Trucks carry bulk cargo between outposts without belts. They are the simplest long-haul option before trains.
Why this matters
Belting across the map is expensive and cluttered. A truck loop moves far more cargo over distance with one road.
Step-by-step
- Unlock trucks in the HUB.
- Build a truck station at each end.
- Record a route between the stations.
- Load cargo at the pickup station.
- Let the truck auto-run the route.
- Unload at the delivery station.
- Add more trucks or stations as volume grows.
Tips
- One truck per route is enough early
- Stations need power
- Keep routes short and simple
- Trucks beat long belts over distance
Practical notes
Trucks are the simplest long-haul option and need no rail infrastructure. One truck per route is enough early, since the station cycle is the limit rather than the vehicle. Both stations need power, and the route needs recording before the truck will drive it.
Keep routes short and simple, because a truck on a long winding path wastes the whole trip. Buffer containers at both stations so loading never waits on a belt. Add trucks or stations as volume grows, and switch to trains when the route outgrows a truck loop.
Switch to trains when the route outgrows a truck loop.
Common mistakes
- Stations with no power
- Overlapping auto routes
- Too few stations for the cargo
- Routing through rough terrain