Trailer Safety in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers trailer tips on safety, maintenance

  • Horses are lined up in a trailer ready for transport in West Texas. Safety should be paramount for both livestock and trailering equipment before traveling Texas roadways. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft
    Horses are lined up in a trailer ready for transport in West Texas. Safety should be paramount for both livestock and trailering equipment before traveling Texas roadways. Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft

    Agricultural producers use a variety of trailers to carry out daily business, including trailers to haul livestock, feed, supplies and implements. Routine safety towing tips should be kept in mind before venturing out on the road, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit agent.

    “We see it so frequently when traveling across the state where a vehi…