From transporting tools and equipment to towing livestock, machinery, or even bespoke business assets like mobile bars, trailer handling plays a vital role in many professional environments. Ensuring that staff are trained to tow trailers safely, confidently, and legally is essential for business compliance and operational efficiency. That’s where Beyond Driving’s Lantra-accredited Trailer Handling Course comes in.
We offer nationally recognised training tailored to real-world applications. Whether your team operates on farms, estates, construction sites, or — like Hawkstone Brewery this week near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire — is preparing to tow a converted trailer for a mobile bar, we provide professional, flexible training solutions that work around your needs.
Why Training for Towing in the Workplace is Essential
Trailer towing is not just about hitching up and heading off. Without proper training, employees risk breaching UK road laws, damaging vehicles, and potentially causing harm to themselves or others. Businesses also open themselves up to compliance breaches under PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). Our training ensures your team is both safe and legally compliant.
Key reasons to invest in trailer handling training:
- Legal compliance – Meet UK towing regulations and employer obligations under health and safety law.
- Accident prevention – Avoid incidents related to overloading, poor balance, or lack of towing skill.
- Professional confidence – Equip staff with the skills and knowledge to handle trailers independently.
- Bespoke business needs – Adapt training to suit specific operational requirements, from transporting tools to mobile catering units.
Real-World Training: Hawkstone Brewery Case Study
This week, Beyond Driving was in action near Tewkesbury delivering a Lantra Trailer Handling Course for the team at Hawkstone Brewery. Their staff were preparing to tow a customised trailer that will be used as a mobile bar — a unique example of how trailer use extends beyond typical agricultural or industrial applications.
Our bespoke training supported Hawkstone’s operational aims by covering all the essentials of towing while incorporating additional instruction on:
- Safe towing for converted trailers
- Reversing and manoeuvring in tight event spaces
- Load stability for modified units
This flexible, practical approach is what sets Beyond Driving apart. We design our training around your industry and the real-world challenges your staff will face.
What the Lantra Trailer Handling Course Includes
Our course combines practical and theoretical elements to ensure that participants finish with a solid grounding in trailer safety, control, and legal compliance. Key areas covered include:
1. Legal Responsibilities and Road Safety
- Understanding UK towing laws
- Vehicle and driver licensing requirements
- Essential safety checks before towing
2. Trailer Handling and Manoeuvring
- Hitching and unhitching safely
- Reversing and low-speed control
- Driving with a loaded trailer in various road and weather conditions
3. Load Security and Trailer Dynamics
- Proper load distribution and weight management
- Techniques to prevent swaying or jackknifing
- Handling different trailer types and sizes
4. Emergency Procedures
- What to do in case of trailer instability
- Managing breakdowns and roadside emergencies
Who Needs This Course?
Our trailer training is suitable for anyone required to tow as part of their job role, including:
- Agricultural workers and estate staff
- Construction and engineering teams
- Groundskeeping and maintenance professionals
- Catering and mobile event staff
- Utilities and infrastructure contractors
- Delivery and logistics drivers
Nationwide Training – Tailored to You
We deliver training on-site across the UK, reducing downtime and keeping your team close to their usual place of work. With qualified instructors and modern, industry-relevant vehicles, Beyond Driving ensures your team receives consistent, high-quality instruction no matter where you are.
And if your business has a unique towing requirement — like Hawkstone’s mobile bar — we’ll incorporate those needs directly into the training session.
Accredited by Lantra – Trusted by Industry
Our trailer handling course is fully accredited by Lantra, a nationally recognised awarding body for land-based and transport training. This gives your team the reassurance of a formal qualification, widely accepted across industries.
Book Your Bespoke Training Today
Whether you need one-off trailer training or want to upskill your entire fleet, Beyond Driving can help. For businesses that depend on towing, investing in training isn’t just about compliance — it’s about confidence, capability, and long-term safety.
To arrange a Lantra Trailer Handling Course tailored to your business needs, email us at enquiries@beyonddriving.co.uk or visit our website at www.beyonddriving.co.uk.
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