Copy And Paste Sample Social Media Posts

As an Official Trailer Safety Week Ally, we rely on you to help spread the word about Trailer Safety Week. We’ve created sample posts that you can copy and paste and use on your own social media profiles.

Posts featuring Trailer Safety Tips

Trailer Maintenance:

  • Understanding the many components that make up your #trailer is essential to ensure you are ready to tow safely. It's vital trailer users understand the importance of adequate brakes, properly inflated and rated tires, crossed safety chains, working lights, etc. in order to tow safely. #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety

  • Regular trailer maintenance is critical to ensuring the longevity of your trailer, as well as making sure you are able to tow to your destination safely. Before towing, make sure your trailer and its many components are in safe working order. Worn or broken trailer parts can cause loss of control and injury may result. You must inspect, maintain and service your trailer regularly to insure safe and reliable operation. #TrailerMaintenance #TrailerSafetyWeek

Driving Tips:

  • Safe and proper driving is a critical piece of trailer safety. Drivers should be focused and limit or eradicate distractions. #TrailerSafetyWeek #SafeTrailering #KeepOnHauling

  • Towing involves the interaction of a number of components: the driver, tow vehicle, and trailer. Each of these contributes to the towing experience and safety of the combination. The driver is responsible for selecting the right tow vehicle and trailer for the load, hitching the unit, loading, steering, speed, and braking. All components of the tow vehicle and trailer effect towing. #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety

  • Trailers are used every single day across the country. From construction trailers for roadway maintenance to concession trailers at your local fair, knowing how to trailer safely is key. 🔑

    📝 We've put together a list of things you should #KnowBeforeYouTow. 📝

    Visit: www.TrailerSafetyWeek.com/driving-tips

Hitching:

  • There are various devices used to hitch a trailer to a tow vehicle. Understanding hitches and the proper hitch for the trailer and load is vital to ensuring a safe and smooth towing experience. After deciding the appropriate hitch system, properly hitching the trailer to the tow vehicle will help to ensure the combination remains attached, and should the coupler fail, correctly attached safety chains should be your next line of defense. #Hitching #TrailerSafetyWeek

  • Terms to know while selecting the best hitch for your trailer and tow vehicle:

    • Hitches and Receivers- Refer to the device attached to the tow vehicle which adapts it to pull a trailer.

    • Ball Mount- A ball-shaped attachment that connects the tow vehicle hitch/receiver and the trailer’s coupler.

    • Trailer Coupler- Device attached to the trailer tongue that connects to the ball mount.

    • Tongue- The arm that extends from the front of the trailer that includes the coupler.

  • Did you know that safety chains are your first line of defense if the trailer detaches? An important step in the hitching process is properly setting up safety chains.

    Follow these 3 MUSTS the next time you're preparing to tow:
    ❌ Cross safety chains underneath the coupler.
    ⚠️ Allow slack for the trailer to turn.
    ⛓️ Attach chain hooks securely to the tow vehicle frame.

    #TrailerTip #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety #TrailerIndustry #KeepOnHauling #SafetyChains

Loading:

  • Fact: a properly loaded trailer is easier to control. The most common reason for losing control of your trailer is improper loading. Learn more here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/loading. #TrailerSafetyWeek #KeepOnHauling

  • Remember, the first step in loading should be to read your trailer owner's manual and follow its instructions. #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety #KeepOnHauling

The Right Tow Vehicle & Trailer Combination:

  • Towing a trailer will impact how any vehicle drives. The larger the towed object in comparison to the tow vehicle, the greater the performance impact will be. Thus, knowing what your tow vehicle is capable of towing is just as important as selecting the right trailer. 🚗 Learn more here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/towvehicle. #TrailerSafetyWeek #TowVehicle #KeepOnHauling

  • Vehicle manufacturers provide a “tow rating” in their owner’s manuals which provides the maximum weight the tow vehicle can tow when fully loaded. The GVWR of the trailer should never exceed the tow rating of the tow vehicle, even if the trailer is not loaded to its maximum capacity. #TowRating #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety

Trailer Components:

  • Understanding the many components that make up your trailer is important to ensure you are ready to tow safely. It is essential to understand the importance of adequate brakes, properly inflated and rated tires, crossed safety chains, and working lights in order to tow safely. 🚨⛓️ Learn more about the many components that make up trailers here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/trailer-components. #TrailerParts #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety #KeepOnHauling

Cargo Securement:

  • Improperly secured cargo can cause weight redistribution that could cause trailer sway or additional stress on the trailer and tow vehicle as well as the possibility of losing cargo on the roadway, creating a danger for other drivers. ⚠️ Learn more about cargo securement here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/cargo-securement. ⚠️

  • When thinking about cargo securement, it’s important to remember that you are securing the load for sudden stops and trailer sway, not just for normal driving conditions. #CargoSecurement #TrailerSafetyWeek #TrailerSafety #KeepOnHauling

Compliance Verification Program:

  • NATM has made it easier for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure compliance with safety standards through its Compliance Verification Program (CVP). NATM compiles Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and industry best practices concerning trailer construction and uses those standards to verify compliance at member facilities on a biennial basis. #TrailerSafetyWeek #CVP #TrailerSafety

  • What does it mean to be #VerifiedCompliant? 

    ✅ Passed NATM's mandatory CVP program

    ✅ Proved to have the practices in place to build trailers to meet federal regulations 

    ✅ Committed to trailer safety and industry best practices

  • Not all trailers are created equally, and by joining NATM and proudly displaying the red, white, and blue NATM decal on our trailers, [Company Name] is showing consumers our trailers meet a higher safety standard.  #VerifiedCompliant #TrailerSafetyWeek

  • The #NATMDecal provides the public some level of assurance that trailers carrying the Decal have been built by a manufacturer in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and recommended best practices. 🤝


    💻 Learn more at NATM.com/Decal. #FMVSS#Trailering#trailerdealers#CVP#compliance

  • Did you know not all trailers are verified for compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards? 🤯 NATM has made it easier for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure compliance with these safety standards through its Compliance Verification Program (CVP).

    Trailers built by manufacturers who have successfully completed the CVP process have affixed to their frames the NATM compliance decal – an outward sign of safety. When looking to purchase a new trailer, look for the mark!

    #TrailerSafetyWeek #NATMDecal

General Awareness

Educate your audience about the importance of trailer safety.

  • Taking your boat to the lake, your lawnmower to your in-laws, your RV to the campground? Is it time to move your kids home from school? Towing safety starts with making sure you have the right vehicle-trailer combination. Find out more about this and other safer trailering practices at www.trailersafetyweek.com.  

  • After a long winter filled with ice and snow, it’s time to celebrate warm weather and sunshine. Hitch up your trailer and hit the road to enjoy the great outdoors. But first, make sure your trailer is road-ready by visiting http://www.trailersafetyweek.com

  • Trailers are used every single day across the country. From construction trailers for roadway maintenance to concession trailers at your local fair, knowing how to trailer safely is key. Find out more at www.TrailerSafetyWeek.com

  • Why do we need a #TrailerSafetyWeek? No matter how safely a trailer is built, it can still be used in incredibly unsafe ways. Learn more about trailer safety here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com.

  • From driving tips to properly pairing your tow vehicle and trailer, #TrailerSafetyWeek has got you covered. Check out these topics and more at https://www.trailersafetyweek.com.

  • With more than 1,048,000 new trailers registered in 2022 and even more traversing the nation’s roadways, it’s imperative to educate consumers on trailer safety. https://www.trailersafetyweek.com.

  • The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has made it easier for consumers, dealers, and manufacturers to ensure compliance with safety standards through its Compliance Verification Program https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/compliance-verification-program.

Let your audience know just how excited your company is to be a part of this national safety campaign.

Posts featuring your company

For Trailer Manufacturers:

  • [NATM Member Company] is proud to be a member of NATM, regularly verifying our compliance with federal regulations. But from June 2-8, we’re proud to support #TrailerSafetyWeek in an effort to reach end-users about towing safety.  

  • [NATM Member Company] is proud to be committed to building trailers that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. By completing NATM’s Compliance Verification Program, our customers can be assured that they’re buying a trailer built with safety in mind. Learn more here: https://www.natm.com/cvp.html    

  • Not all trailers are created equally, and by joining NATM and proudly displaying the red, white, and blue NATM decal on our trailers, [NATM Member Company] is showing consumers our trailers meet a higher standard of safety.

  • At [Insert Company Name] we take pride in creating safe, reliable products for end-users. That’s why we’re proud to support #TrailerSafetyWeek, a national safety campaign aimed at educating end-users on how to practice safe trailering best.

  • [Insert Company Name] is proud to be an ally for national #TrailerSafetyWeek. For us, trailer safety is our priority all year round, but as warm weather brings more trailers out, it’s important to remember a few essential safety tips. You can find towing safety information here: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/towing-safely

 

For Suppliers/Service Providers:

  • [Supplier Company] is proud to be a #TrailerSafetyWeek Ally. As a supplier of (product/service) to trailer manufacturers, we’re excited to help close the gap of communication between manufacturers and end-users to make our nation’s roadways safer. Find out more at http://www.trailersafetyweek.com.

  • With over 1,048,000 trailers registered in the U.S. in 2022, [Supplier Company] is proud to supply (product/service) to the trailer industry. #TrailerSafetyWeek

  • [Supplier Company] firmly believes that trailer safety is traffic safety. That’s why we’ve joined the #TrailerSafetyWeek movement to help educate end-users on safe trailering. Find out more at http://www.trailersafetyweek.com.

For Trailer Dealers:        

  • [Dealership] is excited to announce that we are an official #TrailerSafetyWeek Ally. This affiliation shows our commitment to providing customers with safety resources for safe towing. Learn more at: https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/

  • At [Dealership], safety is our top priority. That’s why we’re happy to share the official #TrailerSafetyWeek Towing Safely Guide with our customers. https://www.trailersafetyweek.com/towing-safely

  • [Dealership] is proud to be an official NATM Dealer Affiliate. As a dealer committed to safety, we’re excited to help close the gap of communication between trailer manufacturers and end-users to make our nation’s roadways safer. #TrailerSafetyWeek

  • Here at [Dealer Affiliate Company], we believe every customer deserves a safe product. That’s why we joined the #TrailerSafetyWeek movement to bring more awareness to safe trailering.

#TrailerSafetyWeek