Okay, so here's another "heard it from a guy" question.
Does Oklahoma mandate that the alignment of a CMV front end be set such that it pulls slightly right?
Here's the basis of the question. An Oklahoma domiciled company tells its drivers that the trucks have to be aligned so they pull slightly right. The supposition is tha if the driver dozes off behind the wheel, the truck will head toward the ditch rather than take out a car passing on the left.
I insist this makes no sense. Tires and brakes are the things DOT seems to be quite interested in. Well, that's where the rubber meets the road. Literally. If a truck is deliberately set so it pulls right, wouldn't that wear out the tires?
Has anyone else heard of this?
Oklahoma: Alignment Rule??
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Injun, May 29, 2011.
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Vehicles that are aligned "straight" will automatically turn to the right due to the crown in the road.
How could OK mandate such a thing? Do the guys that do inspections also do front end alignments? What exacly are they checking? Caster, Camber, Toe?
I think the truck driver telling you this has been adding DPF fluid to his coffee.outerspacehillbilly, Tazz and Big John Thank this. -
Another TS restaurant counter mechanic is on the loose!
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Let me grab my white sheets,
and put this question to rest !!!!!
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I think Injun actually meant to post this in the jokes and humor section?
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wonder how these come up with these stories to pass along to other drivers?
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Here in the North East the vehicle is given a slight pull to the left. We have such a steep crown in our roads that a vehicle from down south will feel as if their alignment is broken.
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You guys crack me up.
I kinda figured it was BS, but the individual who told me this is an experienced driver. Most of the alignment shops I've been to align so there is a slight left pull to account for road crown. -
how can people really believe things like that--are they honestely that gullible???--or ignorant of what they do and their suroundings-----but it sure is funny
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