Debris on the road and heavy machinery moving around on trailers due to insecure loading or careless driving are among the concerns of rural road police during a busy time for farmers and contractors.

Due to pending National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations affecting the design of trailer rear impact guard (RIG) bars, many trailer restraints are no longer compatible or are ...

Forklift accidents and fatalities are a serious reality at the loading dock. The trailer is an extension of the warehouse floor that can unexpectedly separate from the dock if the proper safety ...

The major risk when transporting equipment occurs during the loading and unloading procedure. Following a few basic guidelines can help ensure safe equipment transport. We contacted Nathan Uphus, ...

A first-time back injury can cost as much as $10,000 when drugs, doctor's visits and physical therapy are factored into the ailment. And it gets worse. According to one recent study published by Ohio ...

Technology advances promise to reduce the stress and increase safety when hitching and pulling equipment trailers with your pickup truck. Cameras, radar, integrated trailer brakes and tire pressure ...

A look at how a trailer carrying a 60,000-pound machine began to tip on the freeway, highlighting what happened and the ...

Towing safely has less to do with your vehicle's horsepower or expensive towing accessories and a lot more to do with how your trailer is loaded. Most people don't think about how they've loaded a ...

"To help ensure the continued safety efforts of our industry, we created a step-by-step video guide demonstrating the safe loading and proper stacking of bales at the door of the trailer," said Levell ...

ATLANTA, Texas -- Whether it's taking a boat on a lake or operating a business, millions of Texans hitch a trailer every year, and knowing how to safely attach or tow a trailer can save lives. The ...

Polar King Mobile recently rolled out its all-new Avalanche Series walk-in refrigerated and freezer trailers, which offer ground-level loading system technology. Utilizing a Sure-Trac loading system, ...