Real Life Economy – Hardcore Business Simulator

Do you want to know what it's like to be a real owner-operator? This mod transforms ATS into a hardcore business simulator with realistic numbers, where every decision comes with a price and consequences.

What to expect:
• ~$5,000/month (in-game) as an owner-operator, ~$3,000 as a company driver – earn more with skill.
• Each hired driver can generate $1,500+ per month.
• 295 cargoes rebalanced (including DLCs) – payment depends on fuel consumption, not level.
• 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 periods, following real DOT regulations.
• Realistic police – fines match actual US values with tolerance for minor speeding.
• Rebalanced traffic – AI drives like real Americans, not like Sunday drivers.
• Modernized banking – realistic loan terms, interest rates, and limits. You can't take out new favorable loans until previous ones are paid off.
• Used truck dealer – realistic prices and risks.
• Garages: Instead of buying a whole garage, you buy a share in garage ownership for $8,000 – just like many small companies do. You get a parking spot and registration without the burden of owning the entire facility.

Hardcore warning: This mod is not for casual players. It's for those who want to feel the pressure of real trucking.