The first thing to do when loading a boat on a trailer in a crosscurrent is to make your approach from downstream. You have much more control when the bow is facing into the flow. Elisabeth ...

It’s not clear what caused the rollover but the trailer and the mobile structure was tipped over at the westbound onramp to Highway 58 on South Union Avenue. The mobile structure was damaged from the ...

There’s more to know and understand than just your maximum towing capacity. Know your vehicle’s payload (or cargo carrying capacity), which is usually the first number you’ll max out while towing.

Do your research to ensure the trailer meets the capacity of the excavator as well as state and federal regulations. Selecting the right excavator isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Research is ...

Properly loading a vehicle onto a trailer can be an art form, especially when you are loading classic cars or exotics. Between low ground clearance, limited room on each side, and unstable ramps, ...

Heavy-haul trailers see it all — rocks, ruts, bumps and jolts. It all translates to an increased risk of damage. Here are some things to keep in mind when hitting the road with the load. According to ...

Approximately 50,000 auto accidents a year involve trailers, and trailer sway is one of the hardest situations for inexperienced drivers to handle. If you believe the interwebs, trailer sway can be ...

The carcass of the blown trailer tire and ensuing white gouge in the pavement leading to where a loaded 24-foot equipment trailer sat alongside the roadway told the story of a work day gone bad. I ...

Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded after an oversized load tipped off its trailer in east Tulsa Monday. The Highway 169 exit ramp was blocked near I-44 until the load could be moved. A tow truck with a ...

Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...