Cabin (truck)
Cab over engine (COE) or flat nose, where the driver is seated on top of the front axle and the engine like in a body style of a truck, bus or van. They came into use just before World War II. Cabovers have a shorter wheelbase and good visibility. COE's are still popular among medium and light duty trucks in the United States. To access the engine, the whole cab tilts forward, This contrasts with a conventional truck where the engine is mounted in front of the driver.