Glossary of Truck Accidents Terms
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Kingpin (axle): Pin around which a steer
axle's wheels pivot.
Kingpin (trailer): Anchor pin at the center
of a semitrailer's upper coupler which is captured
by the locking jaws of a tractor's fifth wheel to
attach the tractor to the semitrailer.
