JOST International has manufactured and shipped its 500,000th fifth wheel, this one from the company’s Greeneville, TN, facility.
JOST has been manufacturing fifth wheel coupling devices globally since 1956 and began manufacturing for the North America market at the Greeneville facility in 1999, adding a 12,000-square-foot expansion in 2015.
Said Lee Brace, president of JOST International, “In late 2014, as we were producing our 400,000th fifth wheel and planning our expansion, we had aggressive plans to grow our market share even more in North America. As a result of increasing fleet preference and expanded OEM positions, we have quickly met the 500,000th milestone.”
JOST fifth wheels feature safe and simple locking mechanisms with only four moving parts. Additional safety features include high coupling lugs decreasing the potential for improper coupling and an easy pull handle to benefit drivers. They are infinitely adjustable with a design that reduces vehicle downtime and maintenance costs. JOST International fifth wheels are now available for specification at all major OEMs.