Real Life Economy

Do you want to know what it feels like to be a real owner-operator? This hardcore mod transforms ATS into a small business simulator where every decision has a price — and consequences.

Economy & Earnings:

• ~$5,000/month as an owner-operator, ~$3,000 as a hired driver (in-game)
• Skilled drivers earn significantly more
• Each hired driver brings in $1,500+ per month
• 295 rebalanced cargoes (including DLCs) — payment is based on fuel consumption, not level

Realism:

• Realistic fuel prices, air resistance, and consumption
• Tight delivery windows — 15 minutes late and your profit is gone
• 10/14 work schedule with mandatory rest, matching real DOT regulations
• Realistic police — fines match actual US values, with tolerance for minor speeding

Additional Features:

• Rebalanced traffic — AI drives like real Americans, not Sunday drivers
• Modernized banking — realistic loan terms, interest rates, and limits; no new favorable loans until old ones are paid off
• Used truck dealer — realistic prices and risks
• Garages: Instead of buying an entire garage, you purchase a share in garage ownership for $8,000 — just like many real small businesses operate. You get a parking spot and registration without owning the whole facility

Hardcore Warning: This mod is not for casual players. It's built for those who want to feel the pressure of real trucking. This is an extremely hardcore experience — don't start it unless you're ready for some suffering and a steep learning curve!