Lowboy Trailer Safety

Lowboy trailers should be used with safety in mind at all times. Accidents have occurred when misuse of the equipment resulted in injury. Actions that might seem logical are not always safe to perform with a lowboy trailer.

Steps for Safe Operation

• Read well the operations manual for the lowboy trailer. The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning, you should start the load in low gear, wear a seat belt and drive defensively.

Loading and Storage Tips

• When the lowboy is parked, keep the body of the trailer and the truck aligned one behind the other. Park the trailer and truck on flat ground when loading or unloading the trailer. Do not let your feet go under the deck of the lowboy trailer when loading or unloading the equipment.

Safely Securing the Load

• Lower any equipment that is raised before loading on the trailer. Chain the load on the trailer in all four directions. Make sure all equipment has its parking break on. High tensile chain is the best type of chain to use when securing the load on a lowboy trailer.