[GUIDE] Trucker Job

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HOW TO START AND WORK THE TRUCKER JOB

Before beginning your career as a Trucker, there are a few requirements and roleplay standards you must keep in mind. This job is built around realistic transportation and logistics work, so players are expected to portray the role appropriately and maintain a believable appearance and behavior throughout their shift.

Suitable work clothing and appropriate footwear MUST be worn while working as a Trucker. When operating a truck, you are expected to maintain realistic roleplay and dress appropriately for the work you are performing. Professional truck driving involves long hours on the road, loading and unloading cargo, and working around heavy vehicles and transportation equipment. Your character should therefore be dressed as an actual professional truck driver would be.

For example:

• 👕 Appropriate work clothing should be worn.
• 👞 Suitable and practical footwear must be worn.
• 🦺 High-visibility or safety clothing should be worn when required for loading, unloading, or working around the truck.
• 🧤 Protective equipment should be used when the delivery or cargo requires it.
• 🚫 Avoid wearing sportswear, suits, expensive formal clothing, or other outfits that would be unrealistic for professional trucking.
• 🚛 Do not operate a heavy truck while dressed in clothing that would not reasonably be worn by a professional truck driver.

Your roleplay portrayal should remain realistic at all times. You cannot reasonably expect to operate a large commercial truck while wearing a designer suit, expensive formal clothing, or a sports outfit. Dress and behave as someone who is actually performing professional transportation work.

This is not only about following the clothing requirement — it is about maintaining the overall roleplay quality and realism of the job. Treat your deliveries, vehicle, cargo, and responsibilities as you would if you were working as a real truck driver. Once you have met the requirements and arrived at the job location, you will be assigned a dedicated trucking vehicle for your shift.

Before beginning your route, make sure you are familiar with the truck you will be operating. Keep in mind that you are driving a large commercial vehicle designed to transport cargo, not a standard passenger vehicle. Your driving style should reflect the truck's size, weight, and purpose. When operating your truck:

• Drive responsibly and realistically.
• Take the truck's size and handling into consideration.
• Allow yourself enough space when turning, stopping, and changing lanes.
• Avoid reckless, aggressive, or unnecessary driving.
• Do not treat the truck like a sports car or ordinary vehicle.
• Follow traffic laws and normal road etiquette.
• Maintain realistic roleplay while travelling between delivery locations.
• Be mindful of pedestrians, other drivers, and surrounding traffic.
• Drive according to the type of cargo you are transporting.

📍 Finding the Trucker Job Location

To begin your shift, you must first travel to the designated Trucker job location. On the map, look for the yellow Trashmaster truck icon:

Once you arrive at the location, you can begin your trucker job. The exact procedure for starting your shift will be explained in the next step of this guide. From this point onward, you’ll be able to begin your trucking duties, access your assigned vehicle, choose from the available contracts and routes, and start delivering cargo throughout Los Santos.

Once you arrive at the Trucker Job location, press E while standing at the job marker to open the Trucking Depot menu.

This menu is where you’ll find all currently available contracts. Each contract will provide information about the available route and delivery, allowing you to choose the job you want to complete. After selecting a contract, you’ll be able to collect your assigned truck, follow the designated route, and begin your delivery.

The menu will appear as follows:

 

The Trucker Job features a ranking system that allows you to progress through different levels as you gain experience (XP) from completing trucking contracts and deliveries.

You will start at Level 1 and can progress through the ranks by earning XP. The more deliveries you complete, the more experience you’ll gain and the higher your rank will become.

• Level 1 - 0 XP
• Level 2 - 400 XP
• Level 3 - 1,200 XP
• Level 4 - 3,000 XP
• Level 5 - 6,500 XP

I. Palletised Freight (Level 0 – Level 3)

Palletised Freight is one of the first freight options available to you as a trucker. This contract focuses on transporting palletised cargo using a forklift to load and unload the crates.

 

I.II. Starting the Contract

Once you select Palletised Freight, a forklift will automatically spawn at the starting location. You will need to take this forklift with you throughout the job, as it will be used to load and unload all of the crates. Shortly after starting the contract, you will also receive a process notification. This box will display your current task and show you what you need to do next.

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I.III. Preparing Your Truck

After accepting the contract, make your way to your assigned truck. Get inside and drive toward the back side of the warehouse, where your cargo is waiting to be loaded. Position your truck carefully and park it in a suitable location that gives you enough space to operate the forklift around the vehicle. Make sure the truck is positioned properly before beginning the loading process. A good parking position will make loading the crates much easier and more efficient.

I.IV. Loading the Crates

Once your truck is parked, exit the vehicle and get into your forklift. Drive the forklift toward the crates that need to be loaded onto your truck. As you approach a crate, an interaction message will appear, allowing you to pick it up.

Press E to load the crate onto your forklift.  Once the crate has been picked up, carefully drive the forklift toward your truck. Position yourself correctly next to the truck and use the interaction prompt to place the crate onto the truck. Press E again to load the crate onto your truck. Repeat this process one crate at a time until all of the required crates have been loaded.

ROLEPLAY NOTE: Make sure to properly roleplay the loading process. Take your time when operating the forklift and avoid rushing through the interactions!

I.V. Securing the Forklift

Once all of the crates have been loaded, you will need to take the forklift with you for the unloading process at your destination. Drive the forklift toward your truck and position it at the designated loading area. When you are close enough to the truck, an interaction prompt will appear. Press E to secure the forklift on top of the truck.

ⓘ  IMPORTANT: Do not leave the forklift! You will need it at the unloading location to unload the cargo!

I.VI. Driving to the Delivery Location

Once your forklift is secured and everything is ready, it's time to head toward the unloading location. The destination will be clearly marked on your map/GPS, so follow the route to the designated delivery point. Drive safely and remember to properly roleplay your journey. This contract is designed to be completed as a realistic trucking job rather than simply rushing from one location to another.

 

I.VII. Arriving at the Unloading Location

Once you arrive at the unloading location, you will receive a notification informing you that you can begin unloading your cargo. After receiving the notification, exit your truck. You will then need to unload your forklift from the truck. Approach the truck and press E when the interaction prompt appears to unload the forklift. Once the forklift is unloaded, you can begin unloading the crates.

 

I. VIII. Unloading the Crates

After unloading the forklift, you will notice information icons showing you where the cargo needs to be delivered. Take your forklift and drive toward the designated unloading areas. Approach the required crate and use the interaction prompt to pick it up. Press E to load the crate onto your forklift.

Carefully drive the crate to the designated unloading location. Once you are in the correct position, press E to unload the crate. Continue this process until all of the crates have been successfully unloaded.Remember to take your time and properly roleplay the use of the forklift throughout the entire process.

 

I.IX. Loading the Forklift Back Onto the Truck

Once all of the cargo has been unloaded, your job at the delivery location is almost complete. Before leaving, you must load the forklift back onto your truck. Drive the forklift back toward your truck and position it in the designated area. When the interaction prompt appears, press E to load the forklift back onto the truck. Make sure the forklift is properly secured before leaving the delivery location.

I.X. Returning to the Starting Location

With the cargo successfully delivered and the forklift secured, it's time to return to the original job location. Follow the route displayed on your map and drive back to the starting area. Once you arrive, look for the orange mission marker. Drive your truck into the orange marker and press E to complete the contract. After completing the interaction, your Palletised Freight contract will be successfully completed and you will receive the appropriate rewards and XP.

 

II. Container Transfer (Level 3+)

Container Transfer is the second freight sector available to truckers, becoming accessible once you reach Level 3. Compared to Palletised Freight, this contract introduces a different truck, a larger loading area, and specialized machinery for handling shipping containers. The job requires you to carefully load the containers onto your trailer, transport them to the assigned destination, unload them, and return to the depot to complete your shift.

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II.I. Selecting Container Transfer

Open the Trucker Job menu the same way you did when selecting your first freight contract. From the available delivery options, select Container Transfer. Once selected, you will receive a different truck specifically designed for transporting containers.

II.II. Driving to the Loading Area

After receiving your truck, drive toward the designated container loading area. The loading location is larger than the one used for Palletised Freight and features specialized equipment designed specifically for moving shipping containers. Position your truck and trailer carefully inside the loading area. Make sure you leave enough space around your trailer so the loading machinery can easily access it and place the containers correctly.

II.III. Loading the Containers

 

Once your truck is positioned correctly, exit the vehicle and make your way to the container loading machine. This machinery will be used to pick up and place the containers onto your trailer. Approach the loading machine and begin the loading process. Just like with the previous freight sector, follow the interaction prompts and press E when prompted to pick up and load the containers.

Carefully position the loading machine over the trailer and place the container in the designated position. Repeat the process until all required containers have been loaded onto your trailer.

II.IV. Preparing for Delivery

 

Once all containers have been loaded, return to your truck and check your map for the assigned delivery location. The destination for Container Transfer is not fixed. This means that the delivery location can change from one contract to another, so always check your map after loading your containers to see where your current delivery is located.

Once you have identified your destination, get behind the wheel and begin your journey. Follow the GPS and drive carefully toward the assigned delivery location.

 

II.V. Arriving at the Delivery Location

When you arrive at the designated delivery location, position your truck in the appropriate area. Once you are in position, you will be able to interact with the delivery point. Press E to sign off and confirm the delivery of your load. After signing off the load, you will be able to begin the container unloading process.

II.VI. Unloading the Containers

Once the delivery has been confirmed, follow the prompts provided at the unloading location. The containers will then be unloaded from your trailer using the available equipment. Follow the same general procedure used during the previous freight contract: approach the required interaction point and press E whenever prompted.

Continue the process until all containers have been successfully unloaded. Once the entire load has been delivered, your delivery portion of the contract is complete.

II.VII. Returning to the Depot

With all containers successfully unloaded, it's time to return to the Trucker Job depot. Follow the route displayed on your map and drive back to the depot. Once you arrive, enter the designated completion area and follow the interaction prompt to finish your contract. After completing the final interaction, your Container Transfer contract will be completed, and you will receive your payment and XP for the completed delivery.