How to Change Your TruckersMP VTC Tag

The TruckersMP VTC tag is a customizable text label displayed next to your player name in game sessions, used primarily to identify your Virtual Trucking Company and role during convoys. You can set or edit this tag at any time through the in-game settings tab menu without restarting your client.

Running under a recognized tag keeps convoy order tight, helps spotters position your truck in line, and distinguishes your convoy from public traffic. Here is everything you need to configure your tag correctly, maintain company formatting, and stay within TruckersMP platform rules.

Step-by-Step: Changing Your Tag in TruckersMP

Setting your player tag takes less than a minute once you are loaded into any active TruckersMP server. Ensure your truck is safely parked in a non-collision zone or on the shoulder before opening menus.

1. Press TAB on your keyboard to open the TruckersMP nearby players list.
2. Right-click anywhere on the screen to activate your mouse cursor inside the overlay.
3. Click the gear icon located at the bottom of the player list window to open platform settings.
4. Stay on the General tab and locate the text field labeled Tag.
5. Click the field and enter your company name or required tag structure.
6. Click the colored square next to the input box to open the color picker.
7. Enter specific RGB values or select the shade assigned by your VTC management.
8. Click Apply and then OK to save your changes immediately.

Your new tag will update overhead instantly. Other drivers nearby will see the updated label without you needing to reconnect to the server.

Matching VTC Hex and RGB Color Values

Most organized VTCs require drivers to use exact color codes so the fleet presents a uniform appearance on the road. The TruckersMP color picker supports manual RGB input.

If your dispatch gives you a Hex code (such as #FF8800), convert those values to standard Red, Green, and Blue integers between 0 and 255. Input each value into its corresponding box in the color window. Using close approximations instead of exact numbers causes visible inconsistencies when parked next to teammates in screenshot lineups and convoy staging yards.

Always verify your tag visibility against both daylight and night skyboxes. If your VTC allows custom text styling, stick to bright, legible colors that do not blend into standard asphalt or cabin paints.

TruckersMP Rules Regarding Player Tags

TruckersMP enforces clear rules regarding what you can put in your player tag. Breaking these rules can lead to kicks, temporary bans, or forced tag resets by game moderators.

• No Staff Impersonation: You cannot use words like Admin, Moderator, Police, Support, Event Team, or any abbreviation that suggests official authority within TruckersMP.
• No Offensive Language: Profanity, political slogans, hate speech, and discriminatory slurs are strictly prohibited and result in swift moderation action.
• No False VTC Representation: Driving under the tag of an established VTC that you do not belong to can cause disputes. Official VTCs can report drivers falsely claiming membership to deceive others or disrupt convoys.
• Keep Length Reasonable: While the input field has a character limit, excessively long or cluttered tags using unusual symbols degrade game readability and can be flagged by staff.

Keep your tag clean, professional, and limited to your company name, division, or internal driver number.

Why In-Game Tags Differ From VTC Hub Roles

TruckersMP features an official VTC system on their website where companies register rosters, post news, and manage applications. However, joining a VTC on the website does not automatically push that tag to your in-game truck.

The website VTC system verifies your membership on platform profiles, while the in-game tag is a local client setting managed entirely by you in the TAB menu. Even if your application is accepted on the TruckersMP website, you must manually open your settings and type the tag to display it on the road.

Troubleshooting Common Tag Issues

If your tag does not appear or resets between sessions, check the following common fixes:

• Tag Resets on Launch: TruckersMP saves settings in your local documents folder. If your game documents are set to read-only or managed aggressively by cloud syncing tools, changes made in the settings menu may fail to save permanently. Run the TruckersMP launcher as administrator if persistent settings do not stick.
• Characters Displaying as Boxes: TruckersMP does not support every special Unicode character or font style. If your tag displays as question marks or empty boxes, switch to standard alphanumeric Latin characters.
• Tag Not Showing to Friends: If other players cannot see your tag, ensure they have player tags enabled in their own graphic and interface settings. You can toggle player tags on or off in the general settings tab.

Drive Under the Nordhaul Tag

Consistency on the road starts with professional standards. At Nordhaul, our drivers haul across Europe with unified fleet paints, matched tags, and coordinated convoy operations across ETS2 and TruckersMP.

If you want an organized team that values clean driving, structured logistics, and a welcoming community, apply to Nordhaul today at /en/join. Put on the tag, join our next convoy, and log miles with drivers who take trucking seriously.