Fontaine Fifth Wheel has released the new SmartConnect fifth wheel. “Think of it as a fifth wheel with a brain,” said Juan Hernandez, Fontaine’s vice president of sales and marketing. “It utilizes ...

Fifth wheels are a safety-critical feature that often doesn't get the attention it should. Fontaine Fifth Wheel's SmartConnect aims to change that, with driver alerts and predictive maintenance ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel has introduced the SmartConnect fifth wheel that confirms it's locked and notifies fleets of potential maintenance requirements.

Fontaine Fifth Wheel recently unveiled its new SmartConnect fifth wheel — billed as “ a fifth wheel with a brain. ” “Basically, we’re taking the guesswork out of fifth wheel maintenance and automating ...

The Fontaine SmartConnect fifth wheel features sensors that will use couple and de-coupling data to anticipate maintenance needs before problems occur, the company said.

When integrated with the truck OEM’s CAN and telematics, SmartConnect will seamlessly transmit lock status, hours of use, number of couples, and maintenance alerts to fleet managers ...

The Fontaine line of fifth wheels is designed for heavy and severe-duty applications. Mounting brackets are available in a wide variety of sizes in both stationary and sliding configurations. The 7000 ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel announced a new line of fifth wheels for heavy- and severe-duty applications, with mounting brackets available in a wide variety of sizes in both stationary and sliding ...

Fontaine Fifth Wheel has launched a new line of fifth wheels for heavy and severe-duty applications. Mounting brackets are available in a variety of sizes in both stationary and sliding configurations ...

Fifth wheel manufacturers and even tractor-trailer drivers are coming up with creative solutions to one of a fleet’s biggest challenges: the uncoupling of trailers.

Fontaine Fifth Wheel recently added the Green Eye safety indicator to its TechLock locking system, which it says guarantees problem-free, tractor/trailer coupling for all users, and highlighted its ...