Farm and road safety experts urge truck and trailer operators to secure their load

Farm and road safety experts urge truck and trailer operators to secure their load

Farm equipment roadway crashes most often occur with tractors, planters, combines and other large machinery. Farm trucks and trailers, given their size, weight and speed, are also at risk. Safety experts advise ensuring trucks and trailers are in good operating condition, clearly marked with required lighting and loaded securely. “In the rush of a spring planting season and the summer growing season, the focus is on field equipment,” said Angie …