Top 10 Best Mods for American Truck Simulator

Experience the open road like never before with American Truck Simulator! This sequel to the popular Euro Truck Simulator 2 boasts a massive following and a thriving modding community. Choosing from the thousands of available mods can be overwhelming, so we've compiled ten of the best to enhance your ATS experience. Remember, mods can be enabled and disabled individually within the game.

TruckersMP: Multiplayer Mayhem

While American Truck Simulator now features a multiplayer mode, the TruckersMP mod offers a superior experience. Team up with up to 63 other players across multiple servers, moderated to ensure fair play. This mod surpasses the built-in Convoy mode in several aspects.

Realistic Truck Wear: A More Realistic Driving Experience

This mod refines the damage system, making it more realistic and fair. Instead of immediate tyre replacements, you can retread them multiple times. However, be warned – insurance costs increase, encouraging safer driving. The Steam Workshop discussions, featuring input from real truckers, are also worth exploring.

Sound Fixes Pack: Immersive Audio Enhancements

This comprehensive mod adds numerous audio tweaks and new sounds, enhancing the overall auditory experience. From more realistic wind sounds with open windows to subtle reverb under bridges, it significantly improves the game's atmosphere. Five new air horns are an added bonus!

Real Companies, Gas Stations, and Billboards: A Touch of Authenticity

Inject a dose of reality into your virtual trucking journey with real-world brands like Walmart, UPS, and Shell. This mod adds an extra layer of authenticity to the game's environment.

Realistic Truck Physics: Enhanced Handling

This mod focuses on improving vehicle suspension and other physics aspects, providing a more realistic driving feel without making the game overly difficult. It's also available for Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Ludicrously Long Trailers: A Hilarious Challenge

For those seeking a unique and challenging experience (especially streamers!), this mod lets you haul ludicrously long trailers. While it's not compatible with multiplayer, the sheer absurdity is worth the single-player fun.

Realistic Brutal Graphics and Weather: Visually Stunning Weather Effects

This mod enhances the game's weather system with improved visuals and new skyboxes, creating a more immersive and realistic atmosphere without demanding high-end hardware.

Slow Traffic Vehicles: Realistic Road Obstacles

Experience the frustration (and occasional thrill) of encountering slow-moving vehicles like tractors and combine harvesters. This mod adds a layer of unpredictability and realism to your journeys.

Optimus Prime: Transform Your Trucking Experience

Transform your truck into the iconic Optimus Prime! This mod offers several paint jobs based on different Optimus Prime iterations from the Transformers franchise. Requires purchasing the appropriate truck model.

More Realistic Fines: Risk and Reward

This mod makes breaking traffic laws more nuanced. You might get away with speeding or running red lights if not caught on camera or by police, adding a layer of risk and reward to your driving.

These ten mods will significantly enhance your American Truck Simulator experience. For European trucking adventures, be sure to check out the top mods for Euro Truck Simulator 2 as well!