IRONDALE, Ala. — Fifth wheel manufacturer, Fontaine International, says its grease-free fifth wheel can help fleets achieve their environmental goals. The company says that as much as 100 million ...

The rings are used by jet-engine manufacturers such as GE Aircraft Engines, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce’s aerospace division. That is how a man named James Watkins, a Fairview Township resident, ...

As far as fifth wheels go, user needs are pretty basic. They want safe, reliable units that offer low lifecycle costs. Building on this foundation, fifth wheel manufacturers are developing ...

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 ...

CALGARY, Alta. – When making a truck purchase, spec’ing the right fifth wheel for your application is one of the most important considerations – and not only from a safety standpoint. Not only is your ...

When it comes to fifth wheels, the all-important primary connection point between the tractor and trailer, the basics never go out of style. Safety, reliability and durability remain critical elements ...

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

With winter on the way, now’s a good time to deal with the mess beneath your fifth wheel. Several pounds of gunk laced with rocks, sand, and other debris may have collected beneath the top plate over ...

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 ...