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18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul
By SCS Software, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- 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
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Listed release year is 2008
Who it suits
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.
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.
