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 ...

While tractors are typically held to a consistent shop rhythm, trailer maintenance schedules are often more sporadic.

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 ...

Excessive tire wear got you down? Your trailer tracking like a dog? Sounds like you’ve got an alignment problem – or two. Even if you’ve just had your tractor aligned, if the trailer you pull doesn’t ...

This is probably because most truckers don't understand the importance of total vehicle alignment (steer as well as drive and trailer axle alignment), nor do they know how to read their tires' unusual ...

Suspension inspections take only a small amount of time, but can reveal potential costly problems before they sideline a trailer. Trailers suffer from a chronic lack of attention. They may not see a ...

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 ...

Rich Manapat of Complete Diesel Service uses a jacking system to raise the front axle off the wheels, which allows proper checking of front-end components. Why should you pay attention to wheel ...

Tire wear often is blamed on a number of things, and many times, on the brand of the tire. But aggressive tire wear is a symptom that something else is wrong with a truck. Peggy Fisher, president of ...