It’s important that you talk with your fleet drivers about their driving habits. They need to take it easy on the road to avoid knocking their Sprinter van’s wheels out of alignment. Yes, they are under a tight schedule to get all of the packages delivered on time, but careless driving opens them up to the possibility of an accident and other situations that will directly affect the wheel alignment.
Accidents
None of your fleet drivers wants to be the cause of an automobile accident. You definitely do not want them to be the cause of an automobile accident because of the potential liability of your company. If, however, one of the Sprinter vans does end up in an incident, have the wheel alignment checked.
Bumps
The drivers also need to be conscientious while they are on the road. They need to keep an eye out for road bumps that can cause damage to the Sprinter’s tires and wheel alignment. Flying over the bumps, especially speed bumps, will wreak havoc on the underside of your delivery vans.
Construction
Road construction is another problem when it comes to wheel alignment. The torn-up roads make driving over uneven pavement unavoidable. Make sure your fleet drivers know they need to slow down in construction zones to prevent knocking the wheels out of alignment.
Curbs
One of the most common problems that delivery drivers have is they hit curbs constantly as they pull up quickly to drop off a package. This constant contact with the curbs pushes the wheels inward. This is a quick and easy way to knock the wheels out of alignment and damage the tires.
Markers
Your drivers may also pull into parking spaces too quickly because they are in a rush to meet their delivery quota. The cement markers at the end of the parking spaces jolt the wheels backward when they make contact with them. This will knock the wheels out of alignment and damage the tires.
Potholes
Finally, potholes are a nightmare for your Sprinter vans. These road hazards knocked the wheels around as if they were in a pinball machine. This can not only knock the wheels out of alignment but also damage the suspension and even blow out a tire. The drivers need to go through potholes slowly.
RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL, is here to help, so call us today to schedule appointments for wheel alignment checks for your Sprinter vans.