detail of a semi 5th wheel coupling assembly, which is the link between semi-trailer and the tractor unit

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Fifth wheel on a large semi truck

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Size: 5808px × 3788px
Location: Shelter Island, New York, US
Photo credit: © Gavin Zeigler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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