The first preview from the upcoming Illinois map expansion for American Truck Simulator has just arrived! Today, we would like to show you some truck stops that our map designers have been working on, so let's take a look.
Truck stops are an essential part of the trucking industry, serving as more than just places to refuel. They offer long-haul drivers a convenient place to take a break and fulfill the mandatory rest period required after eight hours on the road.
These first three truck stops are all located in close proximity to the city of Bloomington, right in the center of the Prairie State. Each one is inspired by their real-world counterpart and our map team is making sure to recreate them with as much detail as possible.
One of these is located by the I-55 with a big gas station, parking for both trucks and personal vehicles and even a small dog park! The other one can be found along US-150 and while it is not as big, it offers everything you may need on the road including a supermarket and a restaurant. If you travel northwest from Bloomington, you can discover the third one near the city of Peoria with a large truck parking area.
Moving to the northern part of Illinois, you may come across another truck stop near the city of Rockford on I-39 - you will surely find a place to rest there as there is a huge amount of parking spaces for trucks.
We wouldn't want to leave out the south of the Prairie State either, so if you are traveling on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, make sure to stop by a truck stop near Rend Lake, as you will surely like to spend some time there to soak in the Illinois surroundings. When you travel further north on this road, you will find another nice stop near the city of Effingham.
We hope you will enjoy your stay at these accommodations in the Prairie State! Just remember this DLC is still in its early stages of development so everything you see here may be changed before the release.
If you are looking forward to trucking there, make sure to add this map expansion to your Steam wishlist! Don't forget to stay connected with us for all the updates by following our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We'd also really appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, even when you're not able to check out the blog or our socials. We will see you on the road!
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