Assumption Supporting Notes
A scheduled Alignment program will produce an average 2% increase in fuel economy; According to the American Trucking Association (ATA)
A correctly Aligned truck and trailer (44t GVW) could improve fuel consumption by 2.5%; According to a Volvo and Michelin test (covering >1,000km), independently verified in 2010
A scheduled Alignment program will produce an average 30% increase in tyre mileage; According to the Amercian Trucking Association (ATA)
US Industry estimates suggest that 70-80% of Class 8 trucks on the road have Alignment problems
Mis-Alignment of 1mm can reduce the effective life of a truck tyre by 7% and Mis-Alignment on the steering axle can increase rolling resistance by 5%; According to ATS Euromaster
Useful up-to-date data for truck operating costs can be found at www.thetruckexpert.co.uk/truck-operating-costs-report-for-2018/
An incorrectly Aligned HGV uses up to 7% more fuel than a correctly aligned one; According to the UK Department of Transport