In 1974, Freightliner introduced its first conventional model, an adaptation of the high âCab over engineâ (COE) mainstay product. A âCab over engineâ (COE) or âflat noseâ is where the driver is seated above the front axle and the engine. They were common in North American heavy-duty trucks, but lost prominence when permitted length was extended in the early 1980s.
In 1974, Freightliner introduced its first conventional model, an adaptation of the high âCab over engineâ (COE) mainstay product. A âCab over engineâ (COE) or âflat noseâ is where the driver is seated above the front axle and the engine. They were common in North American heavy-duty trucks, but lost prominence when permitted length was extended in the early 1980s.