Pardubak’s Economy Mod ATS v1.61
This mod completely redesigns the American Truck Simulator economy to match real commercial trucking conditions in the United States. Every system has been rebuilt from the ground up: job income, operating costs, police fines, vehicle damage, maintenance, and the used truck market.
[GENERAL OVERVIEW] – This is a fully reworked version of the original Pardubak’s Economy Mod. All values are based on real 2026 U.S. trucking conditions.– The mod accounts for the game engine issue where revenue_per_km_base is ignored and the game always uses the internal constant 15. All income calculations are designed around this limitation.
– Job rewards, long-term wear, insurance deductibles, maintenance costs, AI driver behavior, and company financial stability have been redesigned.
– Bank loans follow real U.S. commercial financing. Police fines follow CDL regulations. Damage values follow real service statistics. Used truck prices follow real American dealer markets.
[ECONOMY]
– Job income is recalculated using multipliers to match American freight rates. Operating costs include fuel, maintenance, wear, insurance deductibles, fines, and accident expenses.
– AI drivers use realistic fuel consumption, maintenance, and efficiency values. Delivery windows follow logistics standards. Component wear is low but measurable.
[BANK]
– Loans follow real U.S. commercial lending. Small loans have higher interest, large loans are longer and cheaper. – Overdraft behavior is realistic. Insurance deductibles and percentages match commercial insurance products.
[POLICE]
Fines follow CDL regulations. Automated systems issue fines instantly. Police units have short reaction delays. Detection probabilities match real-world behavior. Speeding fines use a progressive system based on how much the limit was exceeded.
[DAMAGE]
– Damage values follow real service statistics. Trucks are more sensitive than trailers. Damage is distributed across cabin, chassis, engine, transmission, and wheels. Permanent damage is low but meaningful.
– Trailers have separate damage values for body, chassis, and wheels. Cargo damage is possible even from minor collisions. Driving wear is low but realistic.
[SERVICE]
Service prices reflect real American repair costs. Fixed prices cover diagnostics and basic work. Accessory repairs are priced separately. Truck repairs are more expensive than trailer repairs. Permanent damage cannot be removed.
[USED TRUCKS]
The used truck market refreshes at realistic intervals. Each truck has its own mileage, wear, and permanent damage. Pricing reflects real American dealer behavior. Condition directly affects price.
[FINAL SUMMARY]
This mod provides a complete, realistic overhaul of the ATS economy. Every decision has a financial impact. Careful driving, planning, and long-term management matter. No fast progression or easy profits. Success comes from smart decisions and responsible company management.
