Trailer alignment is more important than ever when you run wide-base tires. HDT file photo Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it's only become more important ...

Misalignment is the second leading cause of lost tread mileage after improper inflation. This is probably because most truckers don't understand the importance of total vehicle alignment (steer as ...

Trailer axles with tandem skew will be dragged in different directions. Drive axles rarely ever exhibit irregular tread caused by misaligned axles. More often than not, tires on the steer axle fall ...

Many fleets dread the downtime. But according to Rush Truck Centers, front-end alignments can be done in as little as 90 minutes. Photo: Rush Truck Centers There are always trade-offs when it comes to ...

Q: We’re seeing excess tire wear on one of our trailers, and our drivers are complaining about the vehicle dog-tracking. We’ve checked the wheel alignment on the trailer, but we’re not seeing ...

While the wheel hasn't changed much in millions of years, truck and trailer tires can provide a mountain of data to a technician who knows how to interpret it – and you don't even have to plug in, ...

WASHINGTON — Insights gained in a comprehensive new alignment study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could lead to changes in the design of suspension systems, alignment mechanisms, ...

Improper alignment and maintenance will adversely affect the safety, performance and functional aspects of vehicles, having negative consequences on operating costs Proper vehicle alignment is a major ...

We all want a truck to go 300,000 miles and we think we’ll live forever. When I sold trucks, I was surprised at how many folks had accidents in their trucks and unhurt, they came back to me to buy ...

Betts Truck Parts & Service announced the addition of Bee Line computer alignment to its service offering for heavy duty vehicles. Bee Line’s computerized alignment systems utilize lasers, which ...