Revolutionizing Commercial Transport: JOST Unveils Next-Generation Safety, Efficiency, and Eco Innovations at Transport Herning

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(IN BRIEF) JOST, a leader in safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, is gearing up to showcase a diverse range of innovative products at Transport Herning, Scandinavia’s top transport fair running from April 3 to 5. The company is highlighting its latest developments in driver assistance, eco-friendly technology, and digital connectivity through distinct product lines identified by the hashtags #jostassist, #jostgreen, and #jostdigital. Among the key innovations is the JOST KKS automatic coupling system, which allows drivers to perform coupling and uncoupling operations remotely, thereby enhancing safety and addressing driver shortages. The lineup also features the Modul E-Drive electric landing gear, which replaces manual cranking with a simple push-button mechanism, and the JOST King Pin Finder, an integrated camera system that offers real-time visual guidance for improved coupling accuracy. On the eco-friendly front, JOST presents the second-generation LubeTronic 1Point—designed with a refillable cartridge for reduced waste—and the weight-optimized DCA WEIGHTMASTER PLUS axle, which significantly cuts trio weight and emissions. The display is rounded out by versatile Modul landing gears and ROCKINGER’s RO*RS CM75 Rear Tail System, underscoring JOST’s commitment to combining safety, efficiency, and sustainability in its product innovations.

(PRESS RELEASE) HERNING, 20-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — JOST, a globally acclaimed manufacturer and provider of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, is set to reveal an exciting lineup of breakthrough products and time-tested solutions at Denmark’s premier transport event, Transport Herning. Visitors at stand L9370 will experience a range of advanced driver-assistance technologies (#jostassist), environmentally friendly innovations (#jostgreen), and state-of-the-art digital solutions (#jostdigital), all aligned with three major industry trends.

Scheduled from April 3 to 5, Transport 2025 stands as Scandinavia’s leading transport fair. Brian Knudsen, Area Manager Denmark at JOST World, expressed his enthusiasm: “Transport Herning presents an exceptional opportunity for us to highlight our inventive products and reliable, high-quality systems designed for the Scandinavian market. We are proud to offer solutions that address key challenges in the commercial vehicle industry, including driver shortages and emissions reductions.” One of the standout innovations is the JOST KKS automatic coupling system, which enables drivers to oversee the entire coupling and uncoupling process remotely from the cab. This system not only enhances safety and efficiency but also eases the physical demands on drivers—helping extend the careers of experienced drivers and making the process more accessible for women. Additionally, the DCA WEIGHTMASTER PLUS axle, known as the lightest in its class, achieves a substantial 51 kg reduction in trio weight.

At the fair, JOST will also present further advancements such as the retrofittable KKS-U Connector. This accessory allows existing trailers to be upgraded with the JOST KKS system by managing all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic connections in one streamlined process. Complementing these offerings is the Modul E-Drive—an electric landing gear that sets a new standard in operational comfort and safety. By eliminating the need for manual cranking with a simple push-button control and automatically shutting off upon ground contact, Modul E-Drive simplifies operations even in challenging access conditions. It remains adaptable through manual operation when needed and performs reliably in temperatures as low as –20°C, drawing on the robust engineering of the Modul B series.

Another highlight is the innovative JOST King Pin Finder. This system integrates a camera into the fifth wheel coupling to provide live visual feedback to the driver’s dashboard, ensuring optimal coupling height and accurate maneuvering even when approaching from an angle. By guiding the driver during reverse movements, the King Pin Finder not only boosts safety and convenience but also minimizes the risk of damage during trailer swaps, contributing to an overall reduction in departure control time.

Under its eco-friendly initiative (#jostgreen), JOST is also showcasing the second generation of the LubeTronic 1Point. This upgrade features a refillable cartridge filled with a biodegradable, high-performance lubricant, enhanced by a click-in holder and screw cap for effortless maintenance—reducing waste and lowering long-term costs. The company further emphasizes its commitment to resource efficiency with the DCA WEIGHTMASTER PLUS axle. Engineered to reduce emissions and optimize performance, this axle benefits from features like the DCA X7 brake—the lightest in its segment—designed to achieve the perfect balance between brake disc and lining, further enhancing payload and operational efficiency. These enhancements extend across the entire PLUS series of DCA axles.

Finally, JOST will exhibit its versatile Modul landing gears, which have been proven reliable in everyday use. Their flexible, modular design meets a wide range of customer requirements, from standard configurations to specialized applications. Highlights include the Modul CA—a lightweight aluminium landing gear featuring a new S-foot design that saves 41 kg compared to the Modul B—and the FA027, the lightest aluminium drop leg weighing just 37 kg per set. Also on display will be ROCKINGER’s RORS CM75 Rear Tail System, a comprehensive solution comprising the ROCM75N cross member, SPUB side plates, and the RO*RUB75 underrun bar, all homologated under ECE standards.

Join JOST World at stand L9370 at Transport Herning to discover how these innovative safety, digital, and eco-friendly systems are paving the way for the future of commercial transportation.

About JOST:
JOST is a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry. Under the umbrella brand of JOST, the comprehensive range of products is categorized into systems for On-Highway (transport industry) and Off-Highway applications (agriculture and construction industries).
The JOST brand includes fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, ball bearing turntables, king pins and container locks as well as components for alternating systems. Truck and trailer axles are also sold under the JOST brand. The tradition-steeped ROCKINGER brand comprises the core components of towing hitches, drawbar eyes and drawbars for transporters and trucks. TRIDEC offers steering systems and axle suspensions for trailers.
Products of the ROCKINGER brand are also used in agricultural applications and equip agricultural vehicles from hitches to three-point linkages.
The Quicke brand specialises in agricultural front loaders and equipment. This additionally includes products for the mining, construction and forestry machinery industries.
Since 2025 Hyva complements JOST’s portfolio with its globally recognised transport solutions for commercial vehicles. The products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including on highway transport and off highway agriculture, construction, mining, and environmental services. Hyva is the world’s leading producer of front-end tipping cylinders and offers a full range of underbody and double-acting cylinders, truck and trailer components, container lifting systems (hookloaders and skiploaders), waste handling solutions, and truck-mounted cranes.
JOST currently employs over 7,500 staff worldwide and has sales and production sites in more than 35 countries, and operations on six continents. JOST has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Further information on JOST can be found here: www.jost-world.com

Media Contact:
Christin Zindritsch, Manager Marketing Communications, christin.zindritsch@jost-world.com

SOURCE: JOST World