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Section § 393.70: Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 3: Section 393.70(d) requires that every full trailer must be coupled to the frame, or an extension of the frame, of the motor vehicle which tows it with one or...
Section § 393.70: Coupling devices and towing methods, except for driveaway-towaway operations.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 2: When two safety chains are used, must the ultimate combined breaking strength of each chain be equal to the gross weight of the towed vehicle(s) or would the...