What does JOST International do?
JOST International is a world market leader for the commercial trucking industry. As a pioneer of efficient, safe, and innovative systems for trucks and trailers, we proudly supply fifth wheel couplings, trailer landing gear, kingpins, turntables, and more.
What does JOST manufacture?
JOST International is a global manufacturer of fifth wheels, landing gear and king pins.
Where are Jost turntables made?
Founded as a factory for ball-bearing turntables in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt. JOST starts to produce fifth wheels. Name changed to JOST-Werke GmbH (company with limited liability). Production commences in South Africa.
How do you tighten a Jost fifth wheel?
The Jost fifth wheel has an adjusting bolt and locknut on the right side of the top plate, slightly to the rear of the centerline. If necessary, adjust the locks by first loosening the jam nut with a standard wrench. Then, if the mechanism is too tight, turn the adjustment screw clockwise one full turn.
What does Jost mean?
Meaning of Jost Jost means “just” (from Latin “iustus), “warrior” (from Celtic “jud” = battle) and “lord” (from Celtic “iodoc”).
What kind of last name is Jost?
Dutch and German: from a personal name, a derivative of the Breton personal name Iodoc (see Joyce), or from the personal name Just (see Just).
What is the king pin on a fifth wheel?
A King Pin is a round steel shaft attached to the front of a fifth wheel trailer and the fifth wheel hitch on the truck clamps around it. Most 5th wheel trailers come with the king pin already mounted to the trailer.
Who is Jost international?
As a pioneer for fifth wheel couplings and landing gear with internal gears, we have grown our company through the decades with innovative systems and sensor-controlled solutions that make operations easier, safer, and efficient. A complete guide to the full JOST International product line.
What is the review rating of Jost?
3.4 out of 5 stars. Is this information useful? You mainly read negative reviews because these are the people that had terrible work habits. Jost does not terminate people because “they feel like it”.
Why choose a Jost fifth wheel?
A comprehensive look into each of the JOST fifth wheel products. JOST International has a long history of developing efficient, safe, and innovative systems for trucks and trailers.
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