What Jost Australia does

JOST Australia Pty Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed JOST-Werke (Germany) and operates as the Australian and New Zealand arm of the global JOST World group, which employs more than 3,600 people across over 20 countries. The company manufactures, distributes, and services safety-critical commercial vehicle components under multiple brands: JOST (fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, ball bearing turntables, king pins, alloy wheels), ROCKINGER (tow couplings and tow eyes), HYVA (hydraulic cylinders, hookloaders, skiploaders, tipping solutions), TRIDEC (mechanical, hydraulic, and electronically controlled steering and axle suspensions), and RAZOR (landing legs and tarp systems). Notable proprietary technologies include the KKS push-button automated coupling system (claimed to halve trailer changeover time), the Loc-Light sensor that alerts drivers when the fifth wheel is unlocked, Sensoric Fifth Wheel integration with prime mover dash displays, and the Drawbar Finder camera-based coupling guidance system.

JOST Australia sells primarily into three customer segments: truck and trailer OEMs that specify JOST products as standard fitment (e.g., Schmitz Cargobull), enterprise fleet operators (e.g., TR Group Australia with 2,000+ units, Ausway Transport, Goldstar Transport, Berle Transport), and the trading/aftermarket segment. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of components and spare parts, supplemented by customisation, painting, installation, and mandatory certification services performed ahead of vehicle registration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes through a nationwide sales and customer service team operating extended hours across Australian and New Zealand time zones. Distribution combines six directly-owned branches (Melbourne as national HQ, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland), dealer networks such as Brown and Hurley (14 sites) and HYVA fitting dealers, and OEM specification agreements.

The company holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) certifications, operates from a newly secured facility at Laverton North, and maintains a leadership team headed by Managing Director Guy Locke (since 2023). Its go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales with strong emphasis on existing account management, supported by ongoing product launches (KKS in Australia, 2023), portfolio expansions (TRIDEC added in April 2021), industry event presence (Brisbane Truck Show 2025), and a content marketing program via the JOST Truck Stop video series.

Name

Jost Australia

Legal name

JOST Australia Pty Limited

Website

https://jostaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JOST Australia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JOST-Werke Germany, distributing and customising safety-critical commercial vehicle components — fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, hydraulics, steering systems, and tow couplings — to truck and trailer OEMs, fleet operators, and aftermarket customers across Australia and New Zealand through six company-owned branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Brake, Suspension & Steering Service (Chassis Systems) (TLAKABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds) (TLAKACAM)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle components
• Fifth wheel couplings
• Truck and trailer parts
• Hydraulic tipping systems
• Steering and suspension systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Derrimut

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Vehicle Components Sales: Sale of safety-critical components for commercial vehicles including fifth wheel couplings, landing gear, king pins, ball bearing turntables, container locks, towing hitches, drawbars, and related components.
2. HYVA Hydraulic Systems: Sale of hydraulic cylinders, hookloaders, skiploaders, tipping solutions, oil tanks and accessories for commercial vehicles.
3. JOST Alloy Wheels: Sale of forged alloy wheels and EverShine wheels for commercial vehicles.
4. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Comprehensive spare parts supply and after-sales service backed by nationwide supply network with warehouse distribution.
5. Customisation and Certification Services: Customisation of fifth wheel product requirements including painting, installation and completion of mandatory certification for vehicle registration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jost Australia manufactures, supplies, and services safety-critical components for commercial trucks and trailers, including fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, ball bearing turntables, king pins, towing hitches, drawbars, alloy wheels, hydraulic tipping and loader systems, and TRIDEC steering and suspension systems. The company provides nationwide customisation, installation, mandatory certification, spare parts, and after-sales support to truck and trailer OEMs, fleet operators, dealers, and trading customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Product overview

Jost Australia is a manufacturer and supplier of safety-critical transportation components for commercial vehicles, operating as a fully owned subsidiary of JOST-Werke in Germany. The product portfolio is organized under multiple brands: JOST (fifth wheel couplings, landing gear, turntables, king pins, alloy wheels), ROCKINGER (tow couplings, drawbars, tow eyes for commercial and agricultural vehicles), TRIDEC (steering systems and axle suspensions for trailers), HYVA (hydraulics including hookloaders, skiploaders, tipping solutions, hydraulic cylinders), and RAZOR (tarp systems). Key products include the JSK series fifth wheel couplings with sensor technology, Modul landing gears, Loc-Light sensor systems, KKS push-button automatic coupling system, and TRIDEC electronic steering. The company offers a one-stop shop solution with products for truck and trailer OEMs, trading customers, and fleet operators, supported by nationwide warehouse distribution in Melbourne (head office), Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYVA Hydraulics: Hydraulic solutions including hookloaders, skiploaders, tipping solutions, hydraulic cylinders, and oil tanks
• ROCKINGER
• TRIDEC
• RAZOR
• JOST Alloy Wheels
• KKS
• Quicke

Products and services

• JOST Fifth Wheel Couplings (JSK Series) Fifth wheel couplings for connecting trucks and trailers, including JSK 37 CX, JSK 37, JSK 38CX, JSK 52, JSK 54, and JSK42-ASW sensor-equipped models, sold to truck and trailer OEMs, fleet operators and aftermarket customers in Australia and New Zealand.
• JOST Heavy Duty Fifth Wheel Couplings Heavy duty fifth wheel couplings for high-capacity commercial vehicle applications, including heavy haulage and B-double operations, supplied to OEMs and fleet operators.
• JOST Ball Race Turntables and Slewing Rings Ball bearing turntables and slewing rings for trailer applications, providing rotation and steering capabilities for trucks and trailers.
• JOST King Pins (50mm and 90mm) King pins in 50mm and 90mm sizes used in trailer coupling connections for commercial vehicles.
• JOST Telescopic Landing Gear (Modul Series) JOST Modul telescopic landing gears with premium gear ratio for trailer support and stabilisation during loading and unloading operations.
• JOST Loc-Light Sensor Sensor technology for fifth wheels that provides audible and visual alerts when the coupling is unlocked, enhancing safety during trailer operations for fleet operators and OEMs.
• JOST Safety Couplings Safety coupling products for transport applications, providing additional safety features during truck-trailer connection.
• JOST KKS Push-button Trailer Coupling Remote-control trailer hitching solution that automates the entire coupling and uncoupling process including air, electrics and brakes. Cuts trailer changeover times by 50 percent for fleet operators and logistics businesses.
• HYVA Hookloaders Hookloader systems for waste handling and material transport applications, sold to commercial vehicle operators and body builders.
• HYVA Skiploaders Skiploader systems for commercial vehicle loading applications, supplied to body builders and fleet operators.
• HYVA Tipping Solutions Tipping solutions for tipper trucks and trailers, sold to commercial vehicle operators and body builders across Australia.
• HYVA Hydraulic Cylinders Hydraulic cylinders engineered for durability and precision in tipping work and heavy-duty operations, supplied to body builders and tipper manufacturers.
• HYVA Oil Tanks and Accessories Oil tanks and accessories for hydraulic systems on commercial vehicles.
• ROCKINGER Tow Couplings and Towing Hitches Towing hitches and couplings including RO 50P and RO500 automatic trailer couplings for commercial vehicles, also featuring drawbar turn angle warning systems and in-cab status indicators.
• ROCKINGER Tow Eyes Tow eyes for commercial vehicle towing applications, sold to body builders, fleet operators and agricultural customers.
• TRIDEC Steering Systems and Axle Suspensions Mechanical, hydraulic and electronically controlled steering and suspension systems for trailers, including TP-O models. Over 50,000 TRIDEC systems on roads worldwide. Sold to trailer OEMs and fleet operators.
• JOST Alloy Wheels Forged alloy wheels and EverShine wheels for commercial vehicles offering improved durability and aesthetics, sold to OEMs and fleet operators.
• RAZOR Landing Leg System Landing leg systems for trailers under the RAZOR brand, supplied to trailer manufacturers.
• RAZOR Power Tarp System Power-operated tarp systems for curtain-sided trailers, sold to trailer builders and fleet operators.
• RAZOR Rollover Tarp System

Quantifiable outcome

• KKS cuts trailer changeover times by 50 percent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Healthy Heads in Trucks & ShedscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2024JOST Australia announced corporate partnership with Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing in the transport, warehousing, and logistics industries. Partnership focuses on driving awareness of mental health challenges, supporting development of programs and resources, and collaborating on initiatives promoting physical and mental resilience.
• TRIDECcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2021JOST Australia added TRIDEC product to its product portfolio, taking over responsibility from BPW Transpec. TRIDEC is a market leader in engineering, design, and manufacture of mechanical, hydraulic and electronically controlled steering and suspension systems for trailers. TRIDEC has been part of JOST World since 2008.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BPW Group: German manufacturer of trailer running gear including axles, suspensions, and brake systems. Previously distributed TRIDEC steering systems in Australia via BPW Transpec; now competes with JOST for trailer chassis component share.
• SAF-Holland: Global manufacturer of fifth wheel couplings, landing gear, king pins, and trailer suspensions. SAF-Holland owns the HOLLAND and Fontaine Fifth Wheel brands, making it the most direct global competitor to JOST across nearly the same product lines and customer base.
• TITGEMEYER: European manufacturer of vehicle components including tow couplings, fifth wheels, and trailer fittings. Direct comparable product offering to JOST's ROCKINGER and JOST product lines.
• Fontaine Fifth Wheel: North American fifth wheel coupling specialist (a SAF-Holland brand) competing head-to-head with JOST's JSK series. Directly comparable product portfolio and OEM specification-led go-to-market in commercial trucking.
• Hyva (Holding): Global manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, hookloaders, skiploaders, and tipping solutions — the same product lines JOST Australia distributes under the HYVA sub-brand in Australia. Direct peer in hydraulic tipping systems for commercial vehicles.
• Holland (HOLLAND Fifth Wheel): Long-established US fifth wheel coupling brand (now under SAF-Holland). Competes with JOST's JSK series for North American and global OEM specifications on commercial vehicles.
• York Transport Equipment: Manufacturer of fifth wheel couplings and trailer components with strong presence in Asia-Pacific. Closely comparable product range to JOST's coupling and landing gear lines.

Broad incumbents

• WABCO (now part of ZF): Global supplier of braking systems, electronic stability control, and ADAS for commercial vehicles. Competes with JOST indirectly through chassis-system content and supplies many of the same OEMs and fleets.
• Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems: Major North American supplier of air brake systems, wheel-end components, and safety technologies for trucks and trailers. Overlaps with JOST in chassis and wheel-end content supplied to commercial vehicle OEMs.

Regional players

• Hayman Reese: Australian towing products and towbar specialist serving OEM and aftermarket channels. Regional competitor to JOST's ROCKINGER tow couplings and towing hitches in the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrv2X8JUcrOaW3njlzXZUSg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/jostworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jost-australia
• Xx.com/jostaustralia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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