2. Make sure coupling area is flat, level, and clear of persons and obstacles. 3. Tilt ramps of fifth wheel downward. 4. Make sure locks are open. If locks are closed: Manual Release: If equipped with ...

The fifth wheel coupling market refers to the market for couplings used to connect the trailer of a semi-trailer truck to the tractor unit. These couplings, also known as fifth wheels, are designed to ...

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 adoption of advanced material technology in automobile components increases the load capacity as well as strength of the component. The increased load capacity of fifth wheel couplings results in ...

NEU-ISENBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In April 2021 JOST introduced the revolutionary KKS automatic coupling system. It enables the driver to couple and uncouple the semi-trailer via remote control ...