Cab-over, also known as cab over engine, cab forward or flat face, flat nose, or forward control, is a body style of truck, bus, or van that has a vertical front, "flat face" or a semi-hood, with the
Volvo FH cab-over
The cab-over configuration is common for garbage trucks, as the short wheelbase allows a tight turning radius and the low cab height eases driver entry and exit.
Daimler Motor Lastwagen "Order No. 81", originally delivered to London in 1896, considered the world's oldest truck. Now in the Mercedes-Benz Museum
The International Metro Van was a multi-stop truck manufactured by International Harvester. This vehicle was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or
A preserved Metro Van in 2015
1941 D15M Metro Van
Metropolitan Body Co. manufacturer plate located next to IHC build plate above passenger side front window