Using External Tools & Mods

Learn how to use World of Trucks in American Truck Simulator. Sign up, link your account, and start taking on unique External Contracts for exciting jobs.

Hey there! So you're looking to spice things up in American Truck Simulator and maybe make some extra cash with jobs that feel a bit more connected? Let's talk about World of Trucks (WoT). It's basically the online hub that hooks up with your game, offering special jobs you won't find on the regular Freight Market. ## What is World of Trucks? Think of World of Trucks as the official online platform for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. It's where you can access External Contracts and the External Cargo Market. These are pretty cool because they're synced up for everyone playing. This means the same jobs pop up for different players, but usually, only one person can snag a specific job. It's like a real-time job board! Sometimes, you'll even see special event jobs, like the ones during the Christmas Wise Giving Event, where you can deliver "gifts." These are only around for a limited time. ## Getting Started with External Contracts It's pretty straightforward to get going. Here’s a quick rundown: 1. Sign Up: First things first, you'll need to create an account on the World of Trucks website. 2. Link Your Game: Once you've got your account, you'll need to link it to your American Truck Simulator profile. Just follow the prompts on the website. 3. In-Game Setup: Now, jump into American Truck Simulator. When you're editing your driver profile, look for the Online account section and enter the same login details you used for the World of Trucks website. 4. Find Jobs: Load up your game, and head to the Job Market. You'll see an option for External Contracts. Pick one that looks good! 5. Teleportation! Accepting a contract in-game is neat – it'll actually teleport you (and change your city if needed) right to the starting point of the job. Pretty handy! ## Important Notes About WoT Jobs * No Website Job Acceptance: Just to be clear, you can't actually accept these jobs directly from the World of Trucks website. Everything happens in-game. * Origin Lock: After you complete an External Contract, your next job will be based on your current destination. You won't be able to pick a new starting city on the website for your next job; it's designed to keep you moving from where you ended up. This is intentional, so don't worry if you can't change it! * Expiring Jobs: Keep an eye out for jobs that are about to expire. They'll be highlighted in red in the job list. ## Truck Profiles If you want to show off your rig, you can upload a truck profile. You'll need to use the in-game screenshot manager for this. It's a cool way to share your truck with others! So, that's the lowdown on World of Trucks. It's a great way to add some variety to your trucking career. Happy hauling!