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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

SAF-Holland Fifth Wheels Now Standard on Freightliner, Western Star

SAF-Holland fifth wheels will now be the standard spec on new Freightliner and Western Star tractors.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 29, 2023

Fontaine Makes the Fifth Wheel Smart

Fifth wheels are a safety-critical feature that often doesn't get the attention it should. Fontaine Fifth Wheel's SmartConnect aims to change that, with driver alerts and predictive maintenance for fleet managers.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2023

Fontaine Brings Brains to the Fifth Wheel

Fontaine's SmartConnect is a smart information system that will provide data and feedback fleets need to make better fifth wheel operating and maintenance decisions.

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ProductsFebruary 28, 2023

Gear Head Lube's Fifth Wheel Soy Lubricant Pad

Gear Head Lube launched soy-based fifth wheel lubricant pads that provide a consistent fixed amount of grease, and can be applied by hand cleanly and quickly.

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ProductsAugust 13, 2021

Fifth Wheel Soy Lube Pads Easy to Apply

A new soy-based fifth-wheel grease comes in easy-to-apply “pads.”

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 21, 2020

Ready Your Fifth Wheel for Winter

Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2020

Fontaine Now Available Through Peterbilt Data Book

Fontaine’s product line was recently made available through Peterbilt’s data book, making it easy to order Peterbilt tractors equipped with Fontaine No-Slack fifth wheels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2018

Jost International Names Aftermarket Business Development Director

Jost International has promoted Mike Jones to director of aftermarket business development for the fifth wheel manufacturer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2018

Jost Fifth Wheel Made Standard on Kenworth T680

The Kenworth T680 now comes standard with the Jost JSK37USB fifth wheel, designed for simple and safe coupling.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Strick's DuoPlug Protects Trailer Upper Coupler Assembly

Strick Trailers has announced the launch of the DuoPlug, a device that keeps debris out of the internal cavities of the upper coupler assembly while allowing moisture to escape. 

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