Trailer Safety
What to Look for When Purchasing a Trailer
How to Hitch a Trailer
NATM Compliance Program
The first step in trailer safety, looking for the NATM Compliance Decal.
|
This mission of NATM is to promote trailer safety. This includes ensuring trailer manufacturer members have the processes in place to build to applicable federal regulations, but also includes communicating with and educating dealers and end users on compliance with safety regulations as well as the proper use of trailers. (If you are a trailer manufacturer please visit the NATM compliance program page or the Technical Resources page.)
|
Teaching dealers and end users the hundreds of nuances governing trailer construction is an impossible task, so NATM created the NATM Compliance Decal to signify to dealers and end users that the trailer was manufactured by an organization that has verified it has the processes in place to build trailers in accordance with safety regulations.
Learn more about the decal and the compliance verification program. (more)
Manufacturer’s Information Database:
Check Your Trailer's WMI - This database, provided by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, allows visitors to find information on the manufacturer of their trailer based on the trailer's VIN number.
Additional Resources:
Video Libraries:
U-Haul Resource Library: Trailers and Driving - Videos and guides on a variety of safety topics.
Flaman Trailers Trailer Talk - Topics range from highly-technical to basic safety tips.
Books and Posters:
The Trailer Handbook: A Guide to Understanding Trailers and Towing Safety - This easy-to-read book was created by NATM. Purchase the handbook through NATM. (more)
Proper Wheel Mounting Procedures Poster - This poster (also available in Spanish and French) demonstrates the proper way to mount a tire on a trailer. It illustrates the four-step process and the proper lug nut tightening patterns for different kinds of axles. Purchase through NATM. (more)
Search the Buyer's Guide for trailer manufacturers in your area (more.)
Learn more about the decal and the compliance verification program. (more)
Manufacturer’s Information Database:
Check Your Trailer's WMI - This database, provided by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, allows visitors to find information on the manufacturer of their trailer based on the trailer's VIN number.
Additional Resources:
Video Libraries:
U-Haul Resource Library: Trailers and Driving - Videos and guides on a variety of safety topics.
Flaman Trailers Trailer Talk - Topics range from highly-technical to basic safety tips.
Books and Posters:
The Trailer Handbook: A Guide to Understanding Trailers and Towing Safety - This easy-to-read book was created by NATM. Purchase the handbook through NATM. (more)
Proper Wheel Mounting Procedures Poster - This poster (also available in Spanish and French) demonstrates the proper way to mount a tire on a trailer. It illustrates the four-step process and the proper lug nut tightening patterns for different kinds of axles. Purchase through NATM. (more)
Search the Buyer's Guide for trailer manufacturers in your area (more.)
