Freight Market & Quick Jobs Road Trip

Who says heavy-duty semi-trucks have a monopoly on deliveries? Today, we are taking an in-depth look at how the Quick Jobs and Freight Market systems will function within the upcoming Road Trip expansion for American Truck Simulator. Let’s dive right in!

Before we go any further, we’ve also produced a dedicated video companion for this article. Be sure to watch it below!

Veterans of American Truck Simulator are undoubtedly familiar with the standard Quick Jobs and Freight Market mechanics from their long-haul trucking careers. Road Trip re-imagines these foundational features, tailoring them specifically for agile courier assignments, nuanced customer feedback, and a rewarding progression loop.

Much like traditional Quick Jobs, you won’t need to own an automobile to get started. The contracting agency provides a suitable vehicle upfront, allowing you to seamlessly step into the shoes of a professional courier. Fuel, maintenance, and all incidental travel expenses are completely covered by the employer, preserving the accessible nature of classic ATS Quick Jobs.

So, what kind of assignments can you anticipate? Drivers might be tasked with transporting confidential documents and fragile parcels, or handling vehicle transfers between regional car dealerships. Available contracts dynamically shift based on the automobile you are driving—expect vastly different logistics challenges when operating a rugged pickup truck compared to a high-performance sports car or a pristine vintage classic.

However, simply reaching your destination safely is only half the battle. Upon completion, clients will evaluate your performance across three distinct pillars: Time Management, Vehicle Appearance, and Cargo Handling.

These evaluations are entirely contextual to your specific cargo. For instance, creasing valuable legal documents yields vastly different critique than successfully transporting delicate botanical seedlings without a single bump. Our objective is to inject a personal touch into every assignment, with an eager recipient waiting at the terminus to grade your driving precision.

Certain clients may place a heavier emphasis on one specific metric over the others. You can review these strict parameters before accepting an assignment, and satisfying these demanding expectations requires greater skill. Naturally, taking on these high-stakes risks translates into significantly richer financial compensation.

Time Management also transcends merely beating a clock. Clients expect arrival within a precise scheduling window, meaning showing up excessively early can be just as problematic as arriving tardy. Every successfully finalized route grants a star rating, which directly feeds into your overarching Courier Rating.

Your Courier Rating dictates the caliber of jobs accessible to you, the maximum permissible transit distances, and your earning potential. Cultivating and maintaining an elite rating unlocks hazardous, fragile, or high-value shipments alongside tighter delivery windows, while simultaneously providing a lucrative payout bonus.

Drivers who consistently secure flawless five-star evaluations will also forge a Perfect Delivery Streak, showering them with generous monetary bonuses.

Have you accumulated enough capital to purchase your own personal automobile? If so, an entirely new tier of opportunities opens up! While ATS veterans know the standard Freight Market well, Road Trip introduces its dedicated counterpart: the Dispatch Market.

The Dispatch Market operates on principles similar to Quick Jobs, but with one major distinction—instead of driving a borrowed fleet vehicle, you execute contracts using an automobile straight out of your personal garage. Because you are supplying the transportation, these contracts offer higher payouts, though you assume full responsibility for fuel, wear, tear, and maintenance expenses.

The same Courier Rating system, client evaluations, and performance criteria apply here as well. Naturally, the job pool differs slightly—you won’t find dealership car-jockey tasks here, as asking you to transport your own personal car as commercial cargo would hardly make sense!

Every dollar earned through these courier excursions flows directly into your unified ATS profile, bridging your traditional trucking career and the new Road Trip experience seamlessly. There is no isolated experience point (XP) grind for this mode; instead, your professional progression relies entirely on your Courier Rating, client reviews, and your ability to sustain an unbroken Perfect Delivery Streak.

For the initial launch of Road Trip, the core focus remains on securely navigating yourself and your consignment from point A to point B, leaving the door wide open for even more exciting gameplay avenues to explore down the road.

We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into how assignments operate within the Road Trip expansion. We are thrilled to see how you elevate your Courier Rating, master diverse transit challenges, and capitalize on these fresh horizons across the highways of American Truck Simulator.

If you are eager to grab the steering wheel the moment Road Trip drops, make sure to add the Ford Car Pack and the RAM & Dodge Car Pack to your Steam Wishlist! Until next time, stay tuned to our official channels for more news and developmental showcases. We will see you out on the asphalt!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3793200/American_Truck_Simulator__Road_Trip_Ford/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3793190/American_Truck_Simulator__Road_Trip_RAM__Dodge/

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