Hard Economy Overhaul V1.0

A challenging full economy rebalance for American Truck Simulator. Every dollar counts - plan routes carefully, protect your cargo, and grow your company slowly.

Garages & property:
Small garage purchase: $450,000 (vanilla $180,000)
Garage upgrade (each level): $250,000 (vanilla $100,000)
Production plans: 2.5x more expensive

Job income (lower):
Base pay per km: 8 (vanilla 15)
Fixed job bonus: $300 (vanilla $600)
Freight Market: 60% of base rate (vanilla 90%)
Cargo Market: 70% of base rate (vanilla 100%)

Running costs (higher):
Diesel prices +55% in all 20 states
Garage fuel discount: 3% (vanilla 15%)
Truck/trailer wear 2.5x faster → more expensive repairs
Emergency tow and roadside refuel cost more

Penalties (stricter):
Higher cargo damage costs
Job cancel fine: $30,000 (vanilla $12,000)
Tighter delivery time windows

Company management:
Truck resale value: 40% (vanilla 60%)
Driver hire cost: $3,500 (vanilla $1,500)
Higher driver salaries and maintenance
Tougher loan interest and insurance

Progression:
+60% XP required per level
Slower hired driver skill growth
Lower bank credit limits

Recommended:
Start a new profile to see updated garage prices. Do not use with Free Job Cancel (conflicting cancel fine).

Compatible with: ATS 1.58 - 1.60

Authors: modsclub