Jost delivers 100,000th fifth wheel

Jan. 11, 2007
Jost International put its 100,000th fifth-wheel assembly into service in October, the company announced. According to Jost, its customers appreciate the simplicity of the locking mechanism and ease of maintenance

Jost International put its 100,000th fifth-wheel assembly into service in October, the company announced.

According to Jost, its customers appreciate the simplicity of the locking mechanism and ease of maintenance.

“We are very proud of the accomplishment as it represents a great deal of hard work and commitment from all departments within Jost,” said Lee Brace president of Jost International.

“Introducing a new product into a mature market is always difficult but we had a head start due to the brand recognition associated with our landing gear product line which is now very well established. We have some momentum now to carry us to the next level as a recognized fifth wheel supplier to the North American market,” he added

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