depends on situation.

3:03 modern conventionals are far more about aerodynamics then what this video is saying, the only company I know of that still produces the old boxy design is Peterbilt. Shipping companies want to make more profit, and an aerodynamic truck is going to save money on fuel efficiency which is more profitable

U should check some Volvo truck ads here on KZfaq

the safety features are from mercedes benz - that company is a whole category of its own :P , not everybody can afford their modern, fully equipped trucks and not everybody does :P

UK/EU trucks run at 44t gross (98560lbs) Disc brakes/abs on all axles. Between 500&700hp. Automatic gearbox. Its possible turn around in your own length (though not desirable) due to our small/narrow roads. MPG is VERY important. Our gallons are approx 20% bigger than US. (3.78 v 4.545 Ltrs). UK around $8.65 per gallon.

i think the european styleis due to the countries being much smaller, so less room to maneuver when turning etc,,

Australia has both. But the European trucks are starting to get more popular. My preference is the V8 Scania

Both types of trucks really have their charm. I like the way you keep saying that the flat front on European trucks looks crazy, that is the same feeling us Europeans have with US trucks :) Those huge Volvo and Scania engines are really popular in Scandinavia, where both brands are from. Imagine hauling a truck and two (!) trailers full of logs weighing 80 tons up a gravel hill. Then you need 750+ hp and especially the big torque these engines produce. See this video to get the idea: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gduliNSg1qzeqWQ.html Really impressive stuff, if you ask me. The difference in cab size is easy to explain. In the US, there are many drivers owning their truck and living in them. Then it is an necessity to haul your house with you. In Europe, we have rules saying that truckers should rest at a hotel after a couple of days driving, instead of in their truck. And many more rules to protect the driver's well-being.

Sir thank you for beeing so interested in my EUROPE 👍👍

Wow! Pointing at the Renault logo and don't know what it is. Belongs to Volvo Group. As well as Mack. And the most powerful engines are designed and manufactured by Volvo and Scania. Everyone interested in heavy trucks should know that!

European semitrucks are flats because exits long limit law to the truck (semitruck + trailer)

12:00 its the same in EU, that law is here and its and old law :) Also the limit is from 31 to 75 mph

2:47 Video editor doesn't know the meaning of Aerodynamic, because the existance of a nose totally helps in that matter, and only a parachute is less aerodynamic than a flat surface

As a former truck driver who has driven both types, the U S type is MUCH more comfortable for long halls. As an aside, Daimler (Mercedes) in the early 70's was importing trucks into the U S, 100% trash! They would not run over 24,000 miles without a major overhaul of some sort. So they bought Freightliner so they could learn how to make a good truck! It worked for them!

As for the cab size, while obviously shorter, the European cabs are wider front to end (2.6m)

I think the speed limit for HGVs in Europe is mainly to control pollution levels.

In the Nederlands we don’t use American style truck because of the total length of the truck with trailer you are not allowed to exceed 16,50 meters so if you want to drive a American truck you need a smaller trailer and that makes no sense on the revenue so cab-over is the way to go