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    • Fontaine Fifth Wheel Co.

    Trussville, AL 35173

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Fontaine Fifth Wheel Co.

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    7574 Commerce Circle
    Trussville, AL 35173
    United States
    http://www.fifthwheel.com
    205-661-4900
    800-874-9780
    205-655-9982

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    PRODUCTS & PRESS RELEASES

    Fontaine H7000 Series Fifth Wheel jpg
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    7000 Series fifth wheel

    Sept. 26, 2022
    Handles 55,000 lbs. vertical load and up to 140,000 lbs. GCW
    Dtna Fontaine Masters Of Quality Web
    Equipment

    DTNA recognizes Fontaine Fifth Wheel with Masters of Quality Award

    Dec. 20, 2021
    The award honors the top component and service suppliers to DTNA’s Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks who demonstrate dedication to continuous improvement of the quality...
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    Industry News

    Fontaine Fifth Wheel names Global Sales Leader

    March 16, 2021
    Paige Petroni, vice president of sales and marketing, is responsible for the entire global sales organization of the company.
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    Employees & Training

    Fontaine Fifth Wheel announces in-house production of customized training videos

    Feb. 10, 2021
    “The videos and live events we host will feature product demonstrations, maintenance training, sales training, and really just about any subject related to fifth wheels,” said...
    Ffw H7 Top Plate
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fontaine H7

    Aug. 20, 2019
    The Fontaine Fifth Wheel H7 was designed to replace the H5092 and X5092 Series and combines them into one fifth wheel system. The H7 features a cast steel housing and the Fontaine...

    Articles & News

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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fifth wheel preventive tips for spring maintenance

    April 17, 2024
    As winter ends, it's time to take a closer look at fifth wheels with preventive maintenance in mind. Here are some tips from Fontaine Fifth Wheel's technical expert Dan Henderson...
    Selection of the appropriate fifth wheel begins with determining the workload classification. That encompasses, among other things, gross combination weight, maximum number of towed axles, operating environment and service conditions.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    How to choose and maintain the most suitable fifth wheel

    Charles Rosato
    May 13, 2016
    Advice on how to determine what will work best for your operation.

    Videos & Resources

    Proper tractor/trailer alignment is critical to obtain a secure coupling and to avoid equipment damage.
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    Recommended best practices for tractor/trailer coupling/uncoupling

    May 13, 2016
    Step-by-step recommendations for trailer coupling/uncoupling procedures.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 59 - Fontaine Parts Connection and Fifth Wheels

    July 21, 2014
    Todd Shelton, president of Fontaine Parts Connection, about some typical maintenance issues associated with fifth wheels.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    KK - Episode 59 v1

    July 18, 2014
    KK - Episode 59 v1

    KEY CONTACTS

    Dennis Besser

    Sales Manager

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    Ffw H7 Top Plate
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fontaine Fifth Wheel release top plate for severe duty applications

    April 16, 2018
    The H7 replaces and combines two other Fontaine series top plates into one fifth wheel system.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fontaine Fifth Wheel's mobile app features visual part guides and other resources

    Jan. 25, 2018
    One feature allows users to send photos to a fifth wheel expert at Fontaine for help.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    6NWB Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Nov. 7, 2017
    The Fontaine Fifth Wheel 6NWB Fifth Wheel Assembly features a lightweight 6000 No-Slack top plate mounted to a lightweight Fontaine NWB sliding bracket, resulting in a 60 lbs ...
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Armor fifth wheel

    Nov. 10, 2015
    The Fontaine Armor fifth wheel is designed for terminal tractors or "yard trucks," which are uncoupled many times a day. The fifth wheel is built with all components tucked away...
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    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    PML Adjustable Plate Mount

    Jan. 26, 2015
    The Fontaine Fifth Wheel PML Adjustable Plate Mount replaces the company's PMA and APB model brackets. According to the company, the lightweight model has a cast steel design ...
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Dual Assist Camera System

    May 8, 2014
    The Fontaine Fifth Wheel Dual Assist Camera System features two video cameras that work together to give the driver a clear picture of the fifth wheel and approaching trailer ...
    Tmc Test Stands
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Fontaine Fifth Wheel and Fontaine Renew donate TMCSuperTech test stands to Lincoln Technical Institute

    Nov. 26, 2013
    The Fontaine team focused the Fifth Wheel Testing Stations at this year’s TMCSuperTech event on the trailer bolster plate and king pin. These components are vital to the proper...