TER and Trailers

Since 1992 TER have been registering, checking, reporting and assisting in the recovery of Stolen Trailers.

TER has the largest publicly accessible national database in the UK for trailers with over 850,000 trailer registrations. A number of leading trailer manufacturers register their trailers with TER, as do many dealers and individuals. The database continually increases as trailers are registered daily.
Currently Ifor Williams Brian James and Graham Edwards all register their new trailers on the TER Database

Stolen Trailers

In 2024, we averaged over three stolen trailer reports a day. We are notified of these reports via insurance companies, regional police forces in the UK, Finance Companies and TER’s continual social media monitoring.

If you are unfortunate enough to have your trailer (or any other plant and equipment stolen), please report it to TER (insert link) This is a free service.

Police and Government Agencies Services by TER

Partnership with UK’s Police & Government

TER collaborates extensively with all UK police forces, The Chief Constables Association, and other government bodies, facilitating them in identifying trailers and other plant and machinery.

Last year, the police accessed the TER database to check 5,100 trailers. This meticulous scrutiny led to the successful recovery of numerous stolen trailers, including one stolen police horsebox. These checks unveiled 2,080 stolen or positively registered plant, equipment, and trailers.

Advocacy for Registration:
TER actively cooperates with all UK police forces, even addressing the Chief Constable’s conference in 2021 about the paramount importance of systematic registration and timely reporting.

What are the benefits of registering a trailer with TER?

Comprehensive Free Registration: TER provides a registration service for all trailers, Plant and equipment. The public is also encouraged to register up to 5 items at no cost via TER’s registration portal.

A TER registration makes it easier to return a stolen trailer to its rightful owner. In some cases, the trailer was recovered before the owner realised it was stolen. It gives you peace of mind.

In the unfortunate event of a theft of a trailer, TER’s Registration Service makes it possible for the police to identify your trailer promptly after a recovery operation or a roadside check.

Another benefit of registering your trailer on the TER database is some insurance companies offer a discount if you register your trailer.

TER and The National Trailer ad Towing Association

The National Trailer & Towing Association (NTTA) proudly supports The Equipment Register (TER), an initiative registering trailers to combat theft and promote safety. As an esteemed advocate of responsible and legal towing, NTTA aligns with TER’s mission to enhance security in the light trailer industry. Established in 1975, NTTA represents the towing industry’s interests nationally, setting standards, offering accreditation schemes, and initiatives such as the Free Safety Check program. This partnership with TER reflects NTTA’s commitment to safeguarding trailers, fostering expertise, and advocating for industry excellence. Together, NTTA and TER contribute to a safer and more secure towing landscape.

You can visit the ntts at www.ntta.co.uk