I got make some time to get back into this. Haven't played it for close to a year now, RL stuff etc.
One of the few games that I really got into (alongside the likes of msfs). I remember playing the game for the first time but I didn't like it too much, as I got past the 2 hour mark (couldn't refund it) I got more and more frustrated and then after another 3-4 hours or so it just clicked. I realized I was bring the wrong mindset/attitude to this game, was trying to play it a bit like the likes of Forza, do things quickly, get annoyed when it is not perfect etc. But once I realized it is more about problem solving and carefully looking at your route & tracks, plus planning and experience in your truck, then I was really getting a lot out of it. As most have said above. Multiplayer is certainly fun but ideally all on voice and you'll need people happy to work together and be patient (not an easy task on the internet nowadays). Also, though the world is pretty enough, it does feel like a painting, pretty but devoid of life. Needs a few more things just to feel it a bit more lived in, especially during single player sessions.