National Trailer Safety Week Earns Fourth Consecutive Federal Recognition
TOPEKA, Kan. –— The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) is proud to announce that its flagship initiative, Trailer Safety Week, has received federal recognition for the fourth consecutive year. The week of June 7-13, 2026, has been designated as “National Trailer Safety Week” in the United States.
“Trailer Safety Week is dedicated to improving roadway safety for all Americans, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support and recognition at the federal level,” Alex Stowe, National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) Executive Director, said. “With nearly a million new trailers joining our roads each year, providing accessible education on trailer safety is essential. Whether you’re towing a boat for a weekend trip or a utility trailer for work, having the right knowledge for safe towing is crucial. Trailer safety directly impacts traffic safety, affecting us all. We sincerely thank Representatives Yakym, Burchett, Garamendi, and Pappas for acknowledging the importance of our Trailer Safety Week initiative and its contribution to enhancing roadway safety. This type of support is vital in turning awareness into action, equipping the public with practical knowledge on safe towing, proper maintenance, and compliance. An unsafe trailer on the road poses a risk to everyone. Through education, outreach, and collaboration, we all can actively contribute to creating safer roadways for everyone.”
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym of Indiana championed H. Res. 468, reaffirming the bipartisan commitment to promoting trailer safety nationwide. His steadfast support of Trailer Safety Week in Washington helps further NATM’s mission of providing vital safety information to the millions of Americans who rely on the nation’s roadways every day.
“I came to Congress to fight every day for manufacturing jobs, the backbone of Indiana’s Second District. And to protect those jobs, we must first protect the hardworking Hoosiers doing them.” Yakym said. “That starts with making sure every American who hitches up a trailer, whether it’s a towable RV, a cargo trailer, or a flatbed hauling equipment, knows how to do it safely.”
This important designation from Washington, D.C., continues to raise awareness about the importance of safe towing practices and proper trailer maintenance. The initiative focuses on light- and medium-duty trailers with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less, including utility, flatbed, horse and livestock, car hauler, and towable RV trailers, among others.
This resolution was also supported by Representatives Tim Burchett of Tennessee, John Garamendi of California, and Chris Pappas of New Hampshire.
“Trailer accidents claim hundreds of lives and leave 21,000 Americans injured every year – an unacceptable toll on American families and communities,” Garamendi said. “I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing this resolution to elevate public awareness of trailer safety standards and strengthen the safety of our nation’s roadways. Trailer Safety Week serves as a vital platform to equip both manufacturers and motorists with the critical information necessary to prevent these tragedies and protect all who travel America’s highways.”
“This National Trailer Safety Week I am glad to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution highlighting the importance of trailer safety,” Pappas said. “Trailer safety and education, from recreational use to everyday on the job, is critical to keeping everyone on our roads safe.”
The complete text of the House Resolution can be accessed here.
For further information on NATM's National Trailer Safety Week and to join the movement towards safer towing practices, please visit TrailerSafetyWeek.com.
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About NATM
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has been dedicated to improving trailer safety and performance for nearly 40 years. The Association represents manufacturers that produce light- and medium-duty trailers, supplier and service providers, trailer dealers, and tow vehicle OEMs to the industry.
NATM seeks to promote safety awareness and provide a voice for trailer manufacturers and their suppliers when issues of trailer safety and regulation are considered by Congress and relevant government agencies. Founded in 1987, the Association has grown to represent more than 1,100 companies belonging to the trailer industry.
NATM is dedicated to improving trailer safety. One way this is accomplished is through the mandatory Compliance Verification Program, requiring all trailer manufacturers verify they have the manufacturing processes in place to build trailers that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and industry best practices.