Hello @Professor_1701,
First of all, welcome to TruckersMP. I hope you have a good time here and make good virtual friendships.
As for the problem, it may be related to the server you entered. TruckersMP has servers like Simulation 1, [US] Simulation. The Simulation 1 server is linked to Europe. The [US] server is connected to the USA. You will be better to play in the [US] servers. You won't have a high ping problem on this server.
I hope I could help. If you have any other questions, feel free to write to me in this thread or privately. Have a nice day.
Regards,
'Nhympex.