Mod Version 1.55.10.safemode - September 6th, 2025.

Reworks & Overhauls:

*Tire Properties Implementation: The performance of all generic and licensed tires has been completely reworked and implemented with new parameters.

Impact: This overhaul adds realism and strategic depth to your in-game tire choices by factoring in rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet traction, and noise volume (cabin noise). Each tire now has unique characteristics that affect gameplay.

Fixes & Improvements:

*Tire Performance Guide: To help players make informed decisions, a comprehensive "ATS Tire Performance Guide" has been created and will be available as a separate document, detailing the performance characteristics of every tire in the mod.

Upcoming Changes:
*Compatibility update for Game Version 1.56
*Freight market update for September.
*DCR Update.
*Additional adjustments to invididual cargo rates to make them more realisitic.
*Economy mod related UI fixes.
*Revisions to truck/trailer total restoration.
*"Demo" inventory of used trucks from American Iron Exchange, to be used to promote Economy Mod Expansion Pack.

Mod Version 1.55.9.safemode - September 3rd, 2025.

Economy & Market Adjustments:

*Restored Freight Availability Settings to previous values.

Environmental Adjustments:

*Preparation for Fall Season: This update adjusts the mod's environmental settings to prepare for the upcoming fall season.
*Day of the Year: The in-game date has been set to Day 247 (September 4th), marking the transition into early fall.
*Thunderstorm Probability: The thunderstorm probability is set to 35%.

****Player Action Required****: For a truly immersive experience, players should adjust their in-game rain probability settings to between 40-60% to account for the seasonal rain expected during the months of September through November.

Upcoming Changes:
*Compatibility update for Game Version 1.56
*Freight market update for September.
*DCR Update.
*Additional adjustments to invididual cargo rates to make them more realisitic.
*Economy mod related UI fixes.
*Revisions to truck/trailer total restoration.
*"Demo" inventory of used trucks from American Iron Exchange, to be used to promote Economy Mod Expansion Pack.

Mod Version 1.55.8.safemode - August 29th, 2025

Economy & Market Adjustments:
* Labor Day Weekend Freight Availability: To simulate the real-world impact of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the chance of finding no frieght has been significantly increased.
* What to Expect: Players should anticipate a noticeable slowdown in the freight market. The number of available loads will be much lower, reflecting that many shippers and businesses are closed for the holiday.

Mod Version 1.55.7.safemode - August 21st, 2025

General Adjustments:

SCS Van Trailer Pricing Overhaul: The pricing for all SCS van trailers, including Dryvan, Insulated, and Reefer body types, has been completely reworked. This overhaul affects trailer bodies, all available chassis lengths, and reefer units.

Goal: The new pricing structure is designed to be more realistic and affordable, positioning the in-game S.M.E.T.Y. Trailers brand as a budget-friendly option.

Impact: This provides players with a more balanced and strategic decision-making process when purchasing their first trailer or expanding their fleet.

Miscellaneous Part Pricing: The cost of the Roll-up Door & Liftgate trailer accessory has been adjusted to better reflect its real-world value as a premium, combined unit.

Mod Version 1.55.6.safemode - August 15th, 2025

*Fuel Prices Update
**Note, Alabama and Alaska do not have accurate pricing at this time.
**Issues with Iowa May Occur

*Day of the Year Update - Date is now August 16th, 2025.

Mod Version 1.55.5.safemode - August 3rd, 2025

*Day of the Year Update - Date is now August 3rd, 2025.
*Dynamic Cargo Rates (DCR) Update - v2.3:

* **August 2025 Market Conditions Update:**
* All national average load-to-truck ratios and market condition thresholds have been updated to reflect current real-world market conditions as of August 3rd, 2025. This brings fresh dynamics to Dry Van, Reefer, Open Deck/Flatbed, Bulk, Dump, Intermodal, Tanker, and Livestock sectors.
* **New Trailer Type & Load to Truck Ratio Multiplier: Specialized Transport (Code: SPEC)**
* Introduced a dedicated DCR multiplier for **Specialized Transport** cargo, ensuring highly realistic and lucrative rates for these challenging hauls.
* Current national average load-to-truck ratio for Specialized Transport is estimated at **38.0 loads per truck**, placing it in the **High Demand/Low Capacity** category.
* **Revised Realistic Per-Mile Rates for Specialized Cargo:** Individual Specialized Transport cargoes (e.g., Massive Tech Part, Wind Turbine Blade, Haul Truck Chassis) now reflect significantly higher per-mile rates, ranging from approximately **$7.25 to $12.00+ per mile**, to accurately represent their unique complexity, size, and weight in the real-world market.
* **DCR is an Ongoing Work in Progress:** Please note that the Dynamic Cargo Rates system is still under active development. More cargo rate adjustments and deeper economic refinements are planned for future updates to continually enhance realism and strategic depth.

**Multiplayer Compatibility & General Adjustments:**

* **Core Economy Mods Set to "Mod Optional" for Multiplayer:** The GDC Logistics Realistic Economy Mod (Classic Edition, Hardcore Edition, and Hardcore Edition: XP Rework) are now configured to be "Mod Optional" for multiplayer Convoy sessions. This allows players to choose their preferred economy experience while still participating in convoys with others. **This setting is experimental and is subject to change based on testing and feedback.**

Mod Version 1.55.4.safemode - July 29th, 2025

*Attempted adjustments to Police/Fine Data targeting "Turbo Fines" bug.

Mod Version 1.55.3.safemode - July 10th, 2025

*Compatibilty Update for Iowa DLC

Mod Version 1.55.2.safemode - July 6th, 2025

*Fuel Prices Update

Mod Version 1.55.1.safemode - July 3rd, 2025

*Day of the Year Update - Date is now July 4th, 2025.
*Restoration of Truck/Trailer/Parts Unlock Feature.