Towing requires the coordinated interaction of three key elements: the driver, the tow vehicle, and the trailer. Each plays a vital role in the overall safety and performance of the towing operation. The driver is responsible for selecting the appropriate tow vehicle and trailer for the load, properly hitching and loading the unit, and operating it safely through steering, speed control, and braking. Because every component of the tow vehicle and trailer impacts towing performance, safe and attentive driving is a critical element of trailer safety.
Following a lessons-learned incident, Brock has implemented a best practice that includes a color-coded system for all trailer couplings and towing receivers.