Thrustmaster SimTask Truck-40: How to Set Up ETS2 and ATS Controls on Windows 10 and 11

Windows Central’s Richard Devine came away impressed after using the wheel with a T598 direct-drive base, particularly by its accessible controls and comfortable grips. His experience suggests a promising upgrade for existing Thrustmaster owners—not an automatic reason to replace an entire competing setup.

A truck wheel, not a complete driving setup​

The Truck-40 is an add-on, not a complete steering-wheel system. Its $299.99 US listing covers the rim, mounting bracket and installation hardware; a compatible Thrustmaster wheelbase is still required. Two included quick-release holders accommodate latch-type and screw-type connections.

Thrustmaster specifies 22 action buttons, including a mini-stick, two rocker switches, a rear turn-signal control and a horn button. The metal mount offers four height positions and 30 degrees of tilt adjustment, and is intended for non-glass desktops between 2 and 7 cm thick.

That makes desk fit part of the buying decision, not an afterthought. A convincing cab position is only useful if it remains comfortable when the motorway ends and the parking begins.

Good cruising, with installation and finish caveats​

Devine reports that connecting the adapter’s ribbon cable was fiddly, taking him roughly 15 minutes. Once assembled, however, the quick-release connection felt secure despite the wheel’s size. That distinction matters: his complaint concerned the initial adapter installation, not instability while driving.

The bracket proved more subjective. Devine enjoyed the horizontal position for cruising but preferred driving without it when maneuvering at a desk. He also praised the rubberized grips while finding the smooth plastic elsewhere on the rim less satisfying. Cruise-control access was a particular highlight.

These are useful hands-on observations rather than universal ergonomic verdicts. Treat the bracket as an adjustment option, not a compulsory ticket to realism.

The plug-and-play promise needs a qualification​

Thrustmaster’s product-page notice says automatic assignment is awaiting a game update developed with SCS Software. Until then, owners can install the official profile or assign controls manually. The notice does not establish a release date or game-version number for automatic integration.

For Windows users, Thrustmaster’s KB 1908, dated October 23, 2026, documents the manual procedure. It applies to the PC versions running natively on Windows 10/11 or later—not console installations. Before starting, T598 and T818 owners should update their base firmware; users of T300, TX, T-GT, T-GT II, TS-XW and TS-PC bases are directed to the latest 2026_TTRS driver.

Install the official PC mapping​

Thrustmaster gives these steps:

1. Completely close the game, ensuring it is no longer running in Steam.
2. Download the Instruction + Mapping package from the product support page’s Games Settings section.
3. In File Explorer, open the appropriate location:
   • ETS2: Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\steam_profiles
   • ATS: Documents\American Truck Simulator\steam_profiles
4. Open the folder corresponding to your active profile; its name contains numbers.
5. Copy controls.sii from the downloaded ZIP into that folder.
6. When prompted, select Replace the file in the destination.
7. Relaunch the game. Thrustmaster says the mapping should now be active.

Practical precaution: keep a backup of the existing controls.sii before replacing it. If the layout does not appear, first recheck that you copied the file into the active profile’s folder and completed the relevant firmware or driver update—the prerequisites in Thrustmaster’s procedure.

The sensible takeaway​

The strongest case for the Truck-40 is specialization: a larger rim and truck-oriented controls for someone already invested in compatible hardware. Devine’s positive experience supports that case, while his installation and comfort criticisms keep expectations grounded.

For prospective PC owners, the immediate checklist is straightforward: confirm the wheelbase, measure the desk and allow for manual profile installation. The hardware may bring the cab closer; the software still needs a little help getting out of the depot.