On the Road: Truck Simulator

About

On the Road: Truck Simulator is a driving simulation focused on hauling freight across Germany. You control MAN and Scania trucks with realistic handling including automatic transmissions and retarders. The open world spans over 6500 km of highways and backroads connecting 15 major cities like Hamburg and Berlin. Each delivery requires planning routes while managing rest periods and cargo types ranging from box trucks to massive Gigaliners. The single-player mode emphasizes steady progress through the economy system. The game stands out for its deep vehicle customization options enabled by Steam Workshop support. Players can modify paint jobs and trailers to personalize their fleet. Community feedback highlights the detailed road networks and authentic truck behavior, though some note the learning curve for route optimization. With support across multiple platforms including PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, it serves as a dedicated simulator for fans of methodical logistics challenges.

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From 18 tonners to the Gigaliner, On The Road – Truck Simulator offers everything a trucker’s heart desires. In this realistic truck simulation, you have more than 6500 km of motorway and country roads at your disposal – including numerous detailed motorway interchanges. Get behind the steering wheel of a MAN TGX or Scania R Series and discover more than 15 German cities like Hamburg, Bremen, Cologne, Hannover, and Berlin, with unique road designs and sights. Additionally, numerous other points of interest are waiting to be discovered along your journey, as well. The MAN and Scania trucks behave very realistically – including automatic transmissions, retarder/intarder, and assistance systems. From compact box bodies to semi-trailers and even gigaliners, you’ll have the right cargo volume available for every delivery order. Thanks to the Steam Workshop support, you can paint every vehicle and trailer as you desire. On The Road also features an economic system. Found your own company and hire drivers so you can accept more orders. Plan your routes as efficiently as possible, but keep an eye on the mandatory rest times as well.