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 ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel is offering driver training to teach drivers proper fifth wheel coupling and uncoupling procedures when picking up a load to ensure a good connection and to prevent equipment ...

Fontaine International has introduced online fifth-wheel training in four modules. There’s no charge involved. The first is called ‘Product Identification’ in which users learn to identify and ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to vehicle components, there’s no such thing as one that needs too-little maintenance, is too driver- friendly or costs too little. Fifth wheels are no exception. That’s why ...

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.

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 ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12 ...