New ATS Convoy Multiplayer!

[@scracing4212]

Hey Jeff, I figured I would share my trucking simulator story with you. It's quite long... So buckle up 😆 (I think it is worth the read) My father (64 y/o) and I (21 y/o) run a small trucking company in Nova Scotia Canada, and I just purchased this game for my PC. Boy, don't I wish trucking in the real world was this easy, but in reality it is an extremely hard life filled with ups, downs, and all arounds... With very small margins and extremely high costs (we do about 1m in sales anually and we just barely get by) it is not easy. Trucking has done a lot for me - growing up it was all I knew, they were in my blood from a very young age. Quite frankly, I believe that trucking is one of the most fascinating industries in the world. Where would we be without the trucking industry for just one week? Throughout my life, it has taught me a lot. But above all, trucking has made my father and I best friends. growing up he was rarely around - as he would be working 7 days a week trying to keep a roof over our heads and make everything look like it was fine - but it was far from. When I was born he was running one of the most successful family owned trucking company in eastern Canada, he had it all. Until one day, two of his higher up employees decided to leave to start their own company and cut all of his rates and presented those rates to all of his customers - he lost everything and had to sell to a large trucking company you may know or have seen, Armour Transport. He hit rock bottom and had the government coming after him for over a million dollars (year 2005) - but he had nothing left. We almost lost it all. Our house, cars, my parents marriage almost collapsed, it was a tough time. But he did the unthinkable and found a loop hole in his non compete Claus with the company he sold to which made him able to start up another company (ARJ Logistics) and only do local transportation (the length of the non compete was 10 years) and he ran this company himself for the last 16 years out of pocket, with no money. All he was left with were a few trucks that he was able to keep through it all and found a way to, as we say, "keep on trucking". All by himself, slowly he established a small customer base. Between cold winters where he would work through snowstorms, sickness, paychecks for himself that he couldn't even cash because there was nothing in the business account, etc... On top of all of that - there was no heat in the building he was renting because it was an abandoned trucking building from the 70s as that was all he could afford. Somehow, he was able to push through it all. Thanks to all of the hardwork, sleepless nights, tears and dedication, today we are still here! We made it all the way through with out a single bank loan, new truck, or any help, just the power of hard work, sacrifices and most of all - Family. We are far from out of the woods, but we now have 5 full size sleeper semis (one of which being an 05 Peterbilt 379 long nose as seen in my profile picture) 4 - 5 ton straight trucks and 10 employees. I am so proud of what he has been able to accomplish. With all of that being said... The craziest part about it all, he's never even driven a semi truck! He has run the business with his knowledge of the industry. But, it has always been a dream of his to get his license and hit the open road. Being 64, there is no way he can get it now... So that dream is over - but this game has given him a really small taste again. He sits and watches me play it after work, asking me how to do things in the game and I'm slowly teaching him how to figure it out for himself so that he can play it as well. I plan to buy the whole steering wheel setup with pedals, just so that he can get that small taste of what it would be like if he had of gotten his license. He absolutely loves it. He's the most incredible man in the world, and I really hope I can make this company successful and one day get my license and travel all over with him by my side. But for now, this game and work 7 days a week is the next best thing... Thank you so much for the awesome content. I figured I would share a nice long winded story to add to your cup of coffee on this great Friday morning! Kindest Regards, Ashton, ARJ Logistics

[@ayosonnybrown6737]

That was an awesome story. My dad was a truckdriver as well but had to give his business and trucks up due to him having kidney disease and cancer. It broke his heart I know that. That's why I subscribed to Jeff because my ULTIMATE DREAM is to upgrade my computer that I have now and buy this game. First I want to be able to drive from Cali to Maine. Like I want everything. Anyways I enjoyed the read and if you can get thru all of that you can get thru it all. Keep on trucking. Peace and grand wishes to you, your dad, and family..CHEERS

[@Duvstep910]

That pete looks stunning!! Great story and glad to hear you guys are pulling through 😁

[@S3B06]

I live in New-Brunswick and I see the ARJ logistics truck around town, I also live 2 streets away from the guy who owns Armour Transport, it’s a small world.

[@Hollandden]

Awesome story bud. Keep on trucking. To a trucker from a trucker.😁👌

[@cameronclemente7773]

What an awesome story my guy

[@Fatal_J92]

Sitting in my truck right now watching this. I think it’s awesome that you guys actually enjoy these type of games. Because I can vouch for how awesome it actually is in real life.

[@mrlevhil]

Who you drive with? I do the same thing on my 10hr breaks.

[@Fatal_J92]

@@mrlevhil I actually work with my friend, he owns 2 trucks. We pull containers from the port of Long Beach

[@themindflayerst_]

Love the ATS Multiplayer....looks so cool.....Cascadia is one good looking truck!!! Hope Alex's mum gets well soon and everything goes well....wishing him and his family all the best xxx

[@eianmerino190]

Yes on the newer trucks the brake lights come on with the exhaust brake. Any questions about trucking feel free to ask. Ive been driving semis for 11 years now. Keep up the great content guys!

[@wowogaming101]

Thanks for the answer

[@robertplowman3277]

I've been driving for 5 years but grew up in it, grandad did 10 million miles over 45 years

[@ethanjohnson9156]

How does the split and hi low eork

[@chriscunningham7210]

@@robertplowman3277 my dad been driving semis for about 20 years now and I'm looking into start driving semis my self since I grew up liking semis

[@robertplowman3277]

@@ethanjohnson9156 the split hi low, it's pretty much the same on any trans over 5 speeds, basically in order to get into a higher range meaning 5th or 6th depending on the trans itself you flip the range selector up then move the shifter back to a lower gear position and shift thru the gears a second time, if ots a 13 or 18, then you have a thumb operated splitter to split the top side of the gears to give you the extra gear count and ease of pulling power

[@officerskeptical1085]

My favorite thing is to boot up Jeff's ATS videos, and get my own ATS trip going. I think we have all felt lonely during the pandemic; so it feels like I'm playing with my old pals. So, Jeff; thanks for being a friend.

[@ryleyw3684]

Lol the dedication to this game that some people have is just funny to me, like the actual radio, that's amazing

[@yungkidnf]

Dude, that music is an ENTIRE MOOD! It fits so perfectly and vibes so good!

[@Kemozabe]

As a trucker, some trucks have the brake lights actived when using the jake brake but most trucks don't

[@Doomturtlescottydemonking]

As long as you’re not one of the truckers that go “go drive a real truck “

[@rc_player]

Man, I really hope they allow for custom servers with mods and such, having custom trucks and trailers, real companies, JazzyCat's traffic would be incredible! Even just workshop mods support would be great.

[@Vandragorax]

This is AWESOME! Can't wait to hit this up with my friends. TRAFFIC and SHARED JOBS! Thank you SCS

[@nd6717]

Would definitely like to see more of these. And you guys can help each other out while backing, thats the best part of multiplayer....

[@Sudin247]

i was waiting for this. Yes Yes Yes. As soon as I knew there was a Multiplayer waiting for this..Lots of Love

[@CasketMan1776]

I can just see you guys creating characters on here like in Snowrunner 😂 Man I'm loving the content.

[@mikegrimes2836]

Real trucker here. The cascadia does not put on the brake lights with the retarder. The only one that does that I've drove is the newer Peterbilts. Also mic check on the cb would be "breaker one nine for a radio check." And if you sounded alright I'd say something like "check is in the mail driver." Hope this helps with your RP in the future!

[@kinsagamoto]

It's so neat watching u drive trucks while in my sleeper.....I think I'm obsessed. I wanna get a setup like yours so I can practice backing

[@CTM_Nation99]

Yall kickin butt and all that trucking brings back so many memories of when I was a youngin

[@jj-lw5xx]

Come on join our convoy rocking through the night we gotta keep this trucking convoy across the USA convoy

[@kammytam117]

Convoyyyy

[@braydenwillms4275]

Hello! How many subscribers do you have on KZbin?

[@thomasjohnson2564]

Ah yes a fellow rubber duck

[@tocix876_oo_5]

Can you send mi a link

[@braydenwillms4275]

@@tocix876_oo_5 hi

[@gabe_offical2150]

Honestly I'm a Peterbilt fan myself but I will say that those trucks do look great,keep up the good work Jeff, enjoying your content

[@sgk.blitz4]

Sad I didn't sub to this channel, but just did. Enjoyed the stream Jeff. Enjoy your Night!

[@SpatialDragon]

Okay, with a.i. traffic, I might just give multiplayer another try.

[@jaimiee.509]

my exact thoughts

[@DarKKlusteR]

This is not TMP just fyi, it is SCSs own MP and you will have to opt into the beta via steam with code provided on the SCSs forum post.

[@hunterbott3708]

@@DarKKlusteR where the fourm

[@ThatOneWeirdChannell]

I hope they make ai actually realistic. like for example MERGE!! don't slow to 5 mph for lane changing. ect ect

[@jonassonbacon3388]

AI traffic changes the whole damn thing, thats extra cool not to be alone.

[@b9bot148]

Totally agree Jeff with the taking loads separately instead of driving through each other.

[@yukoncornelius73]

44:35 was waiting for Sarge to get on the radio and give the okay to TAKE EM OUT!

[@shortexistence]

Watching this in my 2021 cascadia that had 32 miles on it this morning. Interior is pretty accurate.

[@Stryker-yn1vl]

Heads up: Newer truck can have the brake lights come on with the jake, feature can be turned on and off in the trucks ecm. We don’t say “over”. And the term “Steering wheel holder” is an insult that we sling at those who are not what we consider to be a real truck driver. Not criticizing, just informing. Love the show!

[@lostprophecygaming917]

This is what I've been waiting for! A Multiplayer with A.I. traffic. TMP is alright but (in my opinion) would make it cool would be if there was A.I. traffic as well, and yes i know it was made by modders. But glad to see SCS finally coming with an official Multiplayer. They waited long enough,

[@brandonhillgoth699]

1:31:53 oh damn... I’m so sorry Alex I hope everything goes well man ❤️

[@deonmayfield619]

More of these jeff. The trucker in me loves this!

[@Cloud-ql3oy]

Maan jeff this vid was definitely needed today. Thanx alot your vids help stress & anxiety. This simulator is freakin impressive tho

[@blazinSpike]

This is the best crew ever. You all are awesome

[@boomer9103]

If your reading this. You are loved. Dont ever give up at anything and have an amazing rest of your 2021.

[@blackraptordk]

Thanks! You too I wish there was more people like you Stay safe : )

[@boomer9103]

Freaking awesome dude. BTW. Love the content jeff keep up the great work.

[@goodgameproductions3039]

I've been getting into these streams lately and they're awesome and relaxing! Are you planning on doing some more theHunter Call of the Wild or some Stormworks anytime soon, Jeff?

[@josephduczek7305]

I'm ready to have this on in the background for when I go trucking next.

[@josephpak4277]

Oh ma gosh! The CB Radio feature makes Alex's voice sound badass!

[@courtneylhernandez4753]

Love the intro song made me cry lol 😝 THANKS JEFF

[@MrTrublu32]

Good job especially Alex and yourself Jeff

[@soumyakantidas8823]

SCS really surprises everyone with this multiplayer mode

[@keithbennett5519]

Amazing convoy with 3 amazing guys on youtube

[@brentschneider7056]

I cant wait until this is available really looking forward to it.

[@ryanf1140]

Yes

[@harshithpvs676]

I hope Alex's mother's operation went well. Wish him and his family the best.

[@whatsmynameagain691]

Amen. That lady has had alot of prayers going up for her. God hears our prayers & heals our friends & loved ones whether here on Earth or in Heaven.

[@RadicalWeevil]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates the faze in and out of each other part of truckersmp as well lol

[@Hollandden]

On that last docking area. If you played ets you would have made it because here in europe we drive coe ( cab over engine) . Yes i'm a trucker in the Netherlands. And it's still awesome to do,😁👌

[@blackskull3056]

I was waiting for this one to drop oooooweeeee 🔥🔥

[@abandonedwayamoon8749]

I'm ready to eat my bagels and coffee cake and enjoy the video !

[@LateKnight666]

only get to enjoy it, if you share!

[@jerrypayer4834]

Jeff-*honks horn for every subscription* Alex- why tf is he honking every 5 min

[@rafaelyepez333]

This is badass, I want to see more

[@joshuastolle1928]

You know if AI Traffic collisions were common that would be amazing because they solved that mini collision really quickly surprisingly

[@user-cq1ss3jy8i]

Ats Multiplayer?! Heck yeah I'm in! Make the game very interesting with real players!

[@asimplecheeseburgerwfries469]

I love how if you use the CB in a tunnel it will turn to static.

[@CaptainPhrisbee]

Please please PLEASE let this mean some crazy ATS MP vids will hit the main channel soon.

[@vipmet]

I can see an ATS-PD happening and it'd be awesome lol

[@kevinmunger4887]

Lol the load pick up lol , should have tried a 90 degree spin and set up on sight side , I deal with that all the time in RL driving .

[@willsolomon7646]

I’m a truck driver it’s interesting to see gamers understanding some of the implications

[@CTM_Nation99]

Alex and your other homie is dope af

[@shawn396hoss]

Amt us missing one thing... A 1977 Pontiac firebird in black with a gold Fireturkey on the hood and gold pinstripes !

[@2slovak0]

Newer trucks do activate the brake lights under jakes. You can have it programmed that way. Also some jakes cut out at 30mph. Know from my cascadia.

[@UniqueBots]

The CB Mic is fricking AWESOME!!

[@adamc92]

Yes! I was hoping you'd jump on this

[@davidcox6105]

Keeping Alex's mom in our thoughts and prayers

[@whatsmynameagain691]

Amen, Brother. God's Love & Healing Power triumphs any & every sickness. With God ALL things are possible!

[@davidcox6105]

@@whatsmynameagain691 it sure do by his stripes we are heald I believe she can and will recover

[@rashadfurlow8568]

What's up Jeff keep on trucking this is Rashad

[@JM_Smith1]

Looks so dam kool..here im still playing the demo..geese

[@raymondjohns4908]

Let's goooo Jeff!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@yukihana1313]

I have fond memories playing hard truck sim on windows 98 as a kid lol

[@DividendBros]

Me being a OTR Truck driver, Yes newer trailers brake lights work with the jakes & Yes California 55 mph is ridiculous.

[@draigwolf3627]

can't go out without that purdy skurdy

[@JRCreations92]

Yeah on my 2020 cascadia when you use the engine/Jake the tail lights don’t come on but on the KW T680 they do. Also to say thank you with the trailer lights on the real truck the right multi switch on steering wheel the top button is the button, park lights would have to be on for it to be seen usually during the day I use my hazards

[@LegendBizzle]

🚧Soooo much better than TMP Bunch of people driving through each other sooooo Ridiculous. Gonna buy Ats tomorrow 🚧

[@colonelmaddie4683]

Nice vid jeff!!

[@kingsoflynn]

Your brake light does actually come on when you use your Jake brake, with newer trucks. Older ones don’t or have a kill switch. Source: am a driver 😂

[@robertplowman3277]

Hey guys, some trucks do, off the top of my head a kw t680 will kick on the break lights with the use of the engine brake

[@santhony1978]

Jeff, you asked if 18 wheelers' brake lights come on when the engine brakes engage. Some do. I drive a 2017 KW T680, and mine light up when my engine brakes engage. And it's funny to listen to the "smart" truckers assume I'm riding my brakes, saying that I'll burn my brakes up. I just laugh and keep on trucking.

[@yorgle11]

1:20:55 That's California's "General Speed Law" - on back roads like that with no posted speed limit, the default speed limit is legally 55mph, unless a police officer can argue in court that your speed was unsafe for the conditions. That said, I don't think he'd have much trouble making that argument with respect to a truck hauling a 53ft trailer. But within the limitations of the game engine it's realistic enough for it to show as 55. My criticism of that road though is that given how unfinished it was, it's pretty unrealistic for it to have that much traffic on it. If it only had very sparse traffic then that road would be more believable.

[@b9bot148]

Yea Alex, he parked it like a Pro at Walbert too!

[@jacob2483]

Missing side skirt yeah that’s normal for swift drivers. Also we need a marker light button and and light flash button for signaling other drivers.

[@WisconsinJuice]

Awesome concept!

[@Railfan311]

I was waiting for you to post something on Convoy

[@trapper-kl5tl]

Hey Jeff great channel 👍

[@ede8193]

This looks awesome!! question..... can you use your own truck with this? and does it matter how many people you have?

[@CTM_Nation99]

Gotta love truckin😍

[@janettedford5270]

LOVE THESE VIDEOS OF YOURS. SO COOL

[@RealLifeJermaine]

Wishing Alex’s mother nothing about the best...wishing his family for a good recovery. 🥰🦾

[@matthewgames2662]

Yeah

[@Sportsextravaganza123]

Yeah

[@NateClay]

Yeah

[@jaxonshepherd5336]

Yeah

[@Ragdoll00]

Yeah

[@brandonhillgoth699]

59:32 Jeff sounded like a wolf 🤣🤣🤣

[@CHEEKYMONKEY1618]

How long has it been since you guys had CB's ?? Damm I've got some back catalogue to catch up on 💯 Luv these streams with all the guys ❤🤘🇬🇧

[@woogy17]

That's awesome wish my Cascadia did 75-80 damn thing is governed at 65 on the pedal 68 on the cruise.......

[@egulley11]

if you are doing external contracts for WoT, it will limit you but normal jobs no unless you have the speed limiter turned on

[@danielkemble9222]

@Favignano Live what is that song that was playing at the start of the live before you came on??? it sounds beautiful, country music is awesome....

[@thetrucker.7135]

When jake brakes are on the brakes lights does come on in real trucks. Just letting you know Jeff

[@Josh_FSD]

The predator sound is the lane keep assist

[@rookietrucker9754]

Just an fyi when we use Jake breaks they do put on the break lights irl

[@jj-lw5xx]

Now eating pizza rolls while 18 wheeled trucks go vroom down a highway

[@Deussues]

2:40 start of stream

[@king9168]

looks like when i drive at night ith my 20% front screen tint at night with high beams lol... looks good tbh have not played ATS in about a year or 2

[@MrDeadrage]

you driving full stability asist for baby lol like ducktape for grip tire on the roads? ( option, setting ,gameplay, truck option . stability trailor and truck to 0 .

[@tonyorwick492]

Good thing you don't have 404 he would get lost after he leaves the parking lot 😂

[@Shoot_and_Scoot]

He got lost on his way to play the game

[@tonyorwick492]

ZW I can believe that about Dave 😂

[@johnettewitham4845]

Do you have to have the asp heavy hauler box and mic/ CB to talk to the other players and can you have any mods in multi-player on ATS or can you used any kind of mod.

[@catfishbilly4532]

sooo cool. already getting it

[@MrBillyhale]

What kind of set up do you have for this game? Is it the same set up you use when you play as a police officer?

[@coolrat5567]

Love your stuff

[@cephasmwangi6649]

nice song in the intro

[@eggbirdtherooster]

In Europe most of the trailers have bright backin up lights..

[@devonrogers6966]

Jeff! Can we do some CMV work on OCRP?! With actual real CMV!?