Definition
cabover
noun
- a truck or bus with the driver's cab positioned over or forward of the engine, rather than behind it
Usage: also written as cab-over; common in commercial trucking and public transportation
adjective
- of or relating to a truck or bus with the cab positioned over the engine
Usage: attributive use
Examples
- The delivery company switched to cabovers to maximize cargo space.
- Cabover trucks are popular in Europe due to length restrictions on highways.
- The driver preferred the cabover design for better visibility.
- Many older cabovers have been phased out in favor of conventional trucks.
- The cabover configuration allows for a shorter overall vehicle length.