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New platform, same passion—let’s keep it real on Bluesky 🌱 F1 enthusiast 🏎️ Avid reader 📚 Exploring virtual roads in ETS2 & ATS 🚛 Proudly supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom 🇺🇦
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Looks like the road to Ireland is finally opening! 🇮🇪
At Poznań Game Arena, @scssoft.com teased the Isle of Ireland DLC for #ETS2 — after the UK rework announcement, this is the next big step! 🚚
Screenshot from Instagram showing the SCS Software at Poznań Game Arena. On the big screen behind the presenters, the Isle of Ireland DLC appears with a note inviting players to add it to their wishlist.
October 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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12/12! ✅ Iowa complete on World of Trucks 🎉 Thanks to @scssoft.com for another stunning map and a great event.
See you on the road! 🛣️ #CruisingIowa #ATS
Screenshot from World of Trucks showing the #CruisingIowa event achievement unlocked.
August 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Wrapped up #CruisingIowa with my 12th delivery: hauling Kenworth trucks from Cedar Rapids to Sioux City 🚛 Drove the Western Star 49X through gorgeous skies and riverside roads 🌉 The end of a journey is just the start of the next one #ATS @scssoft.com
Front view of the Western Star 49X truck with the Star Spangled paint job. The truck is on a wide, very busy highway. There's a large gas station on the side, with parked vehicles and people. The sky is bright blue with dramatic white and grey clouds. View from inside the truck cab: wide rural highway bordered by green grass. A calm, slightly hilly landscape stretches ahead, with a bright sky filled with towering clouds. On the passenger seat, a Triceratops plush toy from the #CruisingWyoming event. Side view of the truck on a bridge crossing a river with greenish waters. The background shows a peaceful cityscape with tall buildings, houses, electricity pylons, and lots of trees. The sky is an intense blue with wispy white clouds blending into it. The truck crosses the blue-painted Mormon Bridge over the Missouri River at dusk. A car drives ahead. The sky has turned a deep violet-black, and the distant hills are covered in trees. A road sign announces the bridge's name.
August 3, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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From Dubuque to Cedar Rapids, IA 🛋️ A smooth ride hauling home accessories with my Volvo VNL 🚛 This was transport #11 for #CruisingIowa and every mile felt like a rhythm on open roads. The journey never sleeps 🌙 #ATS @scssoft.com
View from inside the truck cabin as dusk turns into night. The sky glows in vibrant shades of orange, violet, and deep blue. Open country road ahead, grassy shoulders, scattered trees, and a car in the distance. The Mountain Goat plush from #CruisingMontana sits on the passenger seat. Side view of the Volvo VNL truck with the Crystal Camo paint job, driving through the night. Headlights pierce the darkness. The landscape is filled with trees and grass, with wind turbines in the background. A half-moon shines brightly in the starry sky. Nighttime arrival in Cedar Rapids, IA. The city welcome sign is illuminated by the truck's headlights. The sky is pitch black with a visible half-moon. Trees line the road, appearing as dark silhouettes. Driving through Cedar Rapids at night, passing the brightly lit Cedar Rapids Arena. A glowing sign on the building announces “Jazz Night!” every Saturday. Sponsor logos include Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator.
August 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Frozen food on the move! 🧊 Hauled a chilled load from Mason City to Dubuque in the Western Star 5700XE: my 10th job for #CruisingIowa. Sunsets, steel bridges, and a mammoth co-pilot made the journey unforgettable. Every mile brings a new story 🚛 #ATS @scssoft.com
Front and side view of a Western Star 5700XE with the Wings of Awesomeness paint job. The truck is parked by the road under a blue sky filled with white-grey clouds. There's a grassy verge, trees, and an old railway bridge made of wood with an orange-and-white locomotive nearby. Side view of the truck as it turns at an intersection in Mason City. The evening sky fades from blue to soft yellow. Dominating the scene is a large roadside arch with “Mason City Events” written across it, welcoming travelers into town. The truck is mid-turn on a road, viewed from the side. The sky is dark grey with yellow streaks — a dramatic evening palette. Trees line the road and background, and a large paddlewheel bateau sits prominently in the center, giving the scene a cinematic flair. Interior view from the cab while driving on an elevated road with lampposts. Below on the right, a calm lake or pond is visible, lined with trees, grass, and a walking path. The sky is a deep blue with white gradients. On the passenger seat, the plush Archie the Mammoth from #CruisingNebraska.
July 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Ninth delivery for #CruisingIowa 🌽 Moved a crawler tractor from Davenport to Mason City with my Kenworth W900 🚛 A mix of urban sights and Iowa’s open countryside made the route a real pleasure 🚜 Every sunset tells its own story on the road 🌄 #ATS @scssoft.com
Wide front-top view of the Kenworth W900 with the Oh Canada paint job, parked at Rock Port in Davenport, IA. The scene is dominated by a gray, cloudy evening sky. American, Iowa, and Rock Port flags wave on the left, while large warehouses, trucks, and trailers fill the background. Front view of the W900 driving through Davenport. In the background is a long, low brick building with many glass windows. The median is full of colorful flowers, with trees and power lines behind. The sky is overcast gray. Interior cab view on the highway, with two lanes each way separated by a grassy median. The right side is dominated by grass and trees. The sun is low, filtering into the cab through the branches of a tree, creating a warm light effect. On the passenger seat: the cute frog Tom Hopper plush. Rear-side view of the W900 on a two-lane highway, with grassy medians and gentle Iowa countryside hills to the right. A car is overtaking. The sky is stunning, painted in shades of orange, red, and violet with layered clouds.
July 26, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Eighth haul for #CruisingIowa 🇺🇸 Took a municipal truck from Waterloo to Davenport in the Freightliner Cascadia 🚛 New in the cab: the Happy Hog plush, keeping me company all the way! 🐖 Sometimes the shortest routes bring the richest views #ATS @scssoft.com 🛣️
The Freightliner Cascadia, seen from the front-left, is parked at the 18 Wheels company in Waterloo, IA. It features the Swift Sails paint job from the Retrowave Paint Jobs Pack. In the background, a trailer with the 18 Wheels logo is parked. The sky is bright blue with wide white-gray clouds, and there's grass along the lot. The Cascadia is driving on a four-lane road, two lanes per direction, divided by a wide grassy median. It's viewed from the front-left. The entire area is lush green, with large leafy trees and tall grass around. A yellow car is overtaking in the passing lane. The sky is blue with white clouds varying in density. Rear-side view of the Freightliner Cascadia as it approaches a brown iron-arched bridge with distinctive lighting on the pillars. The road is busy in both directions. The sky is mostly overcast with soft grays and fading evening light. A green road sign reads “South Fork Catfish Creek.” Interior view from the cab, stopped at an intersection in Davenport, IA. In front, there’s the elegant Waterfront Convention Center with people nearby. The sidewalks are landscaped with bright flowers and green grass. The sky is a clear blue. On the passenger seat: the Happy Hog plush from #CruisingIowa.
July 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Seventh delivery for #CruisingIowa! 🚛 Took a load of electric JCB dumpsters from Council Bluffs to Waterloo in my Mack Pinnacle 🐶 From night highways to murals in the daylight—every mile felt alive. On the road, the journey is the reward #ATS @scssoft.com 🌽 🛣️
Night shot of the Mack Pinnacle with the Bulldog's Way paint job. The truck is on a multi-lane road with light traffic. A sliver of moon shines above, and a large billboard promotes the Louisiana DLC. Tree silhouettes line the road and road signs glow in the headlights. Daytime view from inside the cabin. We're driving along the busy 235 highway. The sky is pale blue with scattered white clouds. A black stylized goat mural with the word “IOWA” in bold white letters appears on the right. On the passenger seat, the Farm Machinery DLC lunch box. A colorful view of Iowa City’s skyline. The Mack Pinnacle is seen from the front-left, driving past a large mural made of diverse images. There's green landscaping and a pedestrian path along the river. A red SUV is passing on the left. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds. A rear-side view of the Mack Pinnacle in the open countryside. The sky is clear with scattered clouds. There’s a large green plantation and a nearby farm complex. The highlight: a silo painted as a giant corn cob, standing tall in the lush landscape.
July 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Hauled a heavy-duty scraper from Burlington to Council Bluffs with the Mack Anthem 🛠️ Smooth power and scenic roads all the way across Iowa. The road may twist, but it always leads you forward 🚛 #CruisingIowa #ATS @scssoft.com
Front view of the Mack Anthem with the Juggernaut paint job making a tight turn at a busy intersection in Burlington, IA. Greenery and rocks surround the road. A large anchor is on a lot nearby, and a “Welcome to Burlington” sign is visible in the background. Front-side view of the Mack Anthem and its large scraper load on a two-lane road. The sky is bright blue with white clouds. A bordeaux-colored industrial building is visible in the distance, with green grass and trees lining the road. Interior cab view driving through open farmland. A mix of green fields stretches into the distance with a small shed visible. The sky is pale blue with white clouds. On the passenger seat is the Tom Hopper frog plush. Side-front view of the truck stopped at an intersection at sunset. The sky fades from blue to yellow near the horizon. The Odyssey bridge and its distinctive sculpted pylons are visible in the background.
July 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Loaded corn in Des Moines and headed east to Burlington with the mighty International 9900i 🌽 Fields, highways, and a sky full of contrast made it a memorable haul. The journey is the reward 🚛 #CruisingIowa #ATS @scssoft.com
Front view of the International 9900i with the Pinstripe paint job, parked at the Flavorfair facility in Des Moines, IA. Corn is being loaded into the trailer. It’s evening, with a pitch-black sky and streetlights illuminating the scene. Rear-side view of the truck on a large elevated highway with two lanes in each direction. The night sky is dark and full of clouds, lit by streetlights and surrounding billboards. Moderate traffic is visible. Interior cab view during daytime. The road runs through vast farmland with a water tower in the distance. Power lines are visible on the opposite side. On the passenger seat is the Autonomous Tractor plush from the Farm Machinery DLC. Front-side view of the truck arriving at the Syntetico facility in Burlington, IA. The scene features a raised concrete platform, a small building, green grass and trees, and a partly cloudy blue sky. Three flags are flying: U.S., Iowa, and the company’s.
July 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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From Fort Dodge to Des Moines with a tank full of ammonia 🚛 Drove the Peterbilt 389 under wide skies and into the Iowa capital. Another smooth leg of the #CruisingIowa journey! 🌽 #ATS @scssoft.com
Front-side view of the Peterbilt 389 with the Wings of Freedom paint job, parked at the Syntetico facility in Fort Dodge, IA. Large industrial tanks and pipes fill the background under a sunny sky with scattered white clouds. Interior cab view while driving on a two-lane road. The surrounding area is lush and green, with distant buildings, electric poles, and cloudy blue skies. On the passenger seat is the Tiger Salamander plush from the #CruisingKansas event. The truck is cruising on a mostly empty highway with the Des Moines skyline in the distance. The evening sky is blue-gray, and the golden dome of the Iowa State Capitol is faintly visible among the buildings. Rear-side view of the truck stopped at a typical American intersection. Street signs and utility poles fill the foreground, while in the background, the Iowa State Capitol stands out against the evening sky alongside a tall building.
July 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Heavy load on Iowa roads! Hauled a mobile crusher from Iowa City to Fort Dodge with the International LT 🛠️ Big skies, green fields, and wide turns all the way. Nothing beats the charm of the Midwest 🌽 #CruisingIowa #ATS @scssoft.com
Front-side view of the International LT with the White-tailed Watch paint job, parked at Nielsen Roads in Iowa City, IA. Several cars are parked nearby. Trees line the area, and the sky is a mix of light blue and white clouds. Rear view of the truck carrying a mobile crusher, just about to merge onto a highway ramp. Large concrete overpasses with arched pillars loom ahead. The background is filled with trees and dramatic white-gray cloud formations in a blue sky. Side view of the truck entering Fort Dodge, IA. A bright blue water tower marked “Fort Dodge” stands tall in the green landscape. The sky is a deep blue, filled with large fluffy clouds. Cornfields and trees cover the area. Interior view from the cab of the truck at NAMIQ in Fort Dodge, IA. The internal road is surrounded by lush grass, flowers, and trees. A large mining complex is visible in the background. On the passenger seat sits the Armadillo plush from #CruisingTexas.
July 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Second delivery in Iowa! 📦 Hauled a wire rod coil from Ottumwa to Iowa City with my Western Star 57X, crossing scenic roads, riverbanks, and golden fields. #CruisingIowa rolls on. Every mile tells a story 🌾 #ATS @scssoft.com
Front-side view of the Western Star 57X with the Sunflower Sunset paint job, parked at Faraday in Ottumwa, IA. Equipment is scattered on the ground. The background is filled with trees and greenery. The sky is light blue and clear. Side-rear view of the truck driving along a raised road next to a river. The green water reflects the soft evening light. Trees line the riverbanks, and a person is fishing on the shore. The sky transitions from blue to soft yellow. Rear-side view of the truck near a roundabout. At the center is a large patriotic rock, painted in the American flag colors with various designs. The scene is surrounded by green trees and a bright blue sky with small clouds. View from inside the truck cab during sunset. The orange light filters through the windows. A divided highway stretches ahead, with a few vehicles visible. On the roadside is a large field and distant trees. The White-tailed Deer plush is on the passenger seat.
July 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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First delivery in Iowa! 🚛 Hauled scaffolding from Jefferson City, MO to Ottumwa, IA with my trusty Kenworth T680. A peaceful route, nature all around, and the "Freedom to flourish" sign felt like a warm welcome 🌱 #CruisingIowa #ATS @scssoft.com
The Kenworth T680 with the Iron Clad paint job drives along a two-lane road at sunset. The sky fades from blue to violet, with scattered clouds. On the roadside, grass, trees, and a fence. Several vehicles follow behind. Side view of the truck just after entering Iowa. A large sign reads "Welcome to Iowa – Freedom to flourish." In the distance, a vast crop field and many trees. The sky is clear and bright blue. View from inside the cab while crossing the Des Moines River due to a short detour. A light mist rises around the bridge. On the passenger seat sits the JCB excavator plush. Arrival at the Wallbert depot in Ottumwa, IA. The truck is parked, fully visible with its scaffolding load. The parking lot has several cars. The sky is blue with a few white clouds, creating a calm, sunny atmosphere.
July 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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1/ Fired up Euro Truck Simulator 2 with the 1.55 beta and... surprise! A whole bunch of Steam achievements unlocked all at once 🎉 Apparently, some thresholds were quietly lowered! 🧵 @scssoft.com #ETS2
June 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Here's mine—crossing a steel bridge with my Kenworth T680, surrounded by nature and good company on the passenger seat! 🚛 🌲 #ATS
View from inside the cab of a Kenworth T680 during daytime, crossing a steel-structured bridge. Lush greenery and trees line both sides of the road. On the passenger seat sits the yellow JCB excavator plush.
June 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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1/ June 6, 1944. They stepped into the surf with rifles shaking in their hands and boots sinking into the cold sea. Most were barely men—but they carried the weight of the free world. That morning, freedom was paid for in blood, spilled across the sand of Normandy 🧵 #DDay
Black-and-white photo of American soldiers aboard a landing craft on June 6, 1944, just before reaching the shores of Normandy. Faces tense, weapons ready—they are moments away from stepping into history.
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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1/ Mariupol did not surrender. Not truly. For 86 days, the city resisted one of the most brutal sieges of the 21st century—under relentless russian bombardment, while much of the world watched and looked away 🧵
Satellite view of the heavily damaged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, with large sections collapsed or scorched—testimony to the intensity of the russian siege and the Ukrainian resistance that held out for weeks.
May 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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1/ On May 18, 1944, Stalin ordered the deportation of the entire Crimean Tatar people. Woken in the night, given 20 minutes to pack, then herded into cattle wagons. Destination: Central Asia. At least 100,000 never survived. This is known as Sürgünlik — the exile 🧵
Black and white photo of the 1944 deportation of Crimean Tatars: people stand on the ground near freight wagons, some already inside. A horse-drawn cart carrying supplies is visible, with one man guiding it. A scene of forced exile and human suffering.
May 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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1/ May 9 in russia is not about victory over Nazism. It's about myth-making. The Soviet Union did not defeat the Nazis because it opposed their ideas. It fought them only after being attacked—after two years of complicity, alliance, and shared bloodshed 🧵
A German Wehrmacht officer, a Soviet Red Army officer, and an interpreter stand together at the demarcation line in occupied Poland, days after the coordinated Nazi-Soviet invasion in September 1939.
May 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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3/ Russell holds off a frustrated Verstappen to take another podium. Ferrari? Loud on the radio, invisible on track. And Hamilton’s radio? Pure fury, sharpened with biting irony. He’s had enough ▶️ #MiamiGP #F1
May 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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1/ Oscar Piastri wins the #MiamiGP with brains and boldness! 🧠 🔥 Smart at the start, patient behind Verstappen, then attacked decisively once it was clear there’d be no penalty. And that post-race dance… awkward, sweet, so very Oscar ▶️ #F1
May 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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First transport with the new #W900Legacy, hauling cattle equipment from Del Rio, TX to McAlester, OK 🚛 Driving the iconic Kenworth W900 never gets old, and the open road always brings new adventures! 🌄 #ATS @scssoft.com
The Kenworth W900 with VIT Edition Metallic paint job, driving through the countryside and approaching a narrow bridge, marked with a warning sign. The vast expanse of trees stretches out, with some barns visible in the distance. The evening sky features a golden-pink sunset and large gray clouds. The Kenworth W900 from the front, driving on a two-lane road with grass-lined shoulder. Trees line both sides of the road, with many streetlights and power lines. The morning sky is soft pastel blue, and traffic is moderate, with many vehicles on the road. Inside the truck cabin in the early morning, sunlight filters through the trees. A large flat, grassy field and what looks like a plantation are visible beside the road. On the passenger seat, the cute Tom Hopper frog plush from the #CruisingMissouri event. The Kenworth W900 on an elevated road bypassing a city. In the background, towering buildings and skyscrapers dominate the skyline. The sky is clear and blue, with a few transparent gray clouds near the horizon. Some trees are visible along lower streets.
May 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Transporting big tyres from Ardmore, OK to Del Rio, TX today in the Volvo VNL 🚛 The road was long, but the journey was worth it. It’s always a challenge, but seeing that horizon in front of you makes it all worthwhile 🌄 #ATS @scssoft.com
The Volvo VNL with the Checkered Past paint job, parked at the Dynamix company in Ardmore, OK. The intense violet-pink sunset sky creates a dramatic atmosphere, with the blue-gray sky and dark clouds in the background. The Volvo VNL from behind, cruising down a two-lane road with light traffic. We’re entering Texas, with big white-gray clouds in the sky and blue patches peeking through. Trees line the road, and distant billboards can be seen. The Volvo VNL seen from the front, looking up at the truck on a single-lane road. It’s the middle of the night, illuminated only by a three-quarter moon. Several vehicles are following behind. Inside the truck cabin at night, stopped at a railroad crossing. A train is passing by, with the locomotive and first cargo car visible. On the passenger seat, the Mountain Goat plush from the #CruisingMontana event.
May 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Hauling a generator from Joplin, MO to Ardmore, OK today in the Western Star 57X 🚛 The #CruisingMissouri event is officially done, but the miles keep rolling. There’s something so satisfying about the open road and getting the job done right 🌟 #ATS @scssoft.com
The Western Star 57X with the Beast of Burden paint job parked at NAMIQ in Joplin, MO. Surrounded by tall trees and greenery, the American and Missouri flags wave in the background. The sky is pastel blue with long shadows from the setting sun. Inside the truck’s cabin at night. We’re driving on a two-lane road with light traffic. The fluffy White-tailed Deer fawn plush from the #CruisingArkansas event is resting on the passenger seat. The Western Star 57X from behind, showing the blue sky and early morning clouds. There are many trees lining the road, and we’ve just crossed into Oklahoma. The truck approaching NAMIQ in Ardmore, OK on a dusty dirt road. The background features dry grass and hills, with the bright daylight highlighting the rugged terrain.
May 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM