International Fleetstar F2070A Review: Can It Handle New Maps?

[@NProvince]

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[@witoldjaskiewicz2432]

What I enjoy about the Fleeststar is its engine and exhaust sound. This belchy gurgling noise it makes is a treat for my ears. Also, its looks, both outside and inside tha cabin, give off a very pleasing vintage vibe.

[@NProvince]

Oh I absolutely agree. It’s a pretty sweet truck with its sounds and aesthetics. I think it’s a great starter truck too

[@jafsterlordbib]

I share your sentiment that snowrunner is best enjoyed at a slow pace where you can marvel att the games visuals and the , for the most part, impressive physics

[@NProvince]

I’m glad you agree!

[@uberschnilthegreat22]

Personally, I find the Fleetstar to be a very dependable workhorse, it's not the best for more specialized tasks, but is an excellent all rounder that can and will do you a solid if you respect her limits, and that's one of the most important things about the Fleetstar in my opinion. If you play dumb, the Fleetstar will punish you repeatedly and unforgivingly, but if you respect the limits the truck has, it will reward you in spades, and I think this is great as this respect can be applied to every vehicle in the game, from the scouts to the heavies, respecting the limits of every vehicle will reward your restraint. Another plus is that imo, the truck has a much higher skill ceiling compared to the other trucks due to how adaptable the Fleetstar is. It can manage towing Heavy Trailers effectively, can work as an early game recovery vehicle, and can be a very independent vehicle thanks to having the almighty compact crane, Flatbed / Sideboard / Log Carrier, and trailer combination. I also find it to be an excellent "Fat Scout", as its small stock bumper, smooth, round and slightly smaller than average cab, and middle of the road frame length make for an ideal truck to use for just cruising around the map and getting into little nooks and crannies that other trucks can sometimes have trouble with.

[@NProvince]

Excellent outlook! You hit the nail on the head. I especially agree that it does indeed have a higher skill ceiling. Overall if you learn how to drive this truck well; your skill as a driver compliments its performance. Great comment!

[@uberschnilthegreat22]

@@NProvince The Fleetstar's also a great change of pace to a lot of the other trucks, both in its own class and trucks from other classes. As you explained, the Fleetstar lets you slow down and enjoy the map as you go from A-B, and sometimes C. I also think the peculiar performance of the Fleetstar, and it being selected as a truck in the game at all was a very intentional choice made by SABRE, both for teaching you the ropes / sharpening your skills, and just being that one truck you can relax playing the game with. It's not trying to be the best for everything like a lot of the high end trucks, but doesn't have to, and I say that its variety of pros, cons, and quirks make it just that much more of an enjoyable truck to drive and do quests with.

[@NProvince]

@@uberschnilthegreat22 Absolutely Agree!!

[@DarthLeonardus77]

Didn't know this was your first video! It was AWESOME! I agree with you this truck was one of my favorites but as you said it is too jumpy and prone to tip over. Also as you said it could benefit from larger tires because it is a really cool truck.

[@NProvince]

hey thank you!! Yea this was my first go at making reviews. Hopefully I've gotten better since then, but the truck is really a workhorse. A lil tippy like you said, but man with a few upgrades this thing would be amazing! I have to say, its really a great starter truck for sure

[@vladvulcan]

I like the idea of listing out the level requirements for the tires, as this was done in your first review. Please continue to do it in future!

[@chevellerr]

The Fleetstar truly showed me how good it was when I started in hard mode. It forced me to use it and I was a little shock how much I started to like it.

[@NProvince]

It really does make you appreciate vehicles more. It’s kinda like going back to when there were no DLCs and just the Fleetstar and the rest of the Black River Company to start. It’s a great vehicle to learn from

[@machadojoel10]

Me too, I used to say the fleetstar was useless but after starting hardmode with no dlc vehicles I started using the fleetstar and found out how good it actually was I completed all the missions in Black river with it (even the drowned heavy truck one)

[@project1003]

Currently doing a hard mode playthrough with some self-imposed rules (like not jumping ahead to Taymyr) and I have to agree. The Fleetstar is a quite capable generalist. Not great at any one thing, but more than able to get most jobs done. Pair it with the White Western Star and you can finish Michigan without buying another truck. Great video & analysis.

[@NProvince]

Im actually doing the same thing right now, just playing it chronologically on hardmode. The fleetstar I feel is a true test of your driving skill. If you can drive it; most other trucks become easier to drive and it handles things relartively well if you have patience.

[@project1003]

@@NProvince I think that's the biggest lesson Hard Mode can teach: Just SLOW DOWN. 9 times out of 10, if I take damage or flip a truck, it's because I was going too fast or didn't take enough time to do the task safely.

[@MrKokuen]

Additional pro: you can find all but one unique upgrade to it in Michigan. Only the most powerful and fuel hungry engine is in Alaska. This means that you can make it really powerful very early on and with relatively little effort.

[@NProvince]

Very true!

[@Paladwyn]

At my stage in the game I rarely use Heavy Duty trucks for anything other than tankers, and those are always in demand, especially in later maps where gas stations are becoming a luxury. But I totally agree that for new players they should use this guy, it really teaches a lot. Makes you appreciate the upgrade options and better trucks when they come along.

[@frankczw]

Fleetstar is hugely underrated. I'd rather use this over the Azov 64 just because it's so much faster. it's still in my fleet as a tanker since it's quite tippy.

[@NProvince]

I def agree with you!

[@NickMyersify]

The Fleetstar is a sleeper. It even survives Imandra with little to no problems

[@NProvince]

Its such a underrated truck.

[@rustbloodeclipse]

I actually prefer this truck and the GMC 9500 over most other trucks in the game even though most others don't. I like their simplicity and versatility especially when mildly upgraded. I use them mostly for pulling full sized trailers or two slots of cargo but I leave heavier stuff for more stable trucks

[@NProvince]

They really are solid trucks, they just take some good driving at times. So glad the GMC got that AWD upgrade. I agree with you!

[@forrestgumball]

A real workhorse truck. Jack of all trades, master of none

[@NProvince]

Thoroughly agree!

[@icemaster-]

The fleetstar was my favorite truck for a long time. When I first got it, it was better at offroading than the chevy ck1500. I used it In black river, Smithville dam, North Port, and the drowned lands.

[@GrecoRoman123]

Definitely a top 5 truck in the first four maps (Michigan maps). Its ability to have the loading crane + flatbed + tow a trailer behind it (7:40), is something that even the venerated White Western Star can't do.

[@NProvince]

It’s a good truck for sure, but having that combo doesn’t really give it a leg up. The WWS is ideal for low saddle and that very setup is been proven to be much better for a trucks performance and mobility. I would try low saddle out with a truck that is optimal for that; it’s quite eye opening to have the weight transfer to drive axles

[@GrecoRoman123]

@@NProvince Yeah, I have to try out the low saddle trailer style of play. I guess I've never thought about it too much b/c I've been having success with the flatbed + hitch trailer, at least in the Michigan maps.

[@leemollison7508]

Raise suspension and rename to: Flipstar P1G I got so frustrated with its OTT rolling over in the mud when I looked at it wrong, I made it pink, to remind me that pigs like to roll in mud. 😁 Michigan at 98% in hard mode, I've bailed to Alaska and Flipstar has been left behind......barring some kind of severe emergency. Didn't have the heart to sell it, it looks Gangster in bright pink with fluoro green stickers, on the original tires and broken stock suspension... F-Lowstar. 😂

[@againstalltyrants9001]

The Fleetstar is one of the best all around trucks in the game IMO. Useful in any region.

[@NProvince]

It’s a good truck. I think it’s forgotten because of the “what’s next?” Mentality, but it’s very useful if you can play to its strengths. Glad to see someone enjoying this one!

[@ebolalegion]

Ditched this truck as soon as I pulled the Westernstar to the garage in Smithfield. I think Fleetstar quickly gets relegated to a supporting role with either a fuel tank or repair module on the back - fits that role real well since it's at the bottom of the price range.

[@NProvince]

It’s definitely a great starter truck. I think people that try to use it, have a better understanding of balance and awareness. Because it’s tough to use, it’s kinda “trial by fire” which a lot of driver miss out on. Including myself on my first playthrough. It is a good support truck as you said as well

[@sgt_kissekatt6686]

The way i view and use the Fleetstar is "Old Reliable", its not the strongest baddest of trucks. But with the right setup its incredibly fuel efficient, will get through most terrains as long as ita not pulling too heavy of a trailer (for heavy trailers i prefer heavier trucks). In fact i usually double stack the flatbed instead of taking a trailer, more risk to tipping but no trailer acting as an anchor. And what i can tell from experience, when driving bumpy/uneven terrain slow can often be faster than driving fast.

[@stz03]

Thank you for starting these Nathan!

[@NProvince]

Glad you have been enjoying the truck reviews

[@FledRecords2023]

Another great video!! Makes me wanna buy the Fleetstar back and give it another run at the new maps :) Thanks Nathan Province for the excellent content!! Good work Bro!! Subscribed the other day too.

[@NProvince]

Thank you! This was actually my first truck review ever. This truck really has been a good truck to drive if you can mitigate its weaknesses

[@FledRecords2023]

Agreed!! Any truck can be good if you mitigate its weaknesses. Especially this one.@@NProvince

[@MarceloBrizuelaWPG]

Was a great review... greetings from Canada...

[@NProvince]

Thank you!! :)

[@radugheorghe1803]

I play easy,no hardmode but I don't swap truck from Ru to US or reverse. In my both save's I have 2 Fleetstar's 1 White Star, GMC and P16.Most Of the contracts and tasks I make with Fleetstar's and White Star. Btw,I think White Westernstar is a OP truck for Michigan and Alaska. I finish Michigan,Alaska and Taymyr 2 times and now play 3rd and 4th in paralel on my laptop and Xbox. I am truck driver for the last 15 years.

[@honorabletech]

I still use my fleetstar, in Maine, Yukon, etc. I switch my add on between the maintenance body and the loading Crane with a flatbed. If I need a truck that has diff lock and stable all wheel drive and I know it'll make it for mud, and she's my girl. I used her to go find that forest machine that lays South of the garage and maine.

[@NProvince]

Ya know I rated this thing a low C overall, but I don’t think it’s reflective of how capable this truck can be in good hands. This sounds weird, but a good driver can really compliment a trucks capabilities and mitigate its weaknesses. Really glad that you still use this one! Great engine sound too!

[@hockeyfreak043]

The military edition on the mods..this truck is a beast..an the stock version. Is a beast.if u drive at a safe speed,,I have had this truck is some pretty bad places..an it's pulled through

[@Topfuel1982]

This was helpful man, thanks. This is my GO-TO truck at the moment and as easy it is to go buy a stronger truck I kinda like the challange using a cheaper truck just to see if it can get the job done. I may just rent a bigger rig just to compare them. Can always sell back.

[@NProvince]

You’re welcome! It is a good truck that I didn’t give a fair shake for a while, but when you use it more and more; it shows it can get the job done. You just gotta pay attention to the vehicles balance. You’re right you can always sell and purchase whenever to try something else. :)

[@tombenton3020]

I have a list on the thirst map a affecent way of doing it for fuel you get the easy jobs done with no back tracking and I only use like 100 or 120 gallons not sure but didn’t really matter cause there’s more fuel on island lake

[@NProvince]

That’s really neat!

[@alain_sans_c]

I'm using my Fleetstar in every map. Still a joy everywhere

[@NProvince]

Thats Awesome!!

[@alain_sans_c]

@@NProvince Thanks. Also still using the GMC9500. The first free trucks I got in the game are still part of my gameplay, even in hardest maps. I can still find a use for both. And they carry some kind of nostalgia with them :) Your videos are great by the way, very interesting pro and cons for each trucks you're testing. 👍

[@gv280z]

this was my favorite truck for a long time, halfway through White Valley actually. Only got rid of to upgrade into the 114?

[@NProvince]

The fleetstar is a great truck for being a starter truck. I actually used the 114sd to unlock the garage in immandra on stream. I was blown away at how well it did

[@gv280z]

The 114 is the successor to the fleetstar cuz it hits on all points that made the 'star so good, flat bed, crane, trailer, diff lock, awd and sturdy, 114 is more stable and bigger tires.

[@NProvince]

I agree!

[@reaperhunter7297]

I put the max engine and the highway gearbox in mine and put it on the highway tires and used it as a drift truck lol

[@NProvince]

That sounds like a good time!

[@tombenton3020]

I have ocd where I carnt let the fuel go to red that’s even when im refuelling I carnt let the fuel tanker say that the fleet star is red if I do I back it up and try again

[@BAR0NSATURDAY]

My friend and I are doing a New Game+ run and I'm taking the opportunity to do an International only run. The Fleetstar is literally carrying us right now. On my normal file I'm doing a GM only run. The GM only run is way tougher because I don't have access to mud tires outside of the 3 scouts, but if the GMs can do it, the Fleetstar can too.

[@NProvince]

Thats awesome! Love hearing about it! Thats going to be an awesome playtrough especially COOP

[@Arska.A.Tiikko]

Very good review. I like you other videos too. Good job.!

[@NProvince]

Thank you!

[@Deadeye_macguire]

first truck i drove was a '76 Fleetstar

[@thatza547]

Long live the Yeetstar

[@NProvince]

Yes!

[@Zerox30660]

je suis sûrement le seul français à commenté ta vidéo mais je suis un amoureux du fleetstar 😊

[@josephtaylor5909]

Good stuff thanks yes I knew I was keeping my fleetstar it's pound for pound worthy

[@NProvince]

Very capable truck if you can have some patience for it. Glad you are keeping it

[@stover77]

So far, I'm up to level 17 without buying a truck. Only using the fleet star, white western star, and just found the hummer so I sold the Chevy1500. Also have the p16 which I found on Michigan. I'm getting to a point in the game that I know I have to start buying better stuff. I have plenty of money, like $270k, so that shouldn't be a problem 😁

[@NProvince]

Thats awesome man!! Glad that you're having a great time playing. My advice, I would wait to buy any trucks until after finishing Michigan, ALaska, and Taymyr. You're gonna find great trucks in those 3 maps. Keep up the good work!

[@freakfreakerson6327]

awesome vid bud.

[@NProvince]

Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed it

[@fridayisgaming]

When I got started on hard mode, I honestly wanted to set the Fleetstar on fire and drive it off a cliff. I do have to admit it has grown on me, when I was about to click the (sell) button I felt a little sad. Now my Fleetstar is hanging out in Lake Kovid and is doing just fine, ( just a little slower ) LOL

[@NProvince]

You really have to have patience with this so much respect for hanging onto her. Honestly driving it makes you a better player; it forces you to be more alert to the vehicle balance and a lot of times slower is better.

[@JACO3010]

You a súper gamer thanks for advice

[@NProvince]

Oh goodness no lol. I'm just a below average player that struggled alot when I first started playing the game. Its actually the reason I started making videos to help me understand the game more and to help others too.

[@leehill2149]

Have you done the Western Star yet that was my early game Workhorse

[@NProvince]

I have reviewed every truck in the game so far. It should be on my page under "snowrunner truck review" or you can just search it on my channle

[@dehydrateddoomer1226]

White Star all the way !!

[@TheCe1ticZombie]

Going to give this truck another look. Wouldn’t mind seeing a review on the KRS 58 Bandit. It’s a great off-road truck early on, but I tend to tip it a lot. Also thanks for your service. I read your bio and although I’m not a veteran I have worked over 10 years at a Veterans Hospital in NY. Currently working in the ER but I’m moving to the Mental Health floor at the end of the month as a Nursing Assistant. I live close to the Niagara Falls Air Base and miss seeing the C-130s flying over my house. I believe they are now a refueling wing now.

[@NProvince]

The Fleetstar is hard to play, but it is capable. its tippy too lol. I absolutely can review the KRS Bandit. Its gonna be a 4-5 weeks though due to the que from other requests, but I just put it on the list. If you go to my newest video and click on the "Truck Ratings" link in the description, it will show you what trucks are coming up. I added the KRS on there. Hey thank you for serving our veterans. Healthcare is a form of service as well in my opinion. To be in healthcare you have to have a heart to serve so thank you. I think that base up there did switch from C-130s to a refueling unit. The probably are flying the KC-135s now. Thats so cool!

[@albertpietrosanu2667]

For me these truck make half of jobs on first map, is the best truck for beghining! Without raised suspension is great.

[@NProvince]

Losing my save file after Phase 2, helped me to realize how good this vehicle actually is. Being my first review, I still had so much time in it on my second play through and testing. Through all of that, this truck was what opened my eyes to the fact that you can thrive with NA trucks and not have to use the RU to have a good time

[@albertpietrosanu2667]

@@NProvince Right, thaks for repply!

[@honeybadger9425]

It's alright can be a nightmare before you upgrade it though at lower lvs

[@NProvince]

It can be rough without uprades, indeed

[@justinlynch3]

Good looking truck but I hate how it drives. If I ever restart the game I rather go with one my DLC truck option (Navistar is free AWD in a beastly truck right at the start), or I might even make due with the 2WD GMC over this. lol

[@NProvince]

Restarting a normal mode; oh ya the Navi is a solid pick. For hardmode; the fleetstar is a good challenge

[@terrancestapleton3859]

I have three of these sure I have like 20 other trucks but I love my triplets 😅 please stop me from getting more lol..

[@NProvince]

I won’t stop you :)

[@terrancestapleton3859]

In Alaska I used one exclusively for almost all the scouting the scouts available to me at the time were honestly crap

[@leepicgamer7855]

How did you make it gallons instead of liters on your display?

[@NProvince]

It’s in the settings whenever you’re in game. There is a setting for liters or gallons. I used to use liters too. Glad I switched.

[@leepicgamer7855]

Ok I will look next time I play

[@SchazmenRassir]

Wait, why don't people like this truck? I don't personally see any downsides to it. It's not an all-rounder capable of everything in every terrain, but no truck should be, if you ask me.

[@NProvince]

I agree its not capable of everything. It just needs more attention to its balance than a lot of other vehicles.

[@SchazmenRassir]

@@NProvince True. And that's easily fixed with one of the core lessons of the whole franchise: Drive carefully. XD

[@NProvince]

@@SchazmenRassir Very true, but I'm sure you know.. most people dont learn well lol

[@funnyanimalworld7579]

Here are no other options in hardmode just this

[@NProvince]

For a good while, this truck definitely is leaned on for the start of hardmode. However it’s a good starter truck for sure

[@nunosantos00]

This is not a good truck at all. Mine has no upgrades,it is extremely weak in power and if you attach cargo it will struggle in mud. It doesn't consume a lot but when you need muscle in mud forget it,water is even worse. As i saw guys here saying i would do better to try to get the Azov

[@NProvince]

This truck is actually really good. Its very dependent on how you play it. Adding weight on wheels helps with grip and tire upgrades as well. I've done some crazy things with this truck as a stock vehicle with very few tire options. The importance of Diff lock & AWD combined with adding weight on wheels greatly increases offroad performance and also yes you need upgrades for a truck to reach its true potential

[@nunosantos00]

@@NProvince I'be been using it since i am at the start playing on easy and i could at least repair some bridges in the middle of Michigan. There is a truck in a swamp i want to recover and my cars get stuck in the water but i need a truck with repair kit. My Chevy pickup only needs a better engine and offroad tires but i need to find those upgrades. Many times i went through mud with cargo but sometimes Fleetstar gets stuck,if the winch has something to attach i can go but without it i can pull with the pickup or use rescue. GMC truck has no AWD,it gets stuck in mud and there is no way i can take it out of the garage. The tires of these trucks are very bad in muddy terrain and water and i don't believe in the efficiency of their upgrades even if i had those. I would like to upgrade my Chevy pickup first,it is decent and with better engine and tires i can use it well. There is plenty of map and missions for the challenge,i need to get a better truck.

[@NProvince]

@@nunosantos00this might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnqsfYdsmLyEqacsi=C9jb0tk_kAnxLy5a

[@nunosantos00]

Thanks for the video. It hurts me to say this because i really like this truck,really cool and has a beautiful engine sound too but no matter how we can improve it Fleestar is a highway truck,it was not designed for offroad.😢😢 In Alaska it might be good but with upgrades it becomes too fast,spends a lot and the fuel tank is still small. I have good upgrades for it but it's performance is still poor. It will never be an offroad truck,maybe GMC can do better with AWD but there is White Western Star,Tayga,Azov,Pacific P16 and it doesn't have their weight/power ratio. Highway trucks have only one destiny in this game wich is become useless. If you use fully upgraded Fleetstar in Taymir or Kola it will be a disaster. I'm not saying it can't be used but it will make your game a nightmare,much more difficult than it already is.

[@lankey6969]

Fleetstar? Leetstar is more like it.

[@edwardnigma6568]

Dude the Fleetstar 2070A is my go to truck now. I just discovered today how effective it is, when you first get it it SUCKS. But once you unlock actual off-road tires, the Low gear transfer case and the selectable differentials and 6x6 drive this thing is unstoppable. For the longest time I used the ANK civilian model because it was like that without modification, but I just couldn't get over the totally SHIT gas mileage and the fact that you can't do anything with it besides towing semi-flatbeds or getting wrecks unstuck. The Fleetstar 2070A is a beast, it may not be an endgame truck but it'll carry you all the way if you use it right.

[@NProvince]

Glad you’re living the fleety. It’s definitely a very viable truck to use for a long time. It has it quirks, but you’re right. It can carry you if you give it a shot

[@jaywilliams8327]

Hey bro been so long hope you’re ok

[@NProvince]

Doing good Jay! Hope you are too