5560 McConnell Ave, Cornwall Commercial truck & trailer service

Semi truck and tractor alignment

If your truck pulls or wears out steer tires unevenly, call with your make, model and axle setup. Ask which axles can be checked on our Hunter equipment.

White Volvo tractor inside an EOTR service bay
Volvo tractor in the bay · EOTR shop photo

Three axles, one direction

Steer and drive axle angles can both affect how a tandem tractor tracks. The unit and its condition determine which checks apply.

Steer axle

Toe and camber settings can change how a steer tire contacts the road.

Drive axles

When the drives point off-line, the driver may have to correct at the steering wheel to hold a straight course.

Front-end condition

Steering and suspension play can affect the readings. Flag any recent front-end work or clunks.

Semi truck alignment questions

Why check the drive axles as well as the steer axle?

On a tandem tractor, the direction of the drive axles affects how the truck tracks. Ask which measurements apply to your unit when you book.

Should I check alignment after fitting new steer tires?

If the old tires wore unevenly or the truck pulls, ask for an alignment check. Share any recent steering or suspension work with the shop.

Ask about your axle setup

Tell us whether the truck is a single-drive or tandem tractor, and what you’ve noticed at the wheel.

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