Runaway trailer hits minivan.” That’s what the headline screamed. While the details of why the trailer separated from the tractor in upstate New York have yet to be sorted out, the events underscore ...

Seasonal preventive maintenance on your heavy-duty truck's fifth wheel is important to get the most life out of your components and ensure it keeps working properly to keep tractor and trailer ...

Since Fleet Owner last reported on fifth wheels, the biggest new development in the industry occurred last fall when Holland USA acquired the Simplex fifth wheel product line from Consolidated Metco.

The evolution of coupling systems is now moving from the first stage of cab actuated air release systems, says Rich Carroll, vice president of sales & marketing at Jost International. “We are seeing a ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel reminds drivers that not all fifth wheels work the same way, so it’s important to understand the coupling and uncoupling procedures for the specific wheel installed in order to ...

IRONDALE, Ala. — Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International is now offering online training through its Web site, www.fifthwheel.com. The training consists of four modules: 1.Product ...

Fontaine’s 7000 Series fifth wheels have 55,000-lb vertical and 150,000-lb drawbar pull capacities. They feature the self-adjusting No-Slack II locking mechanism, a safety trigger and light ...

Fifth-wheel manufacturer Fontaine International announced Tuesday, May 27, the introduction of online training through its website, www.fifthwheel.com. The training consists of four modules: Product ...