According to the NHVR, the number of road train combinations using trailers they shouldn’t be is on the rise.
NHVR safety and compliance officers are reporting a significant increase in road train combinations using trailers that don’t meet the minimum safety requirements.
“Trailers designed for use in road train combinations are constructed and specified to be able to withstand the significantly higher loads and stresses to which the brakes, tow couplings and drawbars are subjected,” said NHVR.
“The NHVR has published information to help operators and other parties in the Chain of Responsibility to understand the specific requirements for these trailers.”
The ‘Road train trailer requirements’ page sets out details about how to ensure trailers used in road train combinations are operating safely.