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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In response to an earlier recall by the manufacturer of the now discontinued Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel, all U.S. truck manufacturers recently said they have recalled their trucks with the product ...
As the chief fastener attaching tractor to trailer, a fifth wheel plays a fundamental role in the safety and maneuverability of combination vehicles. Unfortunately, this “alpha part” status often gets ...
It would seem that everyone and their brother went out and bought a new truck and travel trailer of some sort during the pandemic of 2020. Thankfully, truck manufacturers have been making it easier ...
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 ...
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