I just got this baby a while back in Amsterdam during a short trip. This is one of the most notable big truck sets that came in 2010, other than the 3180 Tank Truck and the TRU's version. I always prefer the Lego version instead of the TRU one. The yellow color really emphasizes the size of this truck.

Notable plus points:
- Finally a true "American" long nose six wide trucks, a fresh change from the usual Euro cabovers. Represent the current modern Freightliner or Volvo VN series tractor.
- A true interstate long distance semi tractor with loads of amenities, including a bed for some "brick-backseat luvin" LOL.
- Clever use of rear trailer 'suspension' with a degree of tilting to adapt road surfaces
- Most beautiful truck design in an official set with that clean aerodynamic lines.
- "Grows" in size once assembled. Thanks to that long '48-footer' at the back. A lot longer than "39" cm suggest on the box.
-Yellow. What's better than a big yellow truck is an even bigger yellow truck!

Building tips for AFOLs (and kids too):
If you're an AFOL (like me) this might matter to you. On instruction p.17, is the assembly instruction for the side fuel tank and sideskirts. If you look, the instruction says to build 2 similar sub assemblies. Well that's wrong! If you do so then you will have misligned fuel filler caps left and right when the truck is viewed from above. Just look at p.19. The three rows of Modified 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 Curved brick is in diagonal position left to right. What you need is to reposition them so they're parallel left to right. Easy fix!

Tips for kids, and 'childish AFOLs'
A dab of silicone oil (Mom's cooking oil will work too kids!) on the wheel holder axles before attaching the wheels will eliminate plastic to plastic squeeks when the truck is rolling. And makes then truck rolls smoother and further too :) Don't play on the tables!

Verdict
If you' into automotive designs and heavy transportations in general (like me!), this set is for you..if you're an American car fan, this set IS for you. If you're a Classic Town fan, this thing will seize up the traffic, too big. If you don't like Lego...well what the heck are you doing reading this? Go play with your Playmobil! Hahaha..JK.

Thanks for reading guys.