This resolution expresses support for designating the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as National Trailer Safety Week to promote education on proper towing techniques and trailer maintenance.
Rudy Yakym
Representative
IN-2
This resolution expresses strong support for designating the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as "National Trailer Safety Week." The goal is to educate American motorists on the critical importance of proper trailer maintenance and safe towing techniques. By officially recognizing this week, the measure encourages national participation in safety awareness efforts to reduce trailer-related accidents.
Congress Backs 'National Trailer Safety Week' to Boost Towing Education for Motorists
This resolution is all about making the first week of June 2025—specifically June 1st through June 7th—officially known as "National Trailer Safety Week." It’s essentially Congress giving a big thumbs-up to an existing effort to educate the public on how to tow trailers correctly and safely.
The core idea here is that a ton of light- and medium-duty trailers are on the road—nearly a million new ones registered in 2024 alone. Since these trailers are often hauled by everyday drivers, the risk of accidents from improper loading, poor maintenance, or bad towing practices goes up. This resolution aims to use the official designation to amplify safety messages and cut down on injuries and deaths.
Why Your Weekend Haul Matters
If you’ve ever rented a U-Haul, pulled a boat to the lake, or towed equipment to a job site, this resolution is aimed squarely at you. The goal isn't to create new regulations but to leverage the existing connections between trailer manufacturers, dealers, and you, the end-user. Think of it as a nationwide PSA blitz centered on the practical stuff: checking your tires, making sure your load is balanced, and ensuring your hitch is secure.
For example, a small business owner who regularly tows a landscaping trailer might not realize their trailer’s axle needs specific maintenance after a certain mileage. This week encourages educational outreach to highlight those specific maintenance checks, potentially saving them from costly breakdowns or, worse, a highway accident (as noted in the bill’s support for educating on proper towing techniques and maintenance).
Backing the Safety Pros
This resolution formally recognizes and supports the work already being done by groups like the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, which runs an existing Trailer Safety Week. By officially backing this initiative, Congress is helping these groups reach a much wider audience—hundreds of thousands of people—with essential safety information.
It’s a simple, non-binding move, but it has real-world implications: better-informed drivers mean safer roads for everyone. The resolution encourages everyone across the country to participate in the planned activities and take the time to learn and teach others about the importance of regular checks and safe operation of these commonly used trailers. Essentially, it’s Congress saying, “Hey, pay attention to the trailer behind you, because safety is a shared responsibility.”