Due to states' weight restrictions, a bigger trailer isn't always the best choice, especially for bulk freight. This guide shows which trailer lengths, configurations, and cargoes will get you the best capacity and profits in a given state... Now including Lowboys and 1.47's Gas Tanks! Quick Reference See below for the key to abbreviations. My life circumstances have changed and I don't have much time to maintain this guide now, sorry for lack of updates! Lowboys by owned DLC DLC Vanilla Heavy Cargo DLC Forestry DLC Volvo DLC Best Config 2x 4-axle (2-2-0) 3x 9-axle 3x 8-axle 2x 4-axle (2-2-0)2x 4-axle (2-2-0) is the second 4-axle option, with the dolly on the front, not the stinger in the back. Trailers by Best-Paying Cargo Note 1: Your mileage will vary. These results were retrieved using a Volvo VNL Long 6x4 Chassis, driver Level 55, and Cargo Market deliveries <=250 miles long, with green arrow. Trailer Type Best Pay Per Mile Best Cargo Skills Needed Dropdeck 53' $174.16 Boom Lift (Small) High Value Gas Tank B2x $160.29 Anhydrous Ammonia HazMat 2 Dry Van TPD 5-axle $152.77 Dynamite HazMat 1 Fuel Tank TPD 5-axle $146.30 Gasoline HazMat 3 Insulated TPD 5-axle $138.25 Potassium HazMat 4, Fragile Reefer TPD 5-axle $138.25 Potassium HazMat 4, Fragile Container Carrier TPD 5-axle $131.83 Potassium HazMat 4, Fragile Lowboy 1x 2-axle $130.39 Boom Lift (Large) High Value Flatbed TPD 5-axle $103.51 Pressure Tank Sliding Tarp TPD 5-axle $100.59 Furniture Lowboy 3x 9-axle $100.48 Lift Truck (Heavy Cargo DLC) Log Stacker (Forestry DLC) High Value High Value Flated TPD 5-axle $94.20 Wheels with Volvo Rims (Volvo DLC) Chemical Tank 53' $86.83 Hydrochloric Acid HazMat 8 Dry Bulk TPD $86.43 Cotton Seeds Lowboy 1x 2-axle Dropdeck 53' 2-axle $84.85 Fertilizer Spreader (Farm Machinery) Square Baler* (Farm Machinery) High Value Grain Hopper TPD 6-axle $83.69 Cotton Seeds Food Tank TPD 5-axle $79.02 Fruit Juice Livestock (Belly) $78.58 Live Cattle Fragile Lowboy 1x 2-axle $65.70 Volvo EC220E Excavator (Volvo DLC) High Value Chip Van (Belly) $60.37 Cotton Seeds Bulk Feed 3-axle $57.62 Cotton Seeds Bottom Dumper TPD $44.90 Excavated Soil Dumper (Side) TPD $43.59 Excavated Soil Logger (4 Bolster) 2-axle $38.01 Large Tubes * = Drop-deck 53' 3-axle can carry $127.27 of Square Baler in some states, but I think this is a bug. Best Configuration for each Trailer in each State Trailer Type AZ, CA, TX CO ID, OR MT, NV, UT NM WA WY Bottom Dumper* 40' RMD 4a RMD 4a TPD 45' RMD 4a RMD 5a Bulk Feed 45' 2a 45' 3a 45' 3a 45' 3a 45' 3a 45' 3a 45' 3a Chemical Tank 53' 53' 53' 53' 53' 53' 53' Chip Van Belly 2a Belly 3a Belly 3a Belly 3a Belly 3a Belly 3a Belly 3a Container Carrier 53' 2a TPD 5a RMD TPD 5a 53' 2a RMD RMD Dropdeck 53' 2a 53' 4a 53' 4a 53' 4a 53' 3a 53' 4a 53' 4a Dry Bulk 42' 2a RMD 5a RMD 4a TPD 42' 2a RMD 4a B2x Dumpers (End & Bottom) Side 36' 2a Side TPD Side B2x 4a Bottom TPD Bottom 45' Side B2x 4a Bottom RMD 5a Dry Van 2x 3x 3x TPD 2x RMD RMD Flatbed 2x 3x RMD TPD 5a 2x RMD RMD Flatbed (Lode King) 53' 2a 53' 4a 53' 4a 53' 4a 53' 3a 53' 4a 53' 4a Food Tank 43' RMD RMD TPD 5a 48' RMD RMD Fuel Tank 43' RMD B2x TPD 43' B2x B2x Gas Tank 32' 53' 53' B2x 32' B2x B2x Grain Hopper 50' 2a 3x B2x TPD 50' 2a B2x B2x Grain Hopper (Lode King) 50' 3a B2x B2x B2x 50' 3a B2x B2x Insulated 2x 3x 3x TPD 2x RMD RMD Livestock Belly 2a Belly 2a Belly 2a Belly 2a Belly 2a Belly 2a Belly 2a Logger Any Any Any Any Any Any Any Reefer 2x 3x 3x TPD 2x RMD RMD Side Dumper* 36' 2a TPD B2x 4a TPD 36' 3a B2x 4a B2x 6a Sliding Tarp 2x 3x 3x TPD 5a 2x RMD RMD * -- See row 'Dumpers (End & Bottom)' for better info. Key to Abbreviations Note: Though I consider the guide complete enough to remove the WIP tag, some trailers are missing real-life usage details, and some formatting details are inconsistent. Nonetheless, basic function data is available for all trailers in the game. State restrictions on total weight of the truck, trailer, and cargo: Category Abbreviation Limit States CA 40.0t / 80,000 lbs Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Texas (TX) NM 43.5t / 87,000 lbs New Mexico (NM) ID 53.0t / 106,000 lbs Idaho (ID), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA) CO 55.0t / 110,000 lbs Colorado (CO) UT 64.5t / 129,000 lbs Montana (MT), Nevada (NV), Utah (UT), Wyoming (WY) States Doubles Other AZ = Arizona CA = California CO = Colorado ID = Idaho MT = Montana NM = New Mexico NV = Nevada OR = Oregon WA = Washington WY = Wyoming TX = Texas UT = Utah #a = Number of axles, e.g. 2a is 2 axles 2x = STAA Double 3x = STAA Triple B2x = B-Double RMD = Rocky Mountain Double TPD = Turnpike Double LK = Lode King DLC General Tips Tips: Capacity restrictions are not shown when the heaviest cargo isn't limited by the restriction. Capacity restrictions are the difference between a state group's weight limit, and the weight of the truck plus the weight of the trailer. For all such calculations shown in this guide, the weight of the truck is a 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi values were determined at Level 55 using jobs between 80 to 250 mi and no just-in-time delivery. 'Excellent $/mi' is usually the best-paying cargo for a given trailer, though not always. It is always close to the best-paying cargo. Avoid TPD 6a configurations when possible. The extra axle only hurts capacity. Normal vs. Double PUP, Steerable vs. Fixed axles, and other chassis and body variants usually don't affect weight. The only exception is Sliding Tarps, which turn Dropdecks and Flatbeds into a completely different class of trailer. Truck weight contributes toward weight restrictions, so daycabs and 4x2 configurations will allow you to carry a little more (especially with Freightliner Cascadia, Mack Anthem, and Western Star 57X models). However, if you're going to be transporting large doubles, driving on forestry roads, or playing in Convoys, I would not recommend going below a 6x4 chassis; You will need the extra driven axle if you (or someone else) get stuck. Bottom Dumper See 'Comparison -- Dumpers' near the bottom of the guide for more information. Bulk Feed In the game, Grain Hoppers are better because they also carry Sugar Beet. If you're aiming for realism, Bulk Feed tanks are the best way to transport Cotton Seed, Grain, and Pelleted Animal Food to farms. It is not realistic to use them to transport grain from farms. In real life, Bulk Feed tanks are similar to a grain hopper, but have an auger for directly loading silos or other farm machinery (that's what the pipe on the back and along the left side is for). This concept is shared with seed tenders, chaser bins, and even combine harvesters! They also have an auger running along the bottom to maximize capacity. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi). Grain Hoppers data included here for quicker comparison. Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Cotton Seed) 80,000 Limit 87,000 Limit Heaviest 45' 2a $57,700 12,900 $50.75 46,700 46,907 Grain Hopper 50' 2a $73,800 15,099 $56.24 44,501 41,501 52,910 45' 3a $61,860 14,300 $57.62 (53,246) 45,300 52,300 54,013 Grain Hopper 50' 3a $78,960 16,500 $63.11 43,100 50,100 59,524 Chemical Tank These tanks are used to transport highly corrosive materials. They require HazMat 6 or HazMat 8 to use (HazMat 6 loads are more common). They pay decently well, though aren't very good for exploration, with most loads being between farms or refineries. In real life, they're classified DOT 412/MC-312 tankers. Their key feature is their inner lining, usually made of butyl rubber (also used in inner tubes and inner tire linings), allowing them to safely transport strong corrosives. They also tend to have noticeable rings on the outside of the tank. As they are a type of tanker trailer, they must be washed after every load, to prevent contamination. Best-Paying Cargoes: Hydrochloric Acid (HazMat 8) Pesticides (HazMat 6) Sulphuric Acid (HazMat 8) Lye (HazMat 8) Mercuric Chloride (HazMat 6) Tip: D-Shaped and Deep Drop styles are functionally identical--They have the same weight and capacity. Tip: None of the cargoes currently available for this trailer are dense enough to be weight restricted in AZ, CA, or TX for any configuration. Tip: If you haven't unlocked the skills for this trailer, get HazMat 6 first; This allows you to transport Pesticides, which are the most common cargo for this trailer. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Length Price Weight Best Cargo: Hydrochloric Acid (HazMat 8) Heaviest Cargo: Mercuric Chloride (HazMat 6) 43' $54,940 11,600 $57.89 (22,958) 27,880 ($48.88) 48' $70,100 14,200 $70.58 (27,998) 34,000 ($59.61) 53' $82,870 16,600 $86.82 (34,438) 41,820 ($73.32) Chip Van AZ, CA, TX Everywhere else Belly 2a Belly 3a Doesn't require skills to transport any of its cargoes. It's not very profitable, but is perhaps the best for exploration in its category. These trailers are box trailers specialized to transport low-density bulk products, particularly forestry byproducts such as wood shavings. They can have tarps, instead of solid roofs, for over-loading. Vans with moving floors can unload themselves, while those without moving floors are unloaded by tipping platforms (like a tipper, but the mechanism is external to the trailer). They carry the following cargoes:Cotton Seed Wood Shavings Scrapped Cars Hay Waste Paper Used PackagingBest-paying generally follows the same order, except for Belly 2a, where Cotton Seed and Wood Shavings are reversed. Moving Floor vans are slightly heavier, but this doesn't cause any substantial difference. For all 3a variations except Belly, only 1 cargo, Cotton Seed, benefits. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Cotton Seed) CA NM Heaviest Chip Van 2a $68,740 13,500 $49.39 (45,639) 45,639 Moving Floor 2a $73,740 13,900 $49.39 (45,639) 45,639 Chip Van 3a $73,900 14,200 $61.73 (57,049) 45,400 52,400 57,049 Moving Floor 3a $78,900 14,600 $61.73 (57,049) 45,000 52,000 57,049 Belly 2a $78,740 15,480 $48.02 (44,371) 44,120 51,120 44,371 Belly 3a $83.900 16,180 $60.37 (55,781) 43,420 50,420 55,781 Container Carrier These trailers are used for transporting intermodal containers, design to be easily transferred between ships, trucks, and trains. In reality, flatbeds and dropdecks are also commonly used to transport containers. Tip: More axles never benefit this trailer type. Note: The 'Extendable' variant can be switched between 32' and 40' in the F7 menu. The 48' only has the capacity of a 32' with the rest taken up by an unloading ramp. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Config Price Weight CA Limit NM Limit Heaviest Excellent $/mi (Potassium) 32' 2a $25,400 6,800 19,435 $32.14 (16,957) 32' 3a $30,060 7,919 19,435 $32.14 (16,957) Extendable 32' $31,400 8,450 19,435 $32.14 (16,957) 48' $33,400 8,600 19,435 $32.14 (16,957) 40' 2a $27,900 7,000 38,871 $64.30 (33,915) Extendable 40' $31,400 8,450 38,871 $64.30 (33,915) 40' 3a $32,060 8,750 38,871 $64.30 (33,915) 45' 2a $29,900 8,380 44,702 $73.94 (39,003) 45' 3a $35,060 9,741 44,702 $73.94 (39,003) 53' 2a $33,900 10,200 49,400 52,477 $86.81 (45,786) 53' 3a $39,060 11,240 48,360 52,477 $86.81 (45,786) 53' 4a $43,720 15,000 45,600 51,600 52,477 $86.81 (45,786) Config Price Weight ID Limit CO Limit UT Limit Heaviest Excellent $/mi (Potassium) B2x 5a $57,460 18,600 38,871 $64.30 (33,915) B2x 6a $62,120 19,719 N/A 38,871 $64.30 (33,915) RMD $61,500 16,600 N/A 58,307 $96.45 (50,873) TPD 5a $64,000 16,800 N/A 72,800 79,687 $131.82 (69,527) TPD 6a $67,160 19,000 N/A 70,600 79,687 $131.82 (69,527) Dry Bulk Used to transport powdery bulk goods, such as cement. They don't pay very well, but are good for exploration as they can deliver to/from a wide range of depots. These trailers look similar to hoppers, but they are more rounded and unload via a system of pneumatic tubes (i.e. forcing air through), in addition to gravity. In real life, they're primarily used to transport dry cement, but these funnel tankers in particular can efficiently transport powders and even granular materials! Transports the following cargoes, in order of best-paying (order is very consistent between configurations):Cotton Seeds Sand Cement Grain Pelleted Animal Food Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (Cotton Seed) 80,000 Limit 87,000 Limit Heaviest 22' $26,940 6,200 $26.06 (24,087) 34,969 32' $48,000 9,000 $38.41 (35,497) 47,685 42' 2a $56,100 11,600 $52.12 (48,175) 48,000 48,175 42' 3a $60,120 12,950 $53.50 (49,442) 46,650 53,650 54,044 48' 2a $66,660 12,800 $50.75 (46,907) 46,800 53,800 46,907 48' 3a $72,180 14,200 $63.10 (58,317) 45,400 52,400 58,317 48' 4a $76,200 15,600 $65.85 (60,852) 44,000 51,000 60,852 2x $62,200 15,200 $53.50 (49,442) 44,400 51,400 57,223 Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (Cotton Seed) 106,000 Limit 110,000 Limit 129,000 Limit Heaviest B2x $109,820 19,580 $76.82 (70,995) 66,200 Not Legal 70,995 RMD 4 axles $90,360 20,600 $75.45 (69,727) 65,000 69,000 69,939 RMD 5 axles $94,380 21,950 $79.57 (73,110) 63,650 67,650 76,297 TPD $132,000 30,900 $83.69 (77,333) Not Legal 58,700 77,700 77,333 Dry Van Dry Van is the best for transporting what cargoes it can. It can transport many of the best-paying cargoes, including the absolute best, Dynamite. For more information, see Detailed Comparison -- Box Trailers near the bottom of the guide. Tip: 2x and 3x (except where TPD is available) are best for most of the cargo types a dry van can carry, as most cargoes--including 9 of the top 14 highest-paying ones--have a density similar to or lower than Dynamite. Those marked Bulk are best transported in 53' and RMD, respectively. Tip: Using more axles is not necessary. It does maximize capacity, but the only cargo which benefits is Pelleted Animal Food, which pays poorly and probably isn't something you'd be transporting very often. The only exception is a 53' 3a will also carry a little more Flour and Soda Ash. Best-paying Cargoes Potassium (Bulk; HazMat 4, Fragile) Nitrocellulose (Bulk: HazMat 4, Fragile) Dynamite (HazMat 1) Household Appliances (Fragile) TVs (Fragile) Fireworks (HazMat 1) Tableware (Bulk; Fragile) Computers (Fragile) Beverages (Bulk; Fragile) Lemonade (Bulk; Fragile) Furniture Home Accessories (Bulk) Toys Fertilizer Tires (Bulk) Note: Dynamite usually pays a little less than Potassium, but it is about 10 times as common, making it the best cargo overall. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium) Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) CA NM Heaviest 28' $41,380 8,000 $45.01 $43.64 26,059 32' 1a $49,440 9,000 $51.44 $49.89 40,785 32' 2a $54,100 10,280 $51.44 $49.89 49,320 49,604 45' $61,700 12,950 $77.16 $74.83 46,650 53,650 52,910 48' $68,740 13,500 $80.38 $77.95 46,100 53,100 52,910 53' 2a $77,800 14,900 $90.02 $87.31 44,700 51,700 52,910 53' 3a $82,960 16,300 $90.02 $87.31 43,300 50,300 59,524 53' 4a $87,130 17,700 $90.02 $87.31 41,900 48,900 65,306 2x $90,960 18,800 $93.24 $90.42 40,800 47,800 51,588 Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium) Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a $105,140 20,560 $99.67 $96.65 65,040 N/A 68,343 B2x 5a $109,800 21,960 $99.67 $96.65 63,640 N/A 72,752 RMD $111,780 23,750 $115.75 $121.60 61,850 61,048 3x $140,540 29,600 $135.04 $137.19 56,000 60,000 72,771 TPD 5a $132,100 28,700 $151.12 $152.78 N/A 60,900 79,900 79,702 TPD 6a $135,260 30,900 $144.69 $152.78 N/A 58,700 77,700 77,671 End Dumper, Side Dumper, Live-Floor Dumper See 'Comparison -- Dumpers' near the bottom of the guide. Flatbed and Dropdeck Note: Lode King and Prestige flatbeds and dropdecks have the same weight and capacity as their generic brand counterparts, and are generally about the same price. Note: Dropdecks have the same weight as their flatbed counterparts, as well as the same capacities and restrictions for cargoes available to both, and are about the same price. Note: Wooden and Aluminum beds have exactly the same weight, but Sliding Tarp turns flatbeds and dropdecks into a completely different type of trailer. Outside Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas, more axles allow single trailers to carry more of the following cargoes:Cables Cotton Lint Iron Pipes Large Tubes Metal Coils Oil Pipes Pressure Tanks Rails Square Tubes Train Axles In Arizona, California, and Texas, the following cargoes are bulky and are better hauled on a 53' 2-axle (the same are likewise best hauled on 53' 2- or 3-axle in New Mexico):Concrete Barriers Cotton Lint Iron Pipes Large Tubes Lumber Oil Pipes Pressure Tanks Scrapped Cars Utility Poles Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Pressure Tank) CA NM Heaviest 28' $19,380 6,350 $35.41 27,550 32' 1a $22,880 7,070 $43.58 43,200 32' 2a $27,540 8,470 $43.58 44,080 45' 2a $30,700 12,420 $62.64 47,150 49,590 45' 3a $34,860 13,120 $62.64 46,480 53,480 60,610 48' 2a $33,200 12,800 $68.09* 46,800 53,800 54,000 48' 3a $38,360 13,500 $68.09* 46,100 53,100 60,610 53' 2a $37,800 13,430 $70.82* 46,170 53,170 54,340 53' 3a $42,960 14,130 $76.26 45,470 52,470 60,610 53' 4a $47,130 14,830 $76.26 44,770 51,770 66,120 2x $46,520 15,500 $70.82 44,100 51,100 54,340 Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Pressure Tank) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a $56,580 16,940 $81.71 68,660 N/A 71,630 B2x 5a $61,240 18,340 $81.71 67,260 N/A 75,600 RMD $58,340 21,570 $81.71 64,030 62,890 3x $73,660 24,650 $100.77 60,950 64,950 77,330 TPD 5a $70,100 27,640 $103.50 N/A 61,960 80,960 79,950 TPD 6a $73,260 29,840 $100.77 N/A 59,760 78,760 78,201* -- For Dropdecks of these configurations, Boom Lifts (Small) pay best; $174.16 $/mi Food Tank Food Tanks are used for bulk transport of liquids that are or will be safe to drink, which currently includes 3 cargoes, ranked according to best-paying:Fruit Juice Milk Raw Milk In real life, these trailers are classified as DO 407/MC-307. They have stainless steel construction, allowing them to safely carry edibles, and carry mild acids. They technically can be used for fuels. Being a tank trailer, they must be washed after every load. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Weight for $/mi same as Heaviest Config Price Weight CA Limit NM Limit Heaviest Best $/mi (Fruit Juice) 28' $37,780 7,399 30,864 $30.72 43' $55,100 11,600 46,297 $46.09 48' 70,700 14,200 45,400 52,400 57,320 $57.06 53' $83,130 16,600 43,000 50,000 61,729 $61.46 2x $83,320 17,600 42,000 49,000 59,524 $59.26 Config Price Tare ID Limit CO Limit UT Limit Heaviest Best $/mi (Fruit Juice) RMD $101,140 21,800 63,800 67,800 70,547 $70.24 3x $121,860 27,800 57,800 61,800 80,800 79,366 $79.02 TPD 5a $118,900 26,000 N/A 63,600 82,600 79,366 $79.02 TPD 6a $122,060 28,200 N/A 61,400 80,400 79,366 $79.02 Fuel Tank Tip: All 5 cargoes carried using fuel tanks require the HazMat 3 skill. Gasoline is usually the best-paying cargo, but this varies more heavily on configuration than for most trailers. Crude Oil is the lowest-paying cargo. In real life, these are classified as DOT 406/MC-306 tankers. They are constructed of aluminum. Being a type of tank, they must be washed after every load, to prevent contamination. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi). Length Price Tare Excellent $/mi (weight) (Gasoline) CA NM Heaviest 28' $37,780 7,400 $48.76 (27,171) 29,982 32' $46,040 8,600 $57.37 (31,967) 41,887 43' $54,940 11,600 $77.44 (43,155) 48,000 47,619 48' $70,100 14,200 $86.06 (47,950) 45,400 52,400 57,540 53' $82,870 16,600 $94.65 (52,745) 43,000 50,000 61,839 2x $83,320 17,600 $100.39 (55,942) 42,000 49,000 59,524 Config Price Tare Excellent $/mi (weight) (Gasoline) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x $101,140 17,200 $114.72 (63,934) 68,400 N/A 74,957 RMD $101,980 21,800 $126.21 (70,327) 62,800 66,800 71,429 3x $128,860 27,600 $143.43 (79,917) 58,000 62,000 81,000 80,578 TPD 5a $120,580 26,000 $143.43 (79,917) N/A 63,600 82,600 80,578 TPD 6a $123,740 28,200 $143.43 (79,917) N/A 61,400 80,400 79,917 Gas Tank Added in 1.47, these trailers require HazMat 2 to use, but pay extremely well--even the shortest trailer gets over $100/mi on some baseline loads! They aren't very good for exploration, as they're limited to chemical plants and rail yards. These trailers are also known as DOT 331/MC-331. They're used to transport gasses that liquefy under high pressures, between 100-500 psi, and are usually painted white to minimize solar heating effects. They currently support 5 cargoes:AA: Anhydrous Ammonia (HazMat 2) Chlorine (HazMat 2) Ethane (HazMat 2) Propane (HazMat 2) LPG (HazMat 2)AA is always the best-paying cargo. The ranking of the other cargoes varies by configuration. The default 43' configuration tends to be the least profitable overall due to restrictions, despite carrying a little more Ethane, Propane, and LPG. 32' is better for AA and Chlorine. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) The trailer purchase prices listed below are the minimum prices. To attain these, downgrade the side marker lamps and taillights to the least expensive item available Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (AA) CA NM Heaviest 32' $48,900 16,000 $120.21 (43,453) 43,453 (AA) 43' $57.500 21,500 $102.40 (37,015) 38,100 38,378 (Ethane) 48' 3a $73,080 23,999 $127.12 (46,671) 35,601 42,601 47,972 (Ethane) 53' 4a $87,560 27,199 $142.48 (51,499) 32,401 39,401 52,139 (LPG) Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (AA) ID CO Heaviest B2x $110,620 34,500 $160.29 (57,937) 51,100 N/A 57,937 (AA) Grain Hoppers -- Including Lode King Distinction and Prestige Best for: Cotton Seed, Pelleted Animal Food, and Sugar Beet. Good for: Grain; however, Dry Van carries more. Bad for: Potatoes; Use Container Carrier or Dry Van to get triple the $/mi for the same weight! Dry Van cannot carry Sugar Beet or Cotton Seed. Bulk Feed and Dry Bulk have similar capacities but cannot carry Potatoes or Sugar Beet. Lode King DLC: Distinction -- The only difference between steel and aluminum chassis, of the same size, is aluminum costs slightly more. Otherwise, they have the same weight and capacity. Lode King DLC: Distinction and Prestige -- The minimum prices for these models are shown here. Prices for the default configurations are slightly more. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (Cotton Seed) CA NM Heaviest 28' 1a $41,380 8,640 $37.03 (34,229) 34,229 28' 2a $49,040 10,040 $48.02 (44,371) 44,462 40' LK Distinction 40' $58,700 $64,560 12,800 $57.61 46,800 53,800 46,907 50' 2a $73,800 15,099 $54.88 (50,710) 44,501 41,501 50,814 LK Prestige 45' $75,140 16,500 $58.99 (54,514) 43,100 50,100 55,115 50' 3a LK Distinction 50' $78,960 $84,860 16,499 16,500 $60.36 (55,781) 43,100 50,100 56,217 2x $90,960 20,080 $60.36 (55,781) 39,520 46,520 56,217 Configuration Price Tare Best $/mi (Cotton Seed) ID CO UT Heaviest LK Prestige B2x $121,180 26,500 $68.59 (63,388) 59,100 N/A 63,517 B2x $105,740 23,800 $69.96 (64,656) 61,800 N/A 65,105 RMD $108,240 24,240 $72.71 (60,852) 61,360 67,240 3x $140,540 31,520 $82.32 (76,066) 54,080 58,080 77,080 76,221 TPD 5a $125,600 28,400 $80.94 (74,798) N/A 61,200 80,200 74,798 TPD 6a $128,760 30,600 $83.69 N/A 59,000 78,000 77,809 Insulated Insulated trailers are not very practical; Dry Van has more capacity for what it can carry, and Reefer can carry an even wider variety of cargoes. The only case where Insulated might be practical is when you want to transport fruit or vegetables, but can't afford a Reefer. Other than that, stick to Dry Van or Reefer, according to your preferences. For more information, see Detailed Comparison -- Box Trailers near the bottom of the guide. Even real-life trailer guides only list Dry Van or Reefer! Best Cargoes Potassium (Bulk; HazMat 4, Fragile) Nitrocellulose (Bulk: HazMat 4, Fragile) Dynamite (HazMat 1) Household Appliances (Fragile) TVs (Fragile) Fireworks (HazMat 1) Tableware (Bulk; Fragile) Computers (Fragile) Beverages (Bulk; Fragile) Lemonade (Bulk; Fragile) Furniture Home Accessories (Bulk) Toys Fertilizer Tires (Bulk) Note: Dynamite does pay a little less than Potassium, but it is about 10 times as common, making it the best cargo overall. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi.) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) CA NM Heaviest 28' $51,380 8,220 $41.79 $40.53 25,353 32' 1a $59,440 9,250 $48.22 $46.77 40,785 32' 2a $64,100 10,530 $48.22 $46.77 49,070 49,604 45' $81,700 13,320 $67.52 $65.48 46,280 51,808 48' $88,740 13,900 $70.73 $68.60 45,700 52,700 52,910 53' 2a $97,800 15,340 $80.38 $77.94 44,260 51,260 52,910 53' 3a $102.960 16,740 $80.38 $77.94 42,860 49,860 58,422 53' 4a $107,130 18,140 $80.38 $77.94 41,460 48,460 65,036 2x $110,960 19,240 $83.59 $81.07 40,360 47,360 50,706 Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a $125,140 21,030 $90.03 $87.31 64,570 N/A 67,240 B2x 5a $129,800 22,430 $90.03 $87.31 63,170 N/A 71,540 RMD $141,780 24,340 $112.54 $109.13 60,482 3x $170,540 30,260 $128.61 $124.72 55,340 59,340 71,913 TPD 5a $172,100 29,440 $138.25 $134.08 N/A 60,160 79,160 78,768 TPD 6a $175,260 31,640 $138.25 $134.08 N/A 57,960 76,960 76,936 Livestock The best configuration for this trailer is Belly 2-axle. There is only one cargo: Livestock. It is not very good for exploration, being limited to Bushnell Farms, Rail Export, cattle auctions, and similar industries. It is not affected by state weight restrictions. In real life, these trailers are used to transport just about any farm animal. Transport is no longer done via trains. Animals can only be kept in the trailer for so long before they must be unloaded to feed and rest. How often the stops are depends on the species and status of the animals being transported. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi). 2-axle configurations use spread 2a, which costs $500 less. Configuration Price Tare $/mi (Livestock) Heaviest Normal 2a $67,540 13,500 $71.45 31,305 Normal 3a $73,100 14,200 $71.45 31,305 Belly 2a $77,540 15,480 $78.59 34,436 Belly 3a $83,100 16,180 $78.59 34,436 Logger All configurations for this trailer have the same weight and capacity. No cargoes are affected by state weight restrictions. This is the only trailer capable of carrying Logs. They can also carry Large Tubes, Lumber, and Utility Poles, but even a 45' flatbed carries more of those. Sorted by best-paying, the available cargoes are as follows: Large Tubes Lumber Utility Poles, Logs Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Config Price Tare Best $/mi & Heaviest (Large Tubes) 4-Bolster 2a $42,700 14,290 $38.01 (39,520) 4-Bolster 3a $46,860 14,290 $38.01 (39,520) 6-Bolster 2a $43,700 14,290 $38.01 (39,520) 6-Bolster 3a $47,860 14,290 $38.01 (39,520) Flatbed 45' 2a $30,700 12,420 $46.02 (47,840) Specific cargo pay comparison Trailer Large Tubes Lumber Utility Poles Logs Logger $38.01 (39,520) $36.36 (31,050) $31.65 (31,176) $31.65 (31,176) Flatbed 45' 2a $46.02 (47,840) $45.79 (39,100) $38.32 (37,740) N/A Lowboys Lowboys are generally considered the best trailer in the game. This is because they can haul their best-paying cargoes anywhere, as unlike all the other trailers, lowboy's cargo options are almost never affected by weight restrictions. The best-paying cargo is Space Container at $121.10, and can be carried with any configuration. Convoys Tip: Be careful when using 2x 4a 0-3-1 and 2x 3a variants in Convoys. The 1-axle stingers can appear to wobble badly at highway speeds to other players, due to latency. DLC Tip: There are 17 cargoes for Lowboys in the base game. Heavy Cargo DLC adds 9 more, and Forestry DLC and Volvo DLC add 6 more each. You should have Heavy Cargo DLC if you're using Lowboys (fortunately this is included in several bundles). Forestry and Volvo DLCs are comparatively optional. Tare numbers are in lbs. Configuration Price Tare Cargoes (Total) Cargoes (Vanilla) Cargoes (Heavy) Cargoes (Forestry) Cargoes (Volvo) Heaviest 1x 2a $38,300 14,540 21 14 0 4 3 48,500 (Forestry) 1x 3a $45,960 20,200 27 14 0 4 3 48,500 (Forestry) 2x 3a $48,400 17,340 28 16 2 4 5 66,000 (Heavy) 2x 4a (0-3-1) $56,050 23,000 28 17 2 4 5 70,000 (Vanilla) 2x 4a (2-2-0) $38,300 14,540 30 17 3 4 6 77,823 (Volvo) 2x 5a $65,220 24,400 30 17 3 4 6 77,823 (Volvo) 3x 6a $73,320 22,240 33 17 6 4 6 94,500 (Heavy) 3x 7a $80,980 27,900 34 17 7 4 6 97,000 (Heavy) 3x 8a $86,640 28,600 35 17 7 5 6 106,500 (Forestry) 3x 9a $92,300 29,300 38 17 9 6 6 123,500 (Heavy) Reefer Reefers carry less than Dry Vans, but can carry 12 more cargoes they can't carry (including Fruits, and Vegetables, which can also be carried in Insulated trailers). For more information, see Detailed Comparison -- Box Trailers near the bottom of the guide. Reefer trailers are box trailers lined with insulation, and equipped with a refrigeration unit at the front of the trailer. A green light on the front left corner of the trailer tells the driver the reefer is still running. In real life, the reefer unit runs on its own generator and requires its own fuel. It is more expensive for carriers to run reefers due to maintenance and fuel for the reefer unit. Tip: Like Dry Van, 2x, 3x, and TPD variants of Reefer carry the most of any cargoes not listed as 'Bulk' in the list below, making them better overall if you want the most $/mi. However, Reefer doubles are rare in real life, so stick to 53' if you prefer realism. Tip: More axles is not necessary for this trailer type, as this only benefits one cargo: Pelleted Animal Food. This cargo doesn't pay well, is not something you'd transport regularly, and is better transported in Dry Vans, anyways. Best Cargoes Potassium (Bulk; HazMat 4, Fragile) Nitrocellulose (Bulk: HazMat 4, Fragile) Dynamite (HazMat 1) Household Appliances (Fragile) TVs (Fragile) Fireworks (HazMat 1) Tableware (Bulk; Fragile) Computers (Fragile) Beverages (Bulk; Fragile) Lemonade (Bulk; Fragile) Furniture Home Accessories (Bulk) Toys Fertilizer Tires (Bulk) Note: Dynamite does pay a little less than Potassium, but it is about 10 times as common, making it the best cargo overall. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi.) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) CA NM Heaviest 28' $83,380 9,200 $41.79 $40.53 24,504 32' 1a $91,440 10,370 $48.22 $46.77 39,683 32' 2a $96,100 11,650 $48.22 $46.77 47,950 48,501 45' $113,700 14,820 $67.52 $65.48 44,780 50,706 48' $120,740 15,480 $70.73 $68.60 44,120 50,706 53' 2a $129,800 17,100 $80.38 $77.94 42,500 49,500 50,706 53' 3a $134,960 18,500 $80.38 $77.94 41,100 48,100 57,320 53' 4a $139,130 19,900 $80.38 $77.94 39,700 46,700 62,831 2x $174,960 21,200 $83.59 $81.07 39,400 46,400 48,589 Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi 1 (Potassium Excellent $/mi 2 (Dynamite) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a $189,140 23,130 $90.03 $87.31 62,470 N/A 66,138 B2x 5a $193,800 24,530 $90.03 $87.31 61,070 N/A 69,445 RMD $205,780 26,820 $109.32 $109.13 57,886 3x $266,540 33,200 $128.61 $124.72 52,400 56,400 69,136 TPD 5a $236,100 32,440 $138.25 $134.08 N/A 57,160 76,160 76,059 TPD 6a $239,260 34,640 $138.25 $134.08 N/A 54,960 73,960 73,856 Fun Fact: In the vanilla game, a Reefer 3x is the most expensive trailer you can buy at $266,540k. Sliding Tarp Avoid 32' 2a, 45' 3a, 48' 3a, 53' 4a, and B2x 5a configurations; None of these increase the amount of cargo you can carry versus the same lengths with fewer axles. Dropdeck sliding tarps are no different than flatbed sliding tarps. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi.) Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Fertilizer) CA NM Heaviest 28' $27,380 7,550 $29.75 (18,480) 26,389 32' 1a $32,380 8,440 $34.00 (21,120) 31,097 32' 2a $37,040 9,840 $34.00 (21,120) 31,097 45' 2a $42,700 14,290 $48.87 (30,360) 45,310 49,590 45' 3a $46,800 14,990 $48.87 (30,360) 44,610 46,646 48' 2a $45,700 14,780 $53.12 (33,000) 44,820 50,533 48' 3a $50,860 15,480 $53.12 (33,000) 44,120 50,533 53' 2a $51,800 15,630 $59.50 (36,960) 43,970 50,970 52,477 53' 3a $56,960 16,330 $59.50 (36,960) 43,270 50,270 54,420 53' 4a $61,130 17,030 $59.50 (36,960) 42,570 49,570 54,420 2x $62,520 15,500 $59.50 (36,960) 41,700 48,700 52,477 Configuration Price Tare Excellent $/mi (Fertilizer) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a $74,080 19,510 $63.75 (39,600) N/A 60,251 B2x 5a $78,740 20,910 $63.75 (39,600) N/A 60,251 RMD $78,740 24,640 $80.76 (50,160) 60,960 60,231 3x $97,660 28,251 $91.38 (56,760) 60,640 74,130 TPD 5a $94,100 31,380 $99.88 (62,040) N/A 58,220 77,220 76,962 TPD 6a $33,580 33,580 $99.88 (62,040) N/A 56,020 75,020 74,967 Comparison -- Box Trailers Container Carriers: In AZ, CA, and TX, a 53' Container Carrier is more effective than a 53' Dry Van for carrying Beverages, Dry Milk, Flour, Lemonade, Nitrocellulose, Potassium, Potatoes, Salt, Soda Ash, Sugar. In NM, they're still better for carrying Flour and Soda Ash. Dry Van: Generally carries the most of what it can carry, with a few exceptions that are mentioned above. Insulated: Not very practical. Dry Van has more capacity for what it can carry, and Reefer can carry an even wider variety of cargoes. The only case where Insulated might be practical is when you want to transport fruit or vegetables, but can't afford a Reefer. Reefer: Carries less than Dry Van, but can carry 12 more cargoes they can't carry (including Fruits, and Vegetables, which can also be carried in Insulated trailers). Sliding Tarps: Can't carry several of the best cargoes for Dry Vans (the first they can carry is Fertilizer and Furniture). Otherwise, the two have about the same capacity and weight (specifically, 28', 32', 53' 4-axle, 2x, B2x, and 3x are slightly lighter than Dry Van equivalents; all other configurations are slightly heavier). Sliding Tarps uniquely carry 5 industrial cargoes (Gypsum, Mortar, Paint, Sawdust Panels, and Silica), but these are all mid-pay. Both Flatbed and Drop-deck styles have the same capacities and weights. Tip: 2x and 3x (except where TPD is available) are best for most of the cargo types a dry van can carry, as most cargoes--including 9 of the top 14 highest-paying ones--have a density similar to or lower than Dynamite. Those marked Bulk are best transported in 53' and RMD, respectively. Tip: Using more axles for Dry Van, Insulated, or Reefer is not necessary. It does technically maximize capacity, but the only cargo which benefits is Pelleted Animal Food, which pays poorly and probably isn't something you'd be transporting very often. The only exception is a 53' 3a Dry Van will also carry a little more Flour and Soda Ash. Best Cargoes for Dry Van, Insulated, and Reefer Potassium (Bulk; HazMat 4, Fragile) Nitrocellulose (Bulk: HazMat 4, Fragile) Dynamite (HazMat 1) Household Appliances (Fragile) TVs (Fragile) Fireworks (HazMat 1) Tableware (Bulk; Fragile) Computers (Fragile) Beverages (Bulk; Fragile) Lemonade (Bulk; Fragile) Furniture Home Accessories (Bulk) Toys Fertilizer Tires (Bulk) Note: Dynamite usually pays a little less than Potassium, but it is about 10 times as common, making it the best cargo overall for Dry Van, Insulated, and Reefer. Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Capacity by Configuration Configuration Type Price Tare Best $/mi 1 (Potassium) Best $/mi 2 (Dynamite) CA NM Heaviest 28' DV IN RF $41,380 $51,380 $83,380 8,000 8,220 9,200 $45.01 $41.79 $41.79 $43.64 $40.53 $40.53 26,059 25,353 24,504 32' 1a DV IN RF $49,440 $59,440 $91,440 9,000 9,250 10,370 $51.44 $48.22 $48.22 $49.89 $46.77 $46.77 40,785 40,785 39,683 32' 2a DV IN RF $54,100 $64,100 $96,100 10,280 10,530 11,650 $51.44 $48.22 $48.22 $49.89 $46.77 $46.77 49,320 49,070 47,950 49,604 49,604 48,501 45' DV IN RF $61,700 $71,700 $113,700 12,950 13,320 14,820 $77.16 $67.52 $67.52 $74.83 $65.48 $65.48 46,650 46,280 44,780 53,650 52,700 52,910 51,808 50,706 48' DV IN RF $68,740 $78,740 $120,740 13,500 13,900 15,480 $80.38 $70.73 $70.73 $77.95 $68.60 $68.60 46,100 45,700 44,120 53,100 52,700 52,910 52,910 50,706 53' 2a DV IN RF $77,800 $97,800 $129,800 14,900 15,340 17,100 $90.03 $80.38 $80.38 $87.31 $77.94 $77.94 44,700 44,260 42,500 51,700 51,260 49,500 52,910 52,910 50,706 53' 3a DV IN RF $82,960 $102,960 $134,960 16,300 16,740 18,500 $90.03 $80.38 $80.38 $87.31 $77.94 $77.94 43,300 42,860 41,100 50,300 49,860 48,100 59,524 58,422 57,320 53' 4a DV IN RF $87,130 $107,130 $139,130 17,700 18,140 19,900 $90.03 $80.38 $80.38 $87.31 $77.94 $77.94 41,900 41,460 39,700 48,900 48,460 46,700 65,306 65,036 62,831 2x DV IN RF $90,960 $110,960 $174,960 18,800 19,240 21,200 $93.24 $83.59 $83.59 $90.42 $81.07 $81.07 40,800 40,360 39,400 47,800 47,360 46,700 51,588 50,706 48,589 Configuration Type Price Tare Best $/mi 1 (Potassium) Best $/mi 2 (Dynamite) ID CO UT Heaviest B2x 4a DV IN RF $105,140 $125,140 $189,140 20,560 21,030 23,130 $99.67 $90.03 $90.03 $96.65 $87.31 $87.31 65,040 64,570 62,470 N/A 68,343 67,240 66,138 B2x 5a DV IN RF $109,800 $129,800 $193,800 21,960 22,430 24,530 $99.67 $90.03 $90.03 $96.65 $87.31 $87.31 63,640 63,170 61,070 N/A 72,752 71,540 69,445 RMD DV IN RF $111,780 $141,780 $205,780 23,750 24,340 26,820 $115.75 $112.54 $109.32 $121.60 $109.13 $109.13 61,850 61,048 60,482 57,886 3x DV IN RF $140,540 $170,540 $266,540 29,600 30,260 33,200 $135.04 $128.61 $128.61 $137.19 $124.72 $124.72 56,000 55,340 52,400 60,000 59,340 56,400 72,771 71,913 69,136 TPD 5a DV IN RF $132,100 $172,100 $236,100 28,700 29,440 32,440 $151.12 $138.25 $138.25 $152.78 $134.08 $134.08 N/A 60,900 60,160 57,160 79,900 79,160 76,160 79,702 78,768 76,059 TPD 6a DV IN RF $135,260 $175,260 $239,260 30,900 31,640 34,640 $144.69 $138.25 $138.25 $152.78 $134.08 $134.08 N/A 58,700 57,960 54,960 77,700 76,960 73,960 77,671 76,936 73,856 Comparison -- Dumpers Best Capacity by State AZ, CA, TX CO ID, OR MT, NV, UT NM WA WY Side 36' 2a Side TPD Side B2x 4a Bottom TPD Bottom 45' Side B2x 4a Bottom RMD 5a End, Live Floor, and Side Dumper are different body types for the same trailer style. Unlike most trailers, however, the body differences do affect weight and capacity, slightly!Live Floor Dumpers aren't practical, due to slightly lower capacity. End Dumpers have the lowest price for a given capacity, but they weigh slightly more. Side Dumpers have the highest price for a given capacity, but are also much lighter, making them the better investment when weight restrictions are a concern!Bottom Dumper is a separate trailer style. Horizontal and Vertical variants are purely cosmetic. They are much heavier for a given capacity, but carry the most of any dumper when weight restrictions aren't a problem, and are (probably) more stable at highway speeds. Real-life In real life, Bottom Dumpers (also known as Clam or Belly Dumpers) spread aggregates in a low, even line, rather than a large heap like a tipper would. This is especially useful for tasks such as paving roads. They differ from hoppers in that their unloading area is much larger. While they're extremely stable, they can't effectively unload aggregates larger than 1 ft in size, such as large rocks. End Dumpers (also known as Tippers) use hydraulic rams to angle the bin and encourage material to slide out. It's important to only unload them with the trailer on level ground, as angling the bin increases the center of gravity to the point that even slight roll could cause it to fall over, especially with longer trailers! Side Dumpers (also known as tippers) work just like End Dumpers, but their Achilles' heel is soft ground--by shifting the center of gravity to the side in these conditions, all the wheels on that side can become stuck in the dirt! Live Floor Dumpers use a belt to unload. While they are much more stable than a tipper, the V shape reduces the amount they can carry. The Data Numbers are in lbs (pounds) unless otherwise noted. Weight found using 20,400 lbs Volvo VNL Long 6x4. $/mi results found at Level 55 using Standard deliveries with no Long Distance (<250 mi) Config Price Weight CA Limit NM Limit Heaviest Best $/mi (Excavated Soil) Bottom 28' $37,740 12,630 29,806 $18.71 (28,660) Live Floor 30' $50,920 13,626 41,327 $26.19 (40,124) Bottom 40' $57,860 16,880 41,667 $26.19 (40,124) End 30' $46,820 13,185 41,667 $26.19 (40,124) Side 30' $56,820 12,745 41,667 $26.19 (40,124) Live Floor 36' 2a $60,920 15,302 42,990 $28.06 (42,990) End 36' 2a $56,820 14,861 44,506 $28.06 (42,990) Side 36' 2a $66,820 14,200 44,709 $28.06 (42,990) Live Floor 36' 3a $65,940 17,202 42,398 46,297 $29.93 (45,856) End 36' 3a $61,840 16,761 42,839 46,737 $29.93 (45,856) Side 36' 3a' $71,840 16,100 43,500 47,685 $29.93 (45,856) Bottom 45' $62,940 18,630 40,970 47,970 50,926 $29.93 (45,856) Bottom 2x $84,000 28,060 31,540 38,540 48,722 $31.80 (48,722) Config Price Tare ID Limit CO Limit UT Limit Heaviest Best $/mi (Excavated Soil) Bottom RMD 4a $104,120 32,310 53,290 55,776 $33.67 (51,588) Side B2x 4a $121,020 27,285 N/A 55,887 $35.54 (54,454) Side B2x 6a $140,700 32,540 53,060 N/A 64,264 $41.15 (63,052) Bottom RMD 5a $109,200 34,060 51,540 55,540 65,918 $43.03 (65,918) Side TPD $125,400 30,490 N/A 59,110 65,918 $43.03 (65,918) Bottom TPD $127,480 38,760 N/A 50,840 69,840 69,445 $44.89 (68,714) Changelog 2023 May 11: Removed WIP tag as basic data is available for every trailer in the game. Real-life usage details on some trailers. 2023 Apr 26: Updated data on Grain Hopper to 1.47. Minor clarifications in Dry Bulk and Gas Tank. 2023 Apr 17: Updated data on Bulk Feed and Dry Bulk to 1.47. 2023 Apr 13: Added the new Gas Tanks added in 1.47, also Chip Vans; The guide now has info on every trailer in the game! Updated Quick Ref -- Trailers by State. 2023 Mar 30: Added Logger. 2023 Mar 27: Added Livestock trailers. Changed 'Cost' to 'Price.' 2023 Mar 17: Added Food Tanks. Updated WIP notice (finally) 2023 Mar 09: Added Comparison for Dumpers, and missing changelog entry for Mar 02. corrected 'Extracted' to 'Excavated' in Bottom Dumper. 2023 Mar 02: Added Bottom Dumpers 2023 Mar 01: Fixes. Removed heaviest trailer fun fact from Reefer; There's an even heavier trailer. 2023 Feb 21: Added Container Carrier and Quick Ref for Sliding Tarp. Standardized table for Chemical Tank. 2023 Feb 13: Added Lowboy, clarified 'Best $/mi' as 'Excellent $/mi,' and some other fixes. 2023 Feb 11: Added Sliding Tarp. Adjusted and expanded General Tips. Adjusted Closing notes to encourage feedback. 2023 Feb 08: Added Best $/mi for Flatbed, Dropdecks, and Fuel Tank. Corrected data for Fuel Tank 2x 2023 Feb 06: Reformatted Quick Reference -- Config by State to group like states (making it fit again). Correction: Potassium is usually the best-paying cargo for Dry Van, Insulated, and Reefer. 2023 Feb 04: Added Insulated, Reefer. Separated Dry Van into a brief section and a detailed section. 2023 Jan 27: Added Bulk Feed, best $/mi for Dry Bulk, tips for Grain Hoppers. Updated Quick Reference for Bulk Feed, Grain Hoppers, and Flatbed. Clarified Best $/mi column. 2023 Jan 21: Reformatted Dry Van tables. Added Grain Hoppers, including Lode King DLC Distinction and Prestige. Cleaned up minor styling differences. 2023 Jan 19: Quick Reference; Updated best cargo for Bottom Dumper, Bulk Feed, Chip Van, Dry Bulk, Grain Hopper trailers. 2023 Jan 17: Added CO (110,000 lbs) limits for Fuel Tanker 2023 Jan 10: Completed Quick Reference for CO and WY. Note B2x not legal in CO. Reformatted, separated, and updated Dry Bulk section. 2023 Jan 06: Some info for CO, MT, and WY 2023 Jan 02: Updated Quick Reference with best cargoes from Volvo DLC. -- Space Container is the best Lowboy cargo since 1.47 -- Dumpster; Removed from list as it now pays much less than pressure tanks 2022 Dec 29: Texas has same weight restriction as Arizona and California; Lode King and Prestige Flatbeds; Moved state weight restrictions to Abbreviations 2022 Dec 17: Added Flatbeds and Dropdecks. Axle count is now frequently abbreviated #a, e.g. 2a is 2 axles. 2022 Nov 18: Reformatted table for Fuel Tank and moved it to its own section. Fixed: Incorrect capacities on some large fuel tank configurations; Weight limit in ID, OR, and WA (was 1,000 lbs too low). 2022 Nov 08: Added information on Chemical Tanks, added in the 1.46 update which released today. Added Skills to top cargoes comparison. Changed ADR to HazMat to use proper terminology (ADR is ETS2, HazMat is ATS). 2022 Nov 04: Comparisons to Dry Van, found better best cargo on Container Carrier. 2022 Oct 27: Fixes 2022 Oct 26: Added Dry Van, corrected best cargo on Sliding Tarp, corrected weight of reference truck (only 2 lbs heavier) and a few other additions and fixes. 2022 Oct 13: Clarifications 2022 Oct 12: Added Trailers by Best-Paying Cargo list in Quick References. Moved a few things. 2022 Oct 10: Added Dry Bulk and made some corrections. 2022 Oct 08: A few corrections 2022 Oct 07: Original upload. Included information on fuel tanks, and some other details. Closing Thank you for reading. I hope you found this guide helpful! 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