Towing a trailer safely and efficiently requires skill, confidence, and a thorough understanding of best practices. Whether towing is part of your daily operational role or an occasional necessity, proper training is essential to ensure compliance, safety, and vehicle longevity. At Beyond Driving, we provide a nationally accredited Lantra Trailer Handling Course, designed to equip drivers with the expertise they need to tow trailers with confidence. Our professional towing course is available nationwide and has been successfully delivered to organisations such as National Grid and Cheltenham College.
Why Professional Trailer Training Matters
For many professionals, towing is a routine responsibility, but without proper training, it can pose significant risks. Poor trailer handling can lead to accidents, vehicle strain, or even legal consequences if not conducted in line with regulations. Our Lantra-accredited trailer training course ensures that participants gain the necessary skills to operate trailers safely and effectively, reducing the risk of incidents and improving overall efficiency.
Key benefits of professional trailer training include:
- Enhanced safety – reducing the likelihood of accidents due to incorrect loading, poor reversing technique, or trailer instability.
- Legal compliance – ensuring drivers adhere to current UK towing regulations.
- Vehicle preservation – minimising wear and tear on both towing vehicles and trailers.
- Increased confidence – providing drivers with the skills to manoeuvre trailers in various settings and conditions.
Nationwide Delivery: Training at Your Workplace
Beyond Driving offers this professional Lantra-accredited trailer training course across the UK. We deliver training directly at workplaces, ensuring convenience and practicality for businesses and organisations that require their employees to tow trailers as part of their daily operations. Our training sessions have been successfully held in locations such as Hinkley, Stoke-on-Trent, Tipton, Ludlow, and many more.
Training for National Grid
We have been working closely with National Grid, providing trailer handling courses to their teams at multiple locations, including:
- Hinkley – Delivering essential towing training for operational staff.
- Stoke-on-Trent – Supporting National Grid employees with professional driver training tailored to their needs.
- Tipton – Ensuring compliance and competency among National Grid’s trailer users.
- Ludlow, Shropshire – Providing expert guidance and hands-on experience in trailer handling.
These training sessions have been integral in preparing National Grid drivers to handle trailers safely and efficiently as part of their operational duties.
Training for Cheltenham College
Beyond Driving has also been working with Cheltenham College, delivering trailer handling courses designed for staff involved in property maintenance and groundskeeping. These roles often require towing trailers for landscaping, transporting equipment, and other essential tasks. Our training ensures that Cheltenham College personnel can perform their duties safely, reducing risk and improving overall work efficiency.
What the Lantra Trailer Handling Course Covers
The Lantra Trailer Handling Course is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of safe towing practices. Key areas covered in the course include:
- Understanding Trailer Dynamics
- How trailers affect vehicle handling
- Weight distribution and load security
- Safe loading and unloading techniques
- Legal and Compliance Requirements
- UK towing regulations and driving licence requirements
- Safety checks before and after towing
- Understanding speed limits and road rules for towing
- Practical Towing Skills
- Hitching and unhitching trailers safely
- Reversing techniques and trailer manoeuvring
- Driving with a loaded trailer in various conditions
- Emergency Procedures
- Dealing with trailer instability or jackknifing
- Handling roadside emergencies and breakdowns
Industry-Relevant Training with Modern Equipment
Beyond Driving provides training with modern, industry-based vehicles to ensure participants receive hands-on experience that is directly applicable to their work environment. Whether your team operates commercial vehicles, 4x4s, or estate maintenance trucks, we tailor the training to match the specific needs of your workforce.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Fleet operators and logistics teams
- Facilities and grounds maintenance staff
- Construction and engineering professionals
- Utility and infrastructure workers
- Agricultural and estate management teams
- Any professional required to tow trailers as part of their role
Enquire Today
At Beyond Driving, we are committed to delivering high-quality, professional towing courses that equip drivers with the skills they need to operate safely and effectively. Our Lantra Trailer Handling Course is available nationwide, from workplaces to training sites across the UK.
For more information or to arrange training for your team, contact us at enquiries@beyonddriving.co.uk. Ensure your workforce is fully prepared, compliant, and confident in trailer handling with Beyond Driving’s expert training solutions.
