Why do trucks look different in Europe?

In Europe we usually see cab-over trucks. This means that the cabin is situated above the engine. This allows creating flat front surface and the entire truck with its trailer has a cuboid shape. Drivers are sitting further away from the actual front of the truck and look over the long engine cover when driving.

What is a Chevy Kodiak?

The Chevrolet Kodiak is a line of medium duty trucks marketed by General Motors’ Chevrolet brand. Common uses for the Kodiak were as a basis for cargo haulers, work trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, and other types of similar vehicles that necessitated medium duty torque, GVWR, and towing capacity.

When did Freightliner stop making Cabovers?

The Freightliner Argosy is a model line of cabover trucks that was produced by the American truck manufacturer Freightliner from the 1999 to 2020 model years.

How does Japan compare to Japan for trucking?

From a trucking perspective, there is almost no comparison. For a little perspective, Japan is an archipelago of nearly 7,000 islands. The four largest islands — Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku — together account for 97 percent of Japan’s land area.

What is the difference between American and European semi-trucks?

The main difference you see between American and European semi-trucks is the overall design of the tractor unit. In Europe we usually see cab-over trucks. This means that the cabin is situated above the engine.

How long does it take to move a truck in Japan?

The older building, the lower the number. Long-haul trucking in Japan is likely to mean a trip of no more than one or two days. Much of the freight moves into and out of Tokyo, rather than going cross-country, which cuts down on the length of haul.

How big are the bunks behind the bunk of a truck?

The highway trucks have small bunks behind the seat, but they are only about 16 inches wide. A truck like the one pictured above has a wider bunk built above the cab. The driver has to crawl through a hole in the ceiling to get into it. The cargo boxes are huge — up to 30 feet in length. Those trucks are about the size of tour buses.