Jost on the button with automated coupling kit

Jost (GB) has spent the past 12 months demonstrating its KKS2, an automated coupling system for tractor units and trailers.

The push-button trailer coupling system removes the need for the driver to get in or out of the cab. It combines an array of pre-existing Jost systems such as its Modul E-Drive automatic landing legs, electronic fifth wheel opening and closing, and remote-control systems.

KKS takes control of the automatic locking and unlocking of the fifth-wheel kingpin, the connection of the air, electric and brake lines, and lowering and raising of the trailer landing legs.

Product manager

Andreas Jakubin said three kits had been sold in the UK, and that the coupling system had been demonstrated more than 50 times during the first two days of the show.

Contract hire specialist Hireco explained the benefits of its total transport solutions and digital transport manager offerings at the show.

Aimed at own-account operators whose core business is not operating trucks, the portal provides proactive real-time monitoring and gives a simplified access to vehicle, aftermarket and compliance services.