National Trailer Safety Week
National Trailer Safety Week is a dedicated week when experts, manufacturers, dealers, and trailer users unite to raise awareness about towing safety.
It focuses on sharing clear, helpful tips—for instance, choosing the right hitch, checking tire pressure, and loading cargo properly—to prevent common problems like sway, light failures, or loose loads.
The goal is simple: make towing safer by making sure everyone knows the basics.
This event reminds us that small checks can make a big difference on the road. When trailers are hitched securely, brakes work well, and weight is balanced, drivers avoid dangerous mishaps.
Across the country, roadside inspections often flag issues like worn lights or under-inflated tires, showing why a quick pre‑trip walk‑around matters.
It brings home that care, not luck, keeps trailers rolling safely for all of us.
How to Celebrate National Trailer Safety Week
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Inspect Your Gear
Grab a flashlight and walk around your trailer. Check tires, lights, hitch connections, and safety chains. A worn wire or cracked lens might go unnoticed unless you look closely.
Small problems caught early can save you from roadside delays.
Tighten Loose Parts
Carry a wrench and tighten bolts, lug nuts, and connectors. Fasteners can vibrate loose over time. Make it part of your routine before every trip.
Even a tiny rattle might signal something bigger waiting to break.
Share Safety Tips
Talk with fellow haulers or post on social media. Offer a quick reminder about trailer checks. Real stories make people stop and listen.
Even a short post can nudge someone to double-check their setup.
Review Load Balance
Rearrange your cargo so weight sits evenly on both sides. A balanced load improves handling and reduces sway risks.
Front-heavy setups strain the hitch. Even loads make turns, stops, and curves far more manageable.
Test Brake Response
Find a safe spot and give the brakes a trial run. Feel if they pull off-center or need more pressure. Odd sounds or delays mean trouble’s ahead.
Smooth stops keep you, and everyone behind you safer.
Check Tire Pressure
Grab a gauge and inflate tires to the right level. Under- or over‑inflation can lead to blowouts or poor handling. Look for cracks or bulges while you’re there.
Good tires grip better and steer with less sway.
Update Emergency Kit
Stock or refresh items like warning triangles, flashlight bulbs, gloves, and a first aid kit. Being prepared helps if something goes wrong far from help.
Add a phone charger or battery pack, too. A well-packed kit can ease panic when the unexpected hits.
History of National Trailer Safety Week
National Trailer Safety Week began in early June 2018. The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) launched this annual safety campaign.
They aim to teach trailer owners, dealers, and builders how to tow safely.
At first, partners hosted events at trailer factories to teach hitching, loading, and upkeep. They also shared printed and online guides to reach more people.
In its first year, the campaign brought attention to the risks of towing without knowledge.
In 2020, NATM noted it had been running for three years and said engagement grew among manufacturers, dealers, and law enforcement.
That same year, the public increasingly found materials and videos through a dedicated website. The campaign’s reach continued to grow.
Lawmakers took notice soon after. In 2024, the U.S. House passed a resolution naming early June as National Trailer Safety Week.
The following year, lawmakers passed another resolution to officially recognize the campaign from June 1–7, 2025.
From factory floor sessions to federal approval, this effort shows how one focused week of simple, shared advice can reach trailers across the country—and keep people safer on the road.
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