Immersive Economy & Business Overhaul for American Truck Simulator
Reworks the ATS career and economy with slower progression: bank loans after 30 deliveries, owned trailers from level 15 and rates based on US market data.
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What this mod does
Immersive Economy & Business Overhaul is a mod by tdrgames that restructures the American Truck Simulator career. It makes growing your company harder and more logical. It’s not a mod for making quick money; it aims for the opposite.
How progression changes
- The bank won’t lend you money until you’ve made 30 deliveries.
- You can’t own trailers until level 15.
- Trucks and parts no longer depend on your XP level, only on their price.
How each job pays
- Quick jobs: company driver wages.
- Freight market: owner-operator rate, 15% lower.
- Cargo market: full gross rate.
- Rates based on DAT Load Board, reviewed every quarter, and diesel based on AAA’s weekly data. Heavy cargo and special transport have their own balance.
Compatibility and issues
The description doesn’t list a version. The latest update is from October 10, 2026 (ATS 1.61). The mod doesn’t adjust levels for trucks or trailers from other authors. According to users, some modded trailers adapt and others don’t. There are complaints about different prices on signs and pumps, which the author promises to fix, and questions about some rates.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Slower, more meaningful progression
- Rates inspired by the real freight market
- Frequent updates (20 changelog notes)
- The author doesn't list the game version
- Fuel prices on signs and pumps don't always match
- Doesn't adjust trucks or trailers from other mods
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator (updated around the 1.61 era; the author doesn't list a version)
- Steam account
- No DLC listed
How to install it
- Open the “Immersive Economy & Business Overhaul - ATS” page on Steam Workshop and click “Subscribe”.
- Launch American Truck Simulator and wait for Steam to finish downloading the mod.
- Open the Mod Manager in your profile and enable “Immersive Economy & Business Overhaul - ATS”.
- Disable other economy mods to avoid conflicts.
- Ideally, start a new profile to experience the progression from the beginning.
Version history
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10 Oct 2026Current
Last update (the changelog has 20 notes)
Common problems
When can I take out a loan?
After 30 deliveries.
When can I buy trailers?
From level 15.
Does it work with modded trucks and trailers?
Yes, but the author doesn't adjust their levels or XP requirements; some modded trailers don't pick up the new rates.
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