Mod Version 1.54.2.3.SafeMode - 5/13/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is now May 13th, 2025
*DOT Blitz:
📢 Heads Up, Truckers! DOT Blitz Incoming! 📢

Listen up, all drivers! Law enforcement agencies across North America are gearing up for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection effort.

Mark your calendars: The DOT Blitz is scheduled for May 13 — 15, 2025 (that's RIGHT NOW!), throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

This is a major enforcement event, so expect increased scrutiny at weigh stations and during roadside inspections. During these 72 hours, remember that inspectors will be paying special attention to two critical areas this year: TIRES and FALSE RECORDS OF DUTY STATUS.

What to Expect:

Inspectors will be conducting thorough checks, including:

-Ensuring you and everyone in your cab is wearing a seat belt.
-Observing your overall condition for fatigue, illness, or impairment.
-Checking for unauthorized passengers and contraband.
-Verifying the validity of your medical examiner's certificate and driver's license, along with any endorsements or restrictions.
-Meticulously reviewing your Record of Duty Status (RODS) and supporting documents. Be prepared to demonstrate your knowledge of your ELD if you use one and be ready to transmit your records upon request.
-Checking for proper securement of cargo.
-A detailed inspection of your vehicle, with a special focus on the condition of your tires and the integrity of your brake system, coupling devices, fuel and exhaust systems, frame, lighting, steering, suspension, wheels, rims, and hubs.

This is a critical time to ensure your truck is in top shape and your paperwork is in perfect order to avoid violations and potential out-of-service orders.

Stay safe out there, and remember – compliance saves!

Mod Version 1.54.2.2.SafeMode - 5/05/2025

*Fuel Prices Update
*Day of the Year Update: Date is now May 6th, 2025
*Corrections to Thunderstorm Probabilities

Mod Version 1.54.2.1.SafeMode - 4/28/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is now April 29th, 2025
*Dynamic Cargo Rates v1.1

This update significantly expands the Dynamic Cargo Rates system to encompass all currently available SCS cargo types. Previously limited to the Agriculture & Food category, cargo rates across the entire game will now dynamically adjust based on real-world seasonal demand. This includes diverse sectors like Construction & Industrial Materials, Fuel & Energy, Retail & Consumer Goods, Chemicals & Hazardous Materials, and Specialized & High-Value Cargo. The system utilizes real-life calendar data to modulate base cargo prices, creating a more realistic and strategic hauling experience. Players will need to consider seasonal trends across all industries to maximize profitability. A guide for DCR is available in the mod description on the steam workshop page.

Mod Version 1.54.2.SafeMode - 4/23/2025

*New Feature:

Dynamic Cargo Rates v1.0

This update introduces a significant enhancement to the game's economy with the implementation of Dynamic Cargo Rates.

Initially focused on the Agricultural and Food cargo category, this feature makes cargo prices responsive to real-world seasonal demand.

Utilizing real-life calendar data, the base price for these goods will automatically adjust throughout the year, increasing during peak demand seasons (like harvest) and potentially decreasing during off-seasons.

This aims to create a more immersive and realistic hauling experience, where strategic timing of deliveries can impact profitability.

Future updates will expand this system to other cargo categories and incorporate additional economic factors for even greater realism.

Mod Version 1.54.1.4.SafeMode - 4/23/2025

*Attempted hotfix for latest SCS w900 update.
*Additional compatiblity update for SCS T680_2022.

Mod Version 1.54.1.3.SafeMode - 4/11/2025

*Restoration of Truck/Trailer Parts unlocked feature.
*Day of the Year Update: Date is now April 11th, 2025.
*Set individual state timezone settings to standard time in preperation for upcoming update.
*Restored Cargo Def files in preperation for upcoming update.
*Removal of sound data files for better compatibility with other mods.

Mod Version 1.54.1.2.SafeMode - 3/10/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is Now March 10th, 2025
*Daylight Savings Time Enabled

Mod Version 1.54.1.1.SafeMode - 3/06/2025

*Fuel Prices Update

Mod Version 1.54.1.SafeMode - 3/05/2025

*Moved current mod version to the steam workshop.
*Day of the Year Update: Date is Now March 6th, 2025.

*Seasonal Weather Probability Update:

This mod introduces a dynamic 'Seasonal Weather Probability' setting, which adjust likelihood of thunderstorms throughout the year in American Truck Simulator

Current Settting:

Spring (March-May): 30% (Moderate Thunderstorm Activity Increasing)

In Spring, as temperatures rise and moisture returns, thunderstorm activity begins to increase.
This setting represents a moderate probability of encountering thunderstorms during this transitional season. A 30% setting means that, on average, there's a reasonable chance of experiencing thunderstorms during your in-game drives within these months. Expect to see thunderstorms becoming more frequent as you progress from early to late spring.

These percentages are designed to provide a generalized representation of thunderstorm frequency across the lower 48 states. Due to game limitations, regional variations are not currently supported.

This setting works in conjunction with other weather mods, but the GDC Logistics Realsistic Economy Mod must be given higher priority. It is designed to enhance the realism of thunderstorm frequency, not to control all aspects of weather.


*Additional Safe Mode Measures:

Due to the recent game update, the Economy Mod is currently in safe mode. This means that only the core aspects of the mod, such as the economy data and XP progression, are fully functional.

Limited or Disabled Features:

Some features of the mod may be limited or temporarily disabled while we work to ensure full compatibility with the new game version. These features may include:

*Truck, trailer, parts full unlock
*Cargo market reworks
*Used truck market adjustments
*Police and fine system modifications
*Other non-essential gameplay tweaks

Restoration of Features:

We are actively working to restore these features and ensure they are fully compatible with the new update. We will release updates as soon as possible to re-enable these features and enhance your gameplay experience.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to make the Economy Mod fully compatible with the latest game version. We appreciate your continued support and feedback.

Mod Version 1.53.4 - 2/19/2025

*Day of the Year Update: Date is now February 20th, 2025

*Reduced bank overdraft warning setting to 3 days.

This update introduces a major overhaul of the in-game insurance, police system and damage data, aiming for a more balanced, realistic, and engaging gameplay experience.

 Police System Changes:

Realistic Fine Amounts: Base fine amounts for various offenses have been significantly reduced to be more in line with real-world fines and balanced with the revised economy.

 Adjusted Fine Scaling: The rate at which fines increase with player level has been reduced, preventing excessive fines at higher levels.

 Revised Speeding Fines: The multipliers for speeding fines have been lowered, ensuring that speeding fines remain reasonable even at high speeds.

 Realistic Offense Probabilities: The probabilities of being caught for various offenses have been adjusted to be more realistic, considering factors like police presence, camera enforcement, and the nature of the violation.

 Balanced Police Presence: The impact of police presence on fines has been reduced, making it less punishing while still being a factor.

 Specific Offense Adjustments:

Avoiding Sleep: The probability of being ticketed for avoiding sleep has been significantly reduced, simulating the concept of a potential DOT audit rather than immediate detection.

 Car Crash: The probability of being found at fault in a car crash has been lowered, recognizing that players are not always to blame for accidents.

 Avoid Weighing: The probability of being caught for avoiding a weigh station now considers the presence of DOT officers with enforcement powers.

 Illegal Border Crossing: A moderate fine has been introduced for this offense, assuming it relates to restricted areas like state parks.

 Overall, these changes create a more balanced and engaging gameplay experience. The economy is more challenging and rewarding, while the police system is fairer and more realistic. Players will need to be more strategic in their decisions and driving habits to succeed.

 Damage System Overhaul:

Increased Damage Coefficients:

The base damage inflicted on the truck and trailer in collisions has been significantly increased, making accidents more consequential.

Increased Damage Transfer:

 The amount of damage transferred between the truck and trailer in a collision has been increased to a more realistic level.

Revised Damage Factors:

 The damage multiplier for side impacts has been increased, making them more significant.

 The damage multiplier for roof impacts (primarily from hitting bridges or overpasses) has been kept high but may be adjusted slightly lower if testing reveals it to be too punishing.

Refined Damage Distribution Ratios:

The distribution of damage to different truck parts in a head-on collision has been adjusted to be more realistic, taking into account the fact that the game considers the hood to be part of the cabin.

The cabin (including the hood) now sustains a larger proportion of the damage in a head-on collision.

Increased Unfixable Damage Ratios:

The proportion of unfixable damage to the cabin, chassis, engine, and transmission has been increased, making major collisions more impactful and potentially leading to more costly repairs or even the need to replace damaged parts.

Insurance System Revamped!

We've re-enabled vehicle insurance and made it more realistic and challenging! Here's what's new:

 Higher Deductible: The base deductible is now $10,000, meaning you'll pay more out-of-pocket for repairs.

 Co-insurance: You'll also share a percentage of the repair costs (starting at 35%), even with insurance.

No-Claim Bonus: Keep that truck shiny! Your deductible will decrease over time if you avoid accidents.

Why the change?

Realism: This makes insurance more like real-life trucking, where it's for major events, not minor fender-benders.

Challenge: It adds a layer of financial strategy to the game. You'll need to drive carefully and manage your money wisely.

 Used Truck Balance: It helps prevent exploiting insurance to fix up cheap used trucks.

 What does this mean for you?

  Drive safe! Accidents are now more costly.

  Plan ahead: Save money for repairs, just in case.

  Insurance is a safety net: Use it wisely for major damage or total losses.

 UPCOMING UPDATE:

Revisions to Used Truck Market Data Settings:

 Adjusted min and max wear. Trucks may now have damaged components at time of sale

 Adjusted min and max unfixable wear across chassis, cabin, engine, transmission, wheels; making the ratios more realistic.

Note: These changes are based on extensive analysis and testing, but further adjustments may be made based on player feedback and ongoing observation of the in-game police system and vehicle damage/wear.

We're always listening to your feedback, so let us know how you like the new insurance system!

NOTE: Due to recent and future updates for the economy mod, some older pre-existing profiles (February 2025 and older) created with the GDC Logistics Realistic Economy Mod enabled may also experience some issues with bank loan credit limits and insurance coverage. In some cases, insurance coverage may be unavailable entirely. If you encounter these issues, starting a new profile is recommended, but not required; especially if a player is able “self insure” themselves by having enough capital or bank loan credit.