Because the dolly attaches to a pintle hitch on the truck, maneuvering a trailer hooked to a dolly is different from maneuvering a fifth wheel trailer. The dolly is equipped with a fifth wheel to which the trailer is coupled.
#Truck and trailers license#
When using a dolly, which generally has to be equipped with lights and a license plate, rigid trucks can be used to pull semi-trailers. For greater detail, see the United Kingdom section, below. Although lift axles usually operate automatically, they can be lowered manually even while carrying light loads, in order to remain within legal (safe) limits when, for example, navigating back-road bridges with severely restricted axle loads. The lift axles used on both tractors and trailers allow the trucks to remain legal when fully loaded (as weight per axle remains within the legal limits) on the other hand, these axle set(s) can be raised off the roadway for increased maneuverability, or for reduced fuel consumption and tyre wear when carrying lighter loads. Individual countries have raised their own weight limit, for example the UK which has a 44,000 kg (97,000 pounds) limit, this increase is achieved by adding an extra axle to the tractor usually in the form of a middle unpowered lifting axle (midlift) with a total of 14 wheels. This format is now common across Europe as it is able to meet the EU maximum weight limit of 40,000 kg (88,000 pounds) without overloading any axle. The most common combination used in Europe is a semi tractor with two axles, and a cargo trailer with three axles, one of which is sometimes a lift axle, giving 5 axles and 12 wheels in total. In Europe, usually only the driven tractor axle has dual wheels, while single wheels are used for every other axle on the tractor and the trailer.
#Truck and trailers driver#
Conversely, "conventional" cab tractors offer the driver a more comfortable driving environment, easier access getting in or out and better protection in a collision. The major disadvantage is that for repairs on COE trucks, the entire cab has to hinge forward to allow maintenance access. Furthermore, it offers greater maneuverability in confined areas, a more balanced weight-distribution and better overall view for the driver. This allows shorter trucks with longer trailers (with larger freight capacity) within the legal maximum total length. European trucks, whether straight trucks or fully articulated, have a sheer face on the front. The noticeable difference between tractor units in Europe and North America is that almost all European models are cab over engine (called "forward control" in the UK ), while the majority of North American trucks are "conventional" (called "normal control" or "bonneted" in the UK ). None of them can be bought in the current version.A semi-trailer truck ( Renault Magnum) of Ninatrans in London, England These trailers are only available in separate DLC.
#Truck and trailers update#
These trailers have been removed since the update 1.32. These trailers can not be bought and are only available at Quick Jobs, Freight Market and World of Trucks contracts. Requires Garage in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Netherlands Requires Level 23 + Garage in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Netherlands Requires Level 21 + Garage in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Netherlands Requires Level 20 + Garage in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Netherlands Requires Level 17 + Garage in: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Netherlands The following preconfigured models are available at the trailer dealer: With the update 1.39, two new trailers were added: the Low Bed and the Low Loader. With the update 1.37, one new trailer was added: the Food Tank Paint. With the update 1.35, two new trailers were added: the Container Carrier and the Wooden Floor Logger. All of them are available as Single, Double, B-double and HCT chains. There are 10 different types: Curtainsiders, Dry Freighters and Flatbeds, as well as Insulated, Refrigerated, Container Carrier, Log, Food Tank, Low Bed and Low Loader trailers. The player has to own a trailer to do Cargo Market jobs. They can be bought at the trailer dealer and customized at service shops. Ownable Trailers have been introduced since the update 1.32.