In articulated truck operations, the kingpin comes into play at the moment of coupling: a conical or cylindrical steel pin fixed to the semi-trailer locks into the fifth wheel of the tractor unit and transmits traction, braking, and steering forces throughout the journey.
Source: https://www.iso.org/standard/3842.html
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