Owner-Operator Q&A: Expert Tips for CDL Holders Ready to Become Independent Truckers

So you just got your dream trailer and you’re gearing up to hit the road. Here’s 10 tips to keep yourself and others safe while you’re haulin! 🛻 Know your trailer: Check your trailer’s tires, lights, brakes, and mirrors before towing. 🛻 Set the tongue weight to 10–15% of the trailer’s total weight. Cross the safety chains under the hitch side-to-side in an X pattern. 🛻 Never go on a journey without your spare tire. 🛻 Hitch up your trailer correctly: Use the right hitch and perfect your hitch