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 ...

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 ...

A well-maintained fifth wheel is a driver’s link to safety. If your fifth wheel is not working the way it is supposed to, you’ve got trouble. Proper coupling, as well as regular maintenance of the ...

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 ...

While the calendar says we've just about made it through another winter, as these words materialize on my screen, the Northeast is digging out from three days of record snowfall. "So much for global ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jost fifth wheels are now available for heavy-duty Peterbilt tractors. “Customers are always looking for new ways to reduce operating expenses and increase the overall lifetime value ...