Skills
Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator features an experience point (XP) and leveling system, which allows your character to develop and improve skills as you progress through the game, by complete deliveries, in order to unlock new abilities and cargoes.
Most of the skills allow you to unlock more lucrative job offers. You can spend a new skill point after the player reaches a new level. The skills you can gain and improve are listed below.
ADR / Hazardous Materials
ADR (in ETS2) / Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT in ATS) allows you to carry dangerous goods.
- Main article: Hazardous Materials
Long Distance
Your Long Distance skill determines the maximum distance you can travel on duty. Initially, you are offered jobs with distances limited to 250 km (155 mi).
- Main article: Long Distance
High-Value Cargo
All cargo is valuable but some loads are more worthwhile than others. Companies only trust proven experts to carry out these kind of deliveries.
- Main article: High-Value Cargo
Fragile Cargo
The Fragile Cargo skill allows you to transport delicate cargoes, such as glass, electronics, or delicate machinery.
- Main article: Fragile Cargo
Just-In-Time Delivery
Sometimes companies need to deliver something important quickly, so they call for a Just-in-Time job. Such work puts more stress on the driver, the delivery window is tighter, but the compensation eases your level of discomfort.
- Main article: Just-In-Time Delivery
Eco-Driving
Improved Eco-Driving will help you minimize your fuel consumption.
- Main article: Eco-Driving