Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.
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.
Everything from the coronavirus outbreak to the latest and upcoming technologies seems to be the talk of the trailer manufacturing world.
Fontaine Heavy-Haul recently introduced the Fontaine Magnitude 60LCC, a new trailer that hauls 60-ton loads in 13 feet with 4 axles close coupled.
The new Fontaine Revolution dropdeck trailer features a three-axle all-aluminum design.
Fleets can purchase a vehicle pre-wired for Lytx fleet solutions from Fontaine Modification, making it easier to install a DriveCam SF Series event recorder.
After a year of tremendous sales and success, the trailer market is looking at a period of declining demand. However, the downturn could also signal a time for significant change.
Fontaine Heavy-Haul has introduced a new lowbed trailer that carries heavy loads in a lighter package – the Fontaine Magnitude 55L.
Fontaine Modification Company developed a narrow cab for Peterbilt trucks to help fleets improve maneuverability and efficiency when hauling special loads. The narrow cab option provides a unique method for hauling utility poles and steel to off-road sites.
Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a Marmon Highway Technologies company, has named Bryan Metz as its president, promoting him from the position of sector chief financial officer of Marmon.