Trailer towing : What you need to know for risk management

Trailer towing involves three primary elements: the work truck used to tow; the trailer and payload being towed; and towing system components (e.g., hitch system and safety chains). Each has limiting factors that directly affect maximum towing capability.

This whitepaper examines some of the factors determining the size and capacity of the trailer that can be towed based on the work truck specified or purchased.