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When it comes to transporting heavy equipment or goods, safety and ease of use are essential. Air-tow Trailers excels in providing innovative features designed to enhance both safety and convenience during transportation. Whether you’re hauling construction equipment, landscaping tools, or anything in between, here’s how you can leverage Air-tow’s advanced safety features:

Standard Safety Features

Ground-Level Loading:
Air-tow’s signature ground-level loading technology allows the deck to lower completely to the ground, enabling safe, smooth, and level loading. This minimizes the chance of tip-overs, roll-offs, or strain-related injuries. It provides the safest loading experience available. Progressive Rubber Suspension:
Air-tow’s standard rubber suspension offers a unique progressive spring rate. This means it adjusts stiffness according to the load, preventing bottoming out even under severe shock loads. This feature significantly reduces stress on the trailer frame and cargo, [...]

Bringing on new team members is a crucial opportunity to reinforce safety standards, especially when towing trailers is part of the job. Trailers can be incredibly useful for transporting equipment and materials, but when used incorrectly, they introduce serious risks. Whether you’re onboarding someone new to trailering or cross-training your team, following a structured trailer safety training program is essential. Here’s how to do it effectively:

Step 1: Start with the Basics of Trailer Safety

Before putting anyone behind the wheel, ensure new team members understand the fundamentals of towing trailers:

• Towing Changes Vehicle Behavior:
  Remind them that towing reduces vehicle performance, including acceleration, braking, and general control. Larger trailers magnify this effect.
• External Factors Matter:
  A trailer makes [...]

Every June, businesses and organizations across the country recognize National Safety Month. It is a time to spotlight the importance of safety in the workplace and beyond. At Air-tow Trailers, safety is much more than a seasonal focus. It’s a core value woven into our operations year-round. This month offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and recommit to keeping our team, our customers, and our products as safe as possible.

 

A Culture Built on Safety

At Air-tow, safety begins the moment someone walks through our doors. From the shop floor to the office, every employee shares a responsibility to work safely and look out for one another. We reinforce this commitment through hands-on training programs, proactive safety policies, and ongoing communication across departments.

Whether it’s following proper lifting techniques, inspecting tools and machinery, or wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety [...]

If you own a trailer, especially one used for transporting heavy equipment, navigating rugged job sites, or making repeated trips in harsh weather, you know just how much abuse the trailer deck takes. Rain, rust, shifting loads, corrosive salt, and extreme temperature swings are a lot for any surface to handle. So, what’s the best way to keep your trailer floor protected and performing at its best? At Air-tow, we believe the answer is simple: a high-performance spray-on bedliner. That’s why we offer Skid-X, a specially engineered polyurea-based elastomer coating designed to extend the life of your trailer deck, enhance safety, and provide unbeatable protection.

Let’s break down why a spray-on bedliner like Skid-X is a wise investment for your trailer.

 

What is a Spray-On Bedliner?

A [...]

Summer brings increased demand for transportation, whether for business deliveries, job site logistics, or seasonal moves. It also escalates the chance of tire blowouts, especially for trailers and tow vehicles operating under heavy loads and high temperatures.

Understanding why summer is tough on tires can help prevent delays, reduce maintenance costs, and keep your operations running smoothly.

Why Blowouts Are More Common in Summer

• Elevated Temperatures Increase Tire Pressure

As outside temperatures climb, the air inside tires expands. On average, tire pressure increases by about 1 PSI for every 10°F rise in temperature. Overinflation can make tires more vulnerable to damage from road hazards and reduce the overall contact patch, compromising stability.

• More Road Debris and Construction Zones

Summer is the peak season for road construction. Loose gravel, nails, screws, and other debris are more likely to be found on job sites, delivery routes, and highways. These materials pose [...]

Air-tow Trailers offer the most efficient and secure transport for various types of equipment. With their innovative ground-level loading system and rugged construction, these trailers are perfect for moving everything from small machinery to large, heavy equipment. Here are seven types of equipment that pair perfectly with Air-tow Trailers to optimize your worksite productivity.

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1. Scissor Lifts

Scissor lifts are essential in electrical, construction, and maintenance projects. They allow workers to reach elevated areas safely and efficiently. However, their low clearance design makes it difficult to load on ramps or tilt beds. With their unique ground-level loading feature, air-tow trailers are perfect for transporting scissor lifts. This design makes loading and unloading scissor lifts quick and easy, which is essential when time is of the essence on job [...]

Wells Brothers: A Company Built on Strong Foundations

Some of the strongest companies are built on humble beginnings, hard work, and the drive to do things the right way. That’s exactly the story behind Wells Brothers Industrial, a full-service contractor based in Anna, Ohio. Founded in 1989 by Curt and Sandy Wells, the company started in their basement with a focus on residential and farm electrical work. Today, it has grown into a multifaceted industrial operation with over 140 employees, 149 trucks, and four facilities totaling 146,000 square feet.

 

Diverse Capabilities Across Industries

Wells Brothers Industrial offers a wide range of services, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fabrication, excavation, machine rigging, and turnkey installation. This diversification is at the heart of their success, allowing them to support nearly any [...]

Towing a trailer may seem straightforward—hitch it up and hit the road. But before you tow, it’s essential to understand that trailer towing laws aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are federal regulations that provide a general framework, but each state has its own specific rules that can affect everything from weight limits to required equipment.

This guide breaks down the essentials of federal and state towing laws so you can travel safely and legally, no matter where your journey takes you.

 

Federal Towing Regulations: The Baseline

Federal regulations mainly apply to commercial towing, but they influence several key aspects for all trailer users:

1. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR includes the trailer’s weight and its maximum load capacity. If your trailer or combined tow vehicle and trailer [...]

Buying a trailer is an important decision that can have long-term implications for your hauling and transportation needs. Whether you’re purchasing a trailer for work, recreation, or personal use, asking the right questions beforehand will help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you choose the best trailer for your needs. Here are 10 essential questions to ask before making your purchase:

1. What Will I Be Hauling?

Understanding what you’ll be transporting is crucial when selecting the right trailer. Are you hauling construction equipment, recreational vehicles, or household goods? Each type of cargo has different needs. For example, if you need to transport vehicles or heavy equipment, you may need a flatbed or a low-profile trailer. For cargo that needs protection from the elements, an enclosed trailer would be the right choice. The size, weight capacity, and construction of the trailer will depend on the type of items you plan to carry.

2. What is [...]