Louisville Switching is proud to announce our new partnership with Fontaine Coupling Solutions, the world's largest manufacturer of fifth wheel coupling devices. Fontaine is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demand of yard truck applications.

Based in Trussville, AL, Fontaine Coupling Solutions has been in business for many years, but its newest product is sure to make a mark in the yard truck industry. Louisville Switching President Don Robinson explains that, "Fontaine has developed a product called Armor, which is the only fifth wheel designed specifically for yard trucks. This product is a game changer for our industry because of the time savings, safety features, and ease of use for drivers."

One of the most significant impacts is how it can save your business time when your fifth wheel requires some maintenance.

"What used to take three hours to rebuild, now takes about 15 minutes with the Armor Fifth Wheel," Robinson explains.

The product is near the end of a lengthy field trial, but once successful field testing is complete, it should be available to the public. Be on the lookout for it within the next few months from Louisville Switching, which we will incorporate on rental trucks and sell to customers as an official Fontaine partner.

Key features of the Fontaine Armor include:

• All locking components can be replaced from the top in under an hour without removing the fifth wheel from the truck. The patent-pending design cuts rebuild times from up to three hours to as little as 15 minutes.
• Trigger activated lock helps prevent dropped trailers due to false coupling.
• Locking components are located away from the edges of the housing to reduce kingpin damage.

"Fontaine is a wonderful company and we are very proud to be associated with this product," Robinson says.

To learn more about the Fontaine Armor, visit their website, or contact Louisville Switching. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have.