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Smells like fish — Truck Sim Diaries

An early morning in Umeå, Sweden. Cold air, the smell of the ocean drifting in from nowhere, and the quiet comfort of being home — even when you’re about to leave again. In this episode of Truck Sim Diaries, Euro Truck Simulator 2 becomes the backdrop for a long, unscripted drive from Umeå to Gothenburg, hauling Atlantic cod fillets for Polar Fish as part of a volume contract. A new type of rigid truck enters the picture, bringing longer length, extra pivot points, and a steep learning curve — especially when it’s time to reverse. Along the road, the focus drifts between gameplay and life: Learning how to maneuver and reverse a long rigid truck with a dolly Navigating EU driving and rest time regulations, and what they would mean in real life The mental weight of winter, routines, and seasonal depression Balancing personal needs with family life and responsibility Thoughts on work, identity, and the urge to change things that may not actually need changing The episode also includes: A deep dive into driving hours, breaks, extensions, and tachograph rules Missed planning, delays, and a sleep-time infringement A childhood memory involving a disappointing celebrity encounter — and a healing one later in life Light question segments that open up reflections on senses, habits, and everyday comforts This series is unscripted. Sometimes it’s about trucks. Sometimes it’s about life. Sometimes it’s just thinking out loud while the road moves beneath you. If you’re here for the drive, the reflections, or just some quiet company — I’m glad you’re here. Game & episode details: Euro Truck Simulator 2 Nordic environment with real-world date, weather, and daylight simulation Rigid truck with dolly trailer (25.25 m configuration) Polar Fish volume contract: Atlantic cod fillets Simulated EU driving & rest regulations ----- Useful links: Contract overview video:    • Contract introduction: Frozen Routes of Eu...   Contract slides: https://www.trucksimdiaries.com/polar... ----- Timestamps 00:00 – Morning in Umeå Cold air, the smell of home, and resetting the mindset 01:15 – What Truck Sim Diaries Is Unscripted thoughts, gameplay, and why this series exists 01:45 – A New Kind of Truck Introducing the 25.25 m rigid truck and why it’s different 03:20 – Two Pivot Points, Big Problems Why reversing this setup is a whole new challenge 03:56 – Frozen Routes of Europe Recap Volume contract goals and today’s plan with Polar Fish 05:00 – Realistic Gameplay Rules Weather mods, real dates, and EU driving/rest regulations 05:46 – Rolling Out of Umeå First impressions driving the new truck 06:35 – Learning to Reverse (The Hard Way) Training videos, truck school, and unlearning old habits 09:10 – EU Driving Hours Explained 4.5 hours, 45-minute breaks, and mental math on the road 11:25 – Arrival at Polar Fish Preparing for the first real test: loading and parking 12:15 – Reversing Attempts Begin Talking through every mistake (and frustration) 15:30 – Multiple Do-Overs Jackknifing, resets, and slow improvement 19:10 – Finally Getting It Right Understanding dolly angles and small adjustments 24:10 – The “Hide the Lights” Trick A practical reversing tip that actually works 26:15 – Cargo Loaded Disconnecting, repositioning, and hooking back up 28:30 – Back on the Road Daylight returns and winter routines 30:20 – Winter Fatigue Cold, seasonal depression, and staying functional 33:20 – Focus vs Escape Gaming, routines, and missing total immersion 35:40 – Family and Balance Why focusing only on yourself doesn’t work 39:10 – Priorities as a Parent Teaching kids that your happiness matters too 43:15 – First Mandatory Rest Stop Timing stress and EU rules in practice 44:00 – Driving Hours Deep Dive Daily, weekly, and bi-weekly limits explained 47:30 – Could I Be a Trucker? Curiosity vs reality of the lifestyle 49:50 – Unexpected Delays Traffic, inspections, and plans falling apart 52:40 – Why Trucking Isn’t My Calling Interest without the commitment 55:40 – Question Segment Begins Rudest celebrity story and a childhood letdown 1:31:00 – Kids Deserve Respect Why dismissing children leaves scars 1:34:00 – A Better Hero Meeting an author who did it right 1:38:10 – Choosing the Adult Option Stopping early instead of pushing limits 1:41:00 – Coffee, Routines, and Small Comforts Espresso, tea, and gas station culture 1:48:30 – Parenting Rant Ice skating birthdays and shared suffering 1:55:40 – Another Question Which sense could you live without? 2:01:50 – Running Out of Time Breaking the rules and printing an excuse 2:06:30 – Final Parking Struggle Tight turns, low air pressure, and patience 2:15:30 – Infringement Accepted Breaking the rules and owning it 2:16:40 – Job Summary Stats, fuel usage, and contract progress 2:18:15 – Closing Thoughts Gratitude, self-care, and signing off