Apparatus for aerodynamic trailer skirt

An apparatus for attaching a trailer skirt to a trailer, the apparatus comprising:

• a trailer mounting bracket configured to be mounted onto the trailer, the trailer mounting bracket including a side surface and made of a first material;
• and
• a bending member engaging and extending downwardly from the side surface of the trailer mounting bracket, the bending member having at least one section made of a second material,
• wherein the first material is more stiff than the second material, and
• wherein the bending member is configured to deflect from an at rest position upon application of a force on the bending member, and to return to the at rest position upon removal of the force from the bending member.

An apparatus comprising:

• a trailer mounting bracket configured to be mounted onto a trailer, the trailer mounting bracket including a side surface and made of a first material;
• a bending member configured to be attached to a trailer skirt and including at least one section made of a second material;
• and
• a fastener that attaches the bending member to the side surface,
• wherein the first material is more stiff than the second material.