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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by phillc73 on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:28AM (#30194473)
In Australia, I think the default style has changed over time. Back in the 1980s, Mack and Kenworth were the dominant brands. Now there's more of a mix, with the likes of Volvo and Scania doing well, but Mack and Kenworth are still in the top 10.[1]

[1] https://www.trucksales.com.au/editorial/details/2020-truck-s...

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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by YPPH on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:30AM (#30194520)
I see. It could be a metropolitan/regional divide too. Most the trucks I see are metropolitan traversing from the port to inner city destinations.

I imagine the composition is different on, say, the Nullarbor plain.

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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by phillc73 on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:58AM (#30194967)
That's an interesting point about the metro/regional divide. It could be that livestock haulage is more invested in the "conventional" style. I was quite familiar with one local haulage company growing up, and checking their website it seems like their entire fleet is still "conventional"![1]

[1] https://www.martinshaulage.com.au/

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Re:Why are semi trucks in the US and Europe so different? (2... by rootusrootus on Thursday February 03, 2022 @02:18PM (#30197315)
Volvos are popular in the US and have a conventional cab design.
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