Automatic emergency braking and lane systems are now standard on Class 8 tractors, and every glass replacement, front-end repair or alignment triggers a calibration requirement. Shops with the capability bill $300–$600 per calibration; shops without it sublet the work and lose the customer moment.
Coverage and tool options
| Segment | Systems covered | Recommended tools |
|---|---|---|
| Bendix Wingman (FLR/camera) | Aim verification + calibration documentation | ACom AE + calibration license ($790/yr) |
| WABCO OnGuardACTIVE | Radar diagnostics + calibration | TOOLBOX Plus |
| Volvo/Mack integrated | PTT-guided calibration | PTT + Vocom II |
| Multi-brand calibration | Targets, frames, guided procedures | TEXA ADAS packages from $2,900 |
Getting set up
Entry path: if you already own Bendix ACom, the calibration license is a $295/yr add-on with documented procedures. Multi-brand shops should evaluate TEXA's ADAS packages — the deepest integrated truck-ADAS tooling available. Documented calibration is the product: insurers and fleets require the paper trail, which is exactly what these tools generate.
Tools for this job
ACom AE + Wingman license
Calibration with documentation on the tool you may already own.
View details →TEXA ADAS package
Targets, frame and guided procedures across makes.
View details →Frequently Asked Questions
Is truck ADAS calibration legally required?
Not federally mandated, but required by OE repair procedures, fleet policies and increasingly by insurers after any front-end or windshield work. Performing it without documentation is the liability risk — the tools' documentation is the point.
What space do I need for calibration?
Radar calibrations need level ground and target distances of 2–5 meters; camera calibrations need controlled lighting and precise target placement. A standard bay works for most procedures.