Heavy Truck Alignment

Hunter Engineering WinAlign DSP760T HD Truck and Trailer Alignment System

Enhance Fuel Efficiency
&
Reduce Tire Wear

Proper wheel alignment is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency and minimizing operating costs. When your wheels are correctly aligned, they operate at peak efficiency, requiring the least amount of fuel. However, misaligned tires create unnecessary friction on the road, which increases fuel consumption as the vehicle works harder to maintain motion.
Studies show that over 70% of trucks on the road have misaligned tandem axles, which significantly impacts their performance. Improper alignment is also a leading cause of premature tire wear across all axles. A complete alignment ensures that all wheels are properly parallel, extending tire life and potentially adding thousands of miles to each set of tires.

Proper wheel alignment is essential for optimal handling, enhanced safety, and reducing driver fatigue, particularly in challenging conditions such as ice and snow.
Driving with misaligned tires can lead to significant damage to your vehicle's suspension, steering, and other key components. Regular alignment maintenance helps ensure your vehicle operates at peak performance, ultimately saving you money on costly repairs and extending the life of critical systems.

Steering wheel drifting: If the steering wheel is pulling to the right or left while a vehicle is traveling down the road, this can be a sign of misalignment. Keeping the wheel straight shouldn’t require a lot of effort.
Abnormal tire wear: As mentioned above, a misaligned vehicle can cause abnormal wear and tear on tires. The tread might start to prematurely come off in unusual wear patterns.
Steady and increased vibration: Vibrations in the steering wheel can be caused by tires that are out of balance or misaligned.
The vehicle was involved in an accident.
Other signs include noisy steering or squealing tires.

At Sanders Service, our experienced mechanics are well-versed in diagnosing and addressing all types of misalignment issues in heavy trucks. Using our state-of-the-art truck and trailer alignment system, we can quickly and accurately identify misalignment concerns. Our advanced computerized alignment system is operated by skilled technicians to ensure precision and efficiency.

Routine commercial truck alignments play a crucial role in minimizing irregular tire wear that develops over thousands of miles. As part of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, we recommend scheduling alignments every 50,000 to 60,000 miles to maintain optimal performance and extend the lifespan of your fleet.

Let us help you reduce operating costs while ensuring your commercial trucks drive and handle smoothly

and reliably.