Automated Truck Wash Systems
Stop Losing Money Every Time You Wash
Save 75% on wash time & cut labor costs with drive-thru systems
Find the Right System for Your Fleet and Budget
Private Fleets
Your trucks are your reputation. Our drive-thru systems wash in minutes, protect your graphics, and keep units earning instead of sitting in the wash bay.
Commercial & Retail
Downtime kills margins. Our systems move high volumes fast — washing semis, trailers, and straight trucks with layouts built for busy terminals.
Buses
Our 2-minute bus washes fit tight windows and keep your fleet clean, safe, and ready for daily routes — boosting morale without slowing operations.
Waste & Municipal
Garbage trucks, plows, salt-belt units —corrosion never quits. Our automated wash systems cut wear, extend brake valve life, and help facilities save big.
Heavy Duty
Our heavy duty wash systems are perfect for removing industrial soils and buildup from cement mixers, oil field service vehicles, and mining haul trucks that manual washing struggles with.
Biosecurity
Protect your entire operation with biosecurity protocols built for the ag and food producer industry. Each application of sanitizer reduces the chance of spread.
Undercarriage-Only
Salt and debris hiding underneath are what cause the real damage. Our high-pressure undercarriage system blasts it off fast and helps reduce corrosion all year round.
Already Have an Automated Truck Wash System but It’s Less Than Optimal?
Your Fleet Can’t Afford to Wait in the Wash Bay
Every hour a truck spends sitting and waiting is an hour it’s not making money. And paying drivers to wait or wash crews to scrub for hours? That’s time and payroll you’ll never get back.
Manual Washing Can Take Hours Per Truck
Lost revenue, late starts, and blown delivery windows
Paying Drivers to Wash Instead of Drive
Labor costs climbing, drivers complaining, turnover rising
Brushing Can Ruin Your Investment
Paint scratched, graphics faded, brand image looking rough
Clean Trucks in 2-5 Minutes
With drive-thru wash systems installed right at your facility, drivers pull through before or after routes, eliminating commercial wash detours, wasted time, and labor costs.
Minimize Fleet Downtime
Lower Operational Costs
Protect Your Trucks & Reputation
Real Fleets & Real Results
Michigan Department of Public Works
After installing a HCS automated system, they:
Substantially reduced corrosion-related brake failures.
Saved over $60K a year in a single part – brake valves.
Extended fleet life by a minimum of 3-5 more years per vehicle.
“Now the guys love it. They wash a couple of times a week, and the trucks look brand new.”
— Dan W., Service Manager
This system was so successful, they have already installed a wash system at a separate facility to make sure their entire fleet stays washed regularly.
Learn how other fleets benefit from using Hydro-Chem Systems
The Hydro-Chem Systems Difference
One source for all chemical, equipment, and service needs
More than 50+ years solving fleet washing problems
Industry-leading
2-step touchless technology
100% employee owned business
See How Much Faster (and Better) Your Fleet Could Be Washing
We won’t just tell you that Hydro-Chem Systems will save you time and money. We’ll work to show you exactly how much time you’ll save based on your fleet size, wash frequency, and current process.
Here’s How It Works
After a discovery call, we’ll visit your facility and observe your current operation, including wash times, labor hours, vehicle throughput, and bottlenecks. Then we map out what a Hydro-Chem Systems solution would look like in your space, using your vehicles, with your team.
What’s Included in the Audit
Time Comparison
Most fleets cut wash times from 45 minutes down to 3 minutes
ROI Analysis
Real savings based on your labor rates and fleet size
Facility Assessment
Can your space handle automation? We’ll map it out.
Chemistry Match
The right detergents for your vehicles and climate
Compliance Support
What you need for any restrictions you might have – EPA, OSHA, DOT, or food safety
Ready to Save Time and Money with an Automated Truck Wash System?
Common Questions
A typical automated wash takes about 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the length of the vehicle and how the system is configured.
The system is touchless and brushless, meaning it uses detergents, water pressure, and rinse stages to clean without physical contact. Most of our designs are fully touchless, however some system configurations and customer preferences may include brush systems.
An automated system can wash a wide range of vehicles, including semi trucks & trailers, transit & school buses, plow & salt trucks, heavy duty gravel haulers, sprinter vans, and specialty equipment.
The space required depends on vehicle size, bay layout, and system design, but most systems are built to fit within existing wash bays or facilities. Whether a new building or a retrofit, we generally recommend a minimum of 60 feet long.
Water usage varies by system configuration and vehicle size, but automated systems are designed to be consistent and controlled.
Every system is customized based on vehicle types, soil levels, space constraints, and operational goals. We design each system based on the needs of the fleet.
An automated wash works by guiding the driver and vehicle through a series of programmed steps that apply detergents, rinse water, and optional treatments in a controlled sequence.
A properly designed touchless system is not only safe for painted surfaces and vinyl graphics when the correct chemicals and pressures are used, but is often gentler and more consistent than brush systems or manual washing due to the lack of friction.
An automated wash system requires basic routine inspection, checking of components, and occasional service to ensure consistent performance. Most systems require minimal ongoing maintenance.
An automated wash system can operate year-round when properly designed with freeze protection and cold-weather considerations. Extreme freezing requires it to be shut down until temperatures rise, but it can generally be used in all seasons and in all geographic locations.
Get Automated Wash Information
Ready to Stop Losing Money in the Wash Bay?
Let’s talk about your operation and show you what’s possible.
Most fleet managers are surprised by how much time and money they’re losing to their current washing process. Let us show you the numbers for your specific operation — wash times, labor costs, ROI timeline, and what the system might look like in your facility.
or call 616-531-6420 to talk with a fleet washing expert today