Euro Truck Simulator 2 is an open-world truck simulator game that gives players the freedom to trek out on the open road. The game is one of the most successfully running simulators of the decade, which mixes a bit of simulation, strategy, and man management while trying to build a trucking empire!
One of the key features of Euro Truck Simulator 2 is sending out other drivers on jobs. If players manage their employees well, the benefits can be quite lucrative to one's bottom line. This guide will help players understand the key features of managing other drivers and utilizing them to their fullest potential.
Getting The Prerequisites Right
For people new to the game and are here for a preview, there are a few things to remember before getting to this part. First, players must be at least Level 3 to enter this phase. Only then will they have the power to purchase a garage from which the trucks can operate.
The second point would be to have enough trucks to facilitate an extra driver (apart from the player himself).
Hiring a driver would be the final prerequisite about the point discussed here. Hiring drivers can be done through job agencies scattered throughout the map.
While hiring a driver, it is best to have the following parameters checked:
- Work evaluation should be on the higher side.
- Salary should be lower and proportional to their skills.
- Skills can be anything based on what the player wishes to hire for. Most players would send out their drivers for long-distance trips, and for those, "Long Distance Driving" would be necessary.
Suppose the agency doesn't provide a driver with the necessary skill sets in demand. In that case, the player can choose to train them using the "Driver Manager." A driver can have up to four skills and would need to be "Level 1" in at least one of them to qualify for the assignments. Also, the more proficient they are with their skills, the more they become economical and suitable earners.
Sending Drivers On Jobs
Now that the prerequisite pointers have been discussed, assignments can now be given. While hiring drivers, the game mandates that the player assign the new recruit to an owned garage and pick the truck that would need their driving expertise. Once that is done, the game automatically triggers the drivers to work independently.
Players can check the drivers through the garage manager, which shows the operations of the garage as a whole, including the drivers stationed there. The second way would be to open the Driver Manager and select the drivers' list. This provides the complete list of drivers under the player's control, including their positioned status, total earnings, assigned truck, and current status.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.