18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul

SCS Software

Rank: #5 / 12
Released: 2008
Studio: SCS Software
Genre: racing video game

At a glance

18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul is a trucking and business game from SCS Software, released in 2008. It puts players in charge of a trucking company, where they bid for jobs, transport cargo, manage trucks, and expand a fleet. The listed cargo types include livestock, chemicals, and mobile homes, while the route network covers 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. Players can own up to 37 machines and trailers, and the business grows by adding rigs and building a reputation. Handling the work includes backing up to loading docks, managing fuel, and maintaining trucks. The game is listed as a racing title and supports single-player and Family Sharing. It was published by Cosmi Valusoft and is available for Windows. The available description frames progression around making business decisions and completing long hauls, with competition for jobs and the pressure to deliver efficiently. It is a solo trucking experience rather than a multiplayer server game.

Who it is for

It suits players who enjoy single-player trucking, cargo delivery, and managing a growing transport business. The listed job bidding, vehicle upkeep, and fleet expansion add business decisions to the driving.

What is good

Cargo includes more than 45 types
Routes span 48 states, Canada, and Mexico
Fleet can include up to 37 machines and trailers
Single-player with Family Sharing

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
Listed release year is 2008

Verdict

American Long Haul combines truck driving with job bidding, vehicle upkeep, and fleet growth. Its listed platform is Windows, and the game is presented as a single-player experience.