Hauling Safety Forward: Celebrating Trailer Safety Week With NATM
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) proudly stands at the forefront of trailer safety, guided by our vision to continuously advance trailer safety. Trailer Safety Week (TSW), held every first full week of June, is a prime moment for NATM Members and the trailer industry to unite in making our roads safer. TSW is dedicated to promoting safe trailering practices and educating end-users, dealers, and manufacturers on trailer safety.
Reaching hundreds of thousands annually and earning federal recognition for the third consecutive year in 2025, TSW is the nation's pioneering traffic safety initiative for light- and medium-duty trailers. NATM offers extensive resources and materials to support this vital mission, all available on the Trailer Safety Week website: TrailerSafetyWeek.com. NATM Members are invited to join the Association’s commitment to making safer roads, one trailer at a time!
5 Reasons NATM Members Should Celebrate Trailer Safety Week
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NATM Members set the standard in safety-driven products and practices.
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Participation showcases your company's commitment to safer roadways for all.
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It facilitates collaboration with local government agencies.
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It strengthens unity within the trailer industry.
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It provides media exposure opportunities for involved companies.
Safety Made Easy
The NATM Team understands the fast-paced nature of spring and summer in the trailer industry, which is why June is the perfect time for TSW! It highlights safety amidst the busy, warm-weather activities that bring millions of trailers to our nation’s roadways. To support NATM Members during this peak season, the TSW Team has developed the official TSW Communications Kit.
This kit includes pre-written social media posts, downloadable TSW graphics, blog posts, email invitations, and more. Updated annually, these resources are easily customizable to fit each company’s branding with minimal effort.
Trailer Safety Ally Program
The Trailer Safety Ally program offers companies eager to join the safety campaign a great opportunity, even with limited time. As a Trailer Safety Week Ally, NATM provides a Communications Kit that highlights the company’s participation in TSW while promoting safe trailering. The kit includes ready-to-use social media posts, downloadable graphics, blog posts, and more, customizable to feature specific products and services that enhance trailer safety. Becoming a Trailer Safety Week Ally signals to potential customers that safety is your priority.
Trailer Safety Champion Program
The Trailer Safety Week Champion program honors companies that exceed expectations in supporting TSW, offering enhanced promotional opportunities. While Allies span the nation, Champions meet specific criteria and receive benefits detailed on the TSW website.
Trailer Safety Partnership Program
The Trailer Safety Week Partnership program acknowledges companies, organizations, and agencies that contribute to the TSW mission by creating and sharing educational content and resources. Partnerships require a significant commitment to developing and sharing educational material and must meet specific standards.
For more information on becoming a TSW Partner, contact NATM Programming Director Ginger Baker-Sanhueza at Ginger.BakerSanhuseza@natm.com or (785) 272-4433. Please note that TSW partner materials undergo a thorough review, so allow sufficient time to start this process.
Joining NATM and its TSW Allies in enhancing trailer safety is vital for widening the campaign’s impact and improving roadway safety effectively. Visit TrailerSafetyWeek.com for more details on becoming a Trailer Safety Ally, Champion, or Partner. NATM is eager to partner with its members to advance safety in the light- and medium-duty trailer industry.
Trailer Safety Week is celebrated each year during the first full week of June. This year’s Trailer Safety Week will be held June 7-13, 2026.