# tractor-trailer combination

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> Freight is loaded onto a semi-trailer, coupled to a tractor unit, and the combination pulls away – this pairing of a powered towing vehicle (usually a tractor) and a semi-trailer or drawbar trailer constitutes a vehicle combination.

Freight is loaded onto a semi-trailer, coupled to a tractor unit, and the combination pulls away – this pairing of a powered towing vehicle (usually a tractor) and a semi-trailer or drawbar trailer constitutes a vehicle combination. In European road haulage, the articulated combination (tractor plus semi-trailer) operates at a maximum length of 16.5 metres under strict axle-spacing, gross-weight, and wheelbase regulations established by national and EU law, ensuring road safety and protecting infrastructure.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrzeugkombination](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrzeugkombination)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | tractor-trailer combination |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 74 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrzeugkombination |

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