Germany – Last month, German truck and trailer components company, Jost-Werke AG launched a new automatic coupling connector for trailers (The KKS-U Connector), building on its previous successful KKU Connector. The product allows the driver to couple a semi-trailer via remote control from inside the cab, increasing safety and saving time. Jost says that this product is aimed at transport companies that often perform coupling processes and drive short distances, such as on-site transport, as the time-saved coupling is significant, resulting in maximising uptime and therefore profit.

Fitted to the underside of the trailer, the KKS-U Connector enables fleet operators to equip existing trailers, meaning that the KKS-U Connector is retrofittable to existing trailers, with no modifications of the trailer chassis necessary. It connects all the mechanical, electric, and air connections between the truck and trailer.