After timing a typical delivery run, I noticed that the vast majority of the time is spent waiting rather than actually driving.
Current average run times:
Load wait time: 4m 42s
Driving time: 2m 13s
Unload wait time: 4m 47s
This results in:
Total run time: 11m 42s
Total waiting time: 9m 29s
Actual driving time: 2m 13s
If it takes 11 deliveries to progress from Level 0 to Level 1, the totals become:
Total waiting time: 1h 44m 19s
Total driving time: 24m 23s
Total progression time: 2h 8m 42s
In other words, around 81% of the time spent progressing is simply waiting.
My suggestion would be to reverse this balance. Truck driving should feel like driving, not waiting at loading bays. Consider significantly reducing load/unload wait times and increasing journey lengths instead.
For example:
Shorter loading and unloading times (30–60 seconds each)
Longer driving routes that make up the majority of the delivery
Greater emphasis on route planning, traffic, and driving skill rather than idle waiting
This would make the profession feel more engaging, rewarding, and realistic while keeping overall progression times similar if desired. Players would spend more time actively participating in gameplay rather than watching timers count down.
I believe this change would greatly improve the overall truck driver experience and make progression feel much more enjoyable.
i have just posted this as a separate topic but I've gathered some data on Trucking