Wheel chocks are an essential component for ensuring safe and secure parking for your trailer. They secure your trailer against movement – regardless of whether the trailer is coupled to the towing vehicle or parked on its own. The metal or plastic blocks resemble the shape of a small ramp. They are slid underneath the tires and in this way block the wheels. This prevents the trailer from rolling away on steep or uneven terrain.

It is also very important to use wheel chocks to secure the trailer during loading and unloading. In this way, you ensure that the trailer is reliably secured against movement, if for instance, you want to unload it with a forklift. The wheel chocks are placed in front of the wheels in the direction of motion. They do not usually replace a handbrake, if a trailer model has one available. They are simply used as an additional function.

It is essential to have wheel chocks readily available and to use them every time a trailer is parked, loaded or unloaded. This will help to prevent accidents and ensure a safe work environment for all.