FiveM Trucker Job Script: Routes, Cargo & Pay Systems (2026)

Why Trucking Jobs Work in FiveM

Trucking is one of the most natural job types for FiveM. GTA V's massive map — with its highways, industrial zones, and rural areas — is perfectly designed for long-haul delivery gameplay. A good trucking job leverages the entire map, giving players a reason to drive through areas they'd otherwise never visit.

In 2026, trucking jobs remain one of the top-requested features for new servers. Here's everything you need to know about setting one up.

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Core Trucking Mechanics

Cargo Types

Different cargo types create variety and risk:

Cargo	Weight	Pay Modifier	Risk Level
General Goods	Light	1.0x	Low
Electronics	Medium	1.5x	Medium
Fuel/Chemicals	Heavy	2.0x	High (damage = explosion)
Luxury Items	Light	2.5x	High (theft risk)
Construction Materials	Heavy	1.3x	Low
Refrigerated Goods	Medium	1.8x	Medium (time-sensitive)

Heavy cargo affects truck handling — slower acceleration, longer braking distances. High-risk cargo pays more but has consequences for accidents.

Route Generation

The best trucking systems offer multiple route types:

• Local Delivery — Short routes within the city ($200-500, 5-10 minutes)
• Regional Haul — City to suburbs ($500-1,000, 10-20 minutes)
• Cross-Map Run — LS to Paleto Bay ($1,000-2,500, 20-35 minutes)
• Express Delivery — Time-limited routes with bonus pay for on-time delivery

Route endpoints should vary so players don't memorize a single optimal path.

Distance-Based Pay

Pay should scale with distance driven, not just route completion:

finalPay = basePay + (distanceKm × ratePerKm × cargoModifier)

This rewards actual driving over teleport exploits and makes longer routes genuinely more profitable.

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CDL Progression System

A Commercial Driver's License progression adds long-term goals:

CDL Level	Requirements	Unlocks
CDL-C (starting)	Complete tutorial	Small box trucks, local routes
CDL-B	20 completed deliveries	Large trucks, regional routes
CDL-A	50 deliveries + clean record	Semi-trailers, cross-map routes
CDL-H (hazmat)	CDL-A + special certification	Fuel tankers, chemical transport

Players who invest time unlock better trucks with higher earning potential. This creates a satisfying progression arc.

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Setting Up Trucking with Jobs Creator

With Jobs Creator by Alone Studios:

1. Create the job — "trucker" with grades matching CDL levels
2. Set up the depot — Duty point, truck garage, and dispatch area
3. Add delivery markers — Pickup and dropoff locations across the map
4. Configure the garage — Assign different truck models per grade
5. Set salaries — Base pay per grade plus delivery bonuses

The in-game tablet lets you add new routes and delivery points anytime — no server restart needed.

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Truck Garage and Fleet Management

A proper trucking job needs vehicle management:

• Starting trucks — Basic box trucks for CDL-C holders
• Upgraded trucks — Larger capacity for CDL-B holders
• Semi-trailers — Maximum cargo capacity for CDL-A holders
• Specialized vehicles — Tankers for hazmat (CDL-H)

Each truck should have:

• Defined cargo capacity
• Fuel consumption rate
• Handling characteristics appropriate to size
• Repair costs after damage

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Fuel Management

Fuel adds a resource management layer:

• Large trucks consume more fuel per kilometer
• Cross-map routes may require a fuel stop
• Running out of fuel strands the player (call for assistance or walk to a gas station)
• Fuel costs cut into profit margins, creating economic decisions

Players learn to plan routes around gas station locations — a small detail that adds significant immersion.

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Anti-Exploit Measures

Trucking jobs are common targets for exploit scripts:

• Server-side route validation — Verify the truck actually traveled the route distance
• Minimum time requirements — A cross-map route can't complete in 30 seconds
• GPS tracking — Log truck positions during delivery to detect teleportation
• Cargo verification — Server confirms cargo was loaded before allowing delivery

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Making Trucking Engaging

• Radio channel — Give truckers a shared radio frequency for social interaction
• Convoy bonuses — Multiple truckers on the same route earn extra
• Weather hazards — Rain reduces speed, fog reduces visibility, adding challenge
• Breakdown events — Random breakdown chance based on truck condition
• Leaderboards — Track top earners and most deliveries per week

→ Build Your Trucking Job with Jobs Creator — Complete trucking system with routes, grades, and vehicles. No Lua coding needed.