Key Takeaways
- The Volvo FH16 is the best all-around truck. Most powerful engine (750 HP), great visibility, and reasonable price (€95K used).
- For pure profit efficiency, the Scania S series offers the best fuel economy at 80 km/h — saving €10,000+ in fuel per 100,000km vs competitors.
- 4×2 chassis is the correct choice for 95% of jobs. 6×2/6×4 chassis reduce fuel economy by 15-20% and are only needed for 50t+ special cargo.
- Used trucks at 30%+ discount are almost always better buys than new trucks. The mileage doesn't affect reliability in any meaningful way.
Truck Tier List
| S | Volvo FH16 | All-around best. Power, comfort, price. |
| S | Scania S Series | Fuel economy, modern interior, customization |
| A | Mercedes Actros | Smooth transmission, great dashboard visibility |
| A | Scania R Series | Same as S but older model, cheaper |
| B | MAN TGX | Good value, plain interior |
| B | DAF XF | Comfortable, underpowered for heavy cargo |
| C | Renault T | Cheap, slow, small fuel tank |
| C | Iveco Stralis | Cheapest new truck. You get what you pay for. |
Best Build: Profit Maximizer (Volvo FH16)
| ----------- | -------- | ------ |
| Transmission | I-Shift Dual Clutch 12-speed | €12,000 |
| Interior | Standard (no extras) | Included |
| Paint | Standard white | Included |
Why this build: 540 HP handles 25t cargo on any terrain. 12-speed transmission optimizes fuel at 80 km/h. No cosmetic upgrades — they don't earn money.
Best Build: Heavy Cargo Specialist
| ----------- | -------- | ------ |
| Cabin | Sleeper (Volvo FH16) | Included |
| Transmission | I-Shift with Retarder | €18,000 |
Only needed for Special Transport DLC (50t+ cargo). For standard cargo up to 25t, the 4×2 Profit Maximizer build works fine.
Best Build: Long Distance Comfort
| ----------- | -------- | ------ |
| Cabin | High Sleeper (Scania S) | Included |
| Transmission | Opticruise 12-speed | €10,000 |
| Interior | Exclusive (better dashboard) | €5,000 |
| Paint | Metallic (any color) | €3,000 |
The Scania S has the quietest cabin in the game. On 2,000km+ hauls, cabin noise fatigue is real.
Used Truck Buying Guide
| Condition | Mileage | Discount | Worth It? |
| ----------- | --------- | ---------- | ----------- |
| Excellent | <50,000km | 10-20% | Yes, always |
| Good | 50,000-150,000km | 20-35% | Yes |
| Fair | 150,000-300,000km | 35-50% | Yes, if you plan to upgrade engine soon |
| Poor | >300,000km | 50%+ | Only as a driver truck (assigned to hired driver) |
Rule of thumb: Buy used for yourself (Fair or better). Buy new for hired drivers (they don't benefit from truck quality anyway — buy the cheapest new truck).
Transmission Deep Dive
| ------ | ---------- | ------------- |
| 12-speed | All-around | Baseline |
| 12-speed + Retarder | Mountain routes | Same, but saves €1,000/100K km in brake wear |
| 6-speed | Short city routes | -5% (engine works harder) |
| Allison Automatic | Beginners | -10% (less efficient shifting) |
Always choose 12-speed. The game's gear optimization assumes 12 gears for highway cruising at 80 km/h.
Engine: How Much HP Do You Really Need?
| Cargo Weight | Minimum HP | Comfortable HP |
| ------------- | ----------- | ---------------- |
| 30-50t (heavy cargo DLC) | 600 HP | 750 HP |
FAQ
Q: Volvo FH16 or Scania S?
A: Volvo for power and value. Scania for fuel economy and comfort. Both are S-tier. Pick the one you like looking at.
Q: When should I buy a second truck for myself?
A: Never. One truck for you, all other trucks for hired drivers. You can only drive one at a time.
Q: Does truck brand affect hired driver income?
A: No. Hired drivers earn based on their skills. Give them the cheapest truck possible.