There are many variables to consider when taking your livestock trailer from one location to another, including the safety of the equipment and the livestock within it. To ensure safety from beginning to end, here are a few tips covering each key step of the process.

How to Safely Transport a Livestock Trailer 

Plan for the Load 

The first thing you'll want to do is make sure your towing vehicle is able to tow the combined weight of the trailer and its load. Take fuel and passengers into account, and double-check the necessary components—including the brakes, wiring, latches, and all safety chains. 

Take Your Time Loading

Start off by lowering the back ramp as low as it will go, which will make it easier for the animals to enter. Check for any potentially dangerous objects in and around the trailer, and keep the ideal weight distribution in mind when you load animals of different sizes.

Most importantly, be patient. Rushing the loading process will only complicate matters, causing the animals undue stress and making them less likely to cooperate. 

Prioritize Road Safety 

The safety concerns don't end once you have your livestock loaded up and ready to go. When possible, plan your trip around animal comfort, favorable weather, and ideal road conditions. You'll also need to adhere to a slightly different set of rules on the road: Always maintain a safe speed and distance from the car in front of you. Keep your headlights on at all times, and remember a fully loaded livestock trailer will need more braking power before it comes to a stop than your average passenger vehicle. 

Even if it ends up slowing your trip down a little, it's always a good idea to play it safe when loading and transporting livestock. For the best in trailers and other towing services, find out why locals in Bolivar, MO, have trusted the family-owned and -operated B & B Wrecker Service for over 40 years. Check out their online listing for location information, and call them at (417) 326-6221 to talk about livestock trailer sales today.