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The rules on what you can tow are different depending on the date that you passed your car driving test. However, the Government is making changes to these rules, to help tackle the shortage of lorry drivers, which will come into effect at some point towards the end of 2021. In this blog, we aim […]

Loading and unloading goods and equipment from your trailer should be easy, safe and simple. LSU AG Centre states that “The longer the ramp, the lower the loading angle. Obviously, lower loading angles are safer, but longer ramps are heavier and more difficult to store. With many mowers, a low-loading angle is needed to avoid […]

What is the Super Deduction? On 3rd March 2021, the Chancellor announced in the Budget that from 1st April 2021, companies investing in new plant and machinery will get a 130% first year allowance.  This has the potential to reduce your tax bill on qualifying equipment by up to 25%! It is for companies who […]

Security is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, even more so when considering high-value assets such as a trailer, caravan or other towable equipment. However, several different devices and products are available on the market to help ensure your belongings are kept safe and secure. Below, we detail a few of the security products on […]

From carrying goods, to transportation of equipment, there are many reasons for owning a trailer. The key to safely and effectively towing is knowing what kind of trailer will suit your needs. If you operate plant machinery, the most obvious choice would be to purchase a plant trailer. However, you may wonder what the benefits […]

When transporting goods, it’s always easier to carry a square box! Boxes are easily stacked and safely secured with ease. However, when working in the transportation industry, packages are often more complicated than an average box! Drivers face the challenge of transporting many shapes and sizes of product from one destination to another. The more […]

Trailer weight distribution is essential when it comes to transporting over both long and short distances. Driving with a trailer is noticeably different to normal driving, so you should take time to practice. More than manoeuvres You might think that your weight distribution is only an issue when for example, you’re reversing out of a […]

Driving with a trailer can seem straightforward. However, without the knowledge and experience, you could put yourself and others at risk.  If your vehicle cannot pull beyond a certain amount, you risk damaging it. Additionally, if your license does not cover your trailer and its weight capacity is too large, you risk being fined. What’s the […]

Trailer Fleet Insurance is great to have when you run a business or own a large amount of trailers. Using fleet insurance allows you to put more than one trailer under the same policy, which saves you taking out a different policy for each vehicle or trailer you use. What do you need to consider when […]

Here at Towmate Trailers, we want to ensure that you have all the information you need about towing laws in order to tow safely. The rules on what you can tow have changed recently. Before, the date that you passed your car driving test would dictate what you could and couldn’t tow. However, the Government […]

Safety whilst towing a trailer is paramount, so we’ve put together the following to help you check your trailer: Download the visual and the text checklists! Why daily checks are important Failing to properly maintain your vehicle can have implications on your insurance, lead to fines, job loss and more if an accident occurs. When doing these […]