Congress touts Trailer Safety Week

For the fourth consecutive year, Trailer Safety Week received federal recognition. This designation continues to raise awareness about the importance of safe towing practices. 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. 

Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-Ind) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), John Garamendi (D-Calif.), and Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7-13, 2026, as “National Trailer Safety Week” in the United States.

“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.”

Organized by the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, the annual nation-wide awareness campaign is aimed at:

• Increasing awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety
• Educating end-users about proper trailer maintenance and usage
• Creating a stronger partnership and alliance between stakeholders of the industry including trailer dealers, manufacturers, and end-users

In thanking the elected representatives, NATM noted that this type of support is “vital in turning awareness into action,” equipping the public with practical knowledge on safe towing, proper maintenance, and compliance.

“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,” NATM Executive Director Alex Stowe 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. 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.”

Read the full resolution here.

See the July print edition of TBB for additional coverage.