Distance comes from the route
A truck travels the road geometry between its origin and destination. That distance feeds fuel, wages, wear, the freight rate and the arrival forecast, so a detour and a long route have real economic consequences.
Deadlines create the decision
Contracts have a delivery deadline. Speed, vehicle condition, driver traits and border checks affect whether the promised arrival still fits. A high payout is not automatically a good contract if the schedule leaves no buffer.
Incidents are readable
Punctures, traffic, breakdowns and customs checks can delay a job. When an incident appears, the dispatch card explains what happened and recalculates arrival. The result is determined by the trip seed, not by a lucky tap or a reroll.
