The Jobuilt Hauler is a tractor trailer truck featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The design of the truck is evidently based on that of the Kenworth K100 and of the Peterbilt cab-over trucks.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The truck shares the cab-over-engine "flat nose" design from the Grand Theft Auto IV iteration of the Packer, but appears to have slight changes. The front bumper is mounted in a slightly lower height than the one on the Packer and comes equipped with a large ram-bar, along with a license plate. The bolt details around the lower areas and over the grille are absent in this model, and the grille appears to be slightly narrower than the one on the Packer and bears the cursive "Jobuilt" logo above. The roof area features a different set of marker lights and dual trumpet horns, while the sides have additional frames with mounted antenna.
The rear section follows the same layout from the other semi-trailer trucks in the game, having the corresponding fifth-wheel, large fuel tanks on the sides, curved mudguards in front of the rear wheels and the same rear end, bearing the license plate on the center and the mudflaps on the outer sides. The Hauler shares the tail light arrangement with the Packer and the Phantom, including reverse lights, main lights and brake lights. Like many other cars and trucks in GTA V, the turning signals are part of the rear lights, therefore appearing to be slightly orange.
The Hauler uses the same interior as most industrial vehicles, using analog dials and gauges. The Hauler is also fitted with a CB radio, and occasional trucker chatter can be heard regardless of whether the main radio is turned on or off. The chatter will only play if playing as Trevor and in Blaine County.
The truck may spawn either with a flat roof or with a tall air deflector bearing additional marker lights on the front and a small extension behind the cabin. The primary color of the vehicle is applied on the upper area of the cabin and the front mudguards of the rear section, while the secondary color is applied on the lower areas of both the cabin and the rear extension of the air deflector. It uses the same industrial wheels from trucks like the Packer and the Phantom.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The performance the truck is average, able to maintain an average speed and is considerably good, even if it is the slowest tractor trailer in Grand Theft Auto V. Acceleration, however, is rather slow, and gear change is among the slowest in the class. The weight of the truck does not support how slow the truck is, but other factors such as its front weight and flat nose design force the truck to slow down. With no weight distribution at all, the truck is not a good pick for speeding or crashing, and is not a good choice for off-road environments, leaving its only purpose as a road vehicle. Handling is generally good, given the short wheelbase and limited speed.
The Hauler has no visible engine model due to its cab-over body design. However, the engine sound is somewhat similar to a diesel engine, which revs moderately high (yet still lower than other trucks, such as the Benson and Police Riot), and provides a significantly smooth engine sound, yet the roar produced from the engine can still be heard unlike the aforementioned vehicles, the Benson and Police Riot. The engine sound is shared with many of the trucks in the game, such as the Phantom and the Rubble.
GTA V and Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 71 / 115 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 9000 / 19842 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | V24 Supercharged (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 9.0 Seconds | 85 / 136 | 5 | FR (rear 4) | RWD (rear 4) | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Gallery[]
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Hauler Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Hauler Custom | A custom, armored variant of the Hauler; offered as one of two options to use for transporting the Mobile Operations Center. | Appears in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Gunrunning update. |
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Scouting the Port – Several Haulers are used to carry the shipping containers during the container crane session. Trevor later drives one of them to the Los Santos Naval Port.
- Monkey Business – The flatbed trailer designed for the container is pulled by a Hauler.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- San Andreas Seoul – a Hauler is stolen to tow a gas tanker from LTD's Little Seoul branch under orders of Lamar Davis.
- Satellite Communications - the player must steal a Hauler from the Lost MC, whose trailer is being loaded with satellite dishes.
- The Hauler is used as the player's truck for tracking and running down the cyclists during the Hasta La Vista Adversary Mode.
- Appears as a reverse vehicle
parked around the map during the Haulage Organization Work. - Appears as a transform vehicle during Transform - Slam Dunk as a reference to the movie Terminator 2.
- Appears during Planning Work: Access Point, as a way to attach the trailer with the stunt ramp.
- Four Haulers appear during the first segment of First Dose 4 - Uncontrolled Substance, which the player must avoid.
parked around the map during the 
during Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Frequently found driving on the Great Ocean Highway in Paleto Bay.
- Frequently found driving around the Port of Los Santos.
- Found on the side of the northeastern highway on the foot of Mount Chiliad.
- Spawns at the Harmony Truck Stop on Joshua Road in Harmony, Blaine County.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Appears as the most common semi-truck in GTA Online. Spawns commonly on the highways of Los Santos, especially in Blaine County.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Hauler uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Hauler uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- Los Santos Rock Radio
- Radio Mirror Park
- Kult FM (Enhanced Editions only)
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- During the night cycle, the front axle texture becomes brighter, white in colour compared to the other axle textures (Most common in GTA Online).
References[]
- ↑ Seen during Transform - Slam Dunk (Hauler transform).
- ↑ Seen during Haulage.
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