An abbreviation for cab over engine, a vehicle body style primarily used in medium and heavy-duty trucks. In this layout, the cab sits directly above or forward of the front axle, eliminating the protruding hood. This maximizes cargo space within a given overall vehicle length and improves forward visibility, though it complicates engine access.
Heard on the job
We've to tilt the whole cab forward on this COE just to check the accessory belts.
Insider tip
Mechanics often dislike working on COE trucks because accessing the engine requires tilting the entire cab or working through a cramped interior doghouse.
Also heard as
- cab-over
- forward control