Ratchet straps are known as cargo tie-down straps and made of polyester webbing polyester webbing. There are various types of ratchet straps as they are run through a buckle that lets you loosen and tighten the strap, so you can lengthen the strap until you can pull it across your entire load, then tighten the […]
6 Most Important Things to Know About Wheel Chocks!
Meaning of Wheel Chocks: Wheel chocks are small wedges made of rubber, plastic, or wood, which are designed to stop a vehicle (or isolated tire) from rolling or moving accidentally. They are also called wheel blocks, tire chocks, trailer chocks or wheel stops. Wheel chock is important because a parking brake alone often isn’t enough […]
Diesel Particulate Filters: Everything You Need to Know About DPF Filters
New diesel trucks already have DPF filter installed. But it can be worthwhile to install these filters on older diesel truck models as well, both for fuel efficiency and to prevent air pollution. And, regardless of a truck’s age, DPF filters are just like any other part: eventually, it gets worn out and needs to […]
5 Tips for Installing Tool Boxes for Trailers and Trucks
Few things are as valuable to the flatbed trucker as the tools in his or her toolbox. It is that collection of tools that keep the trucker on the road even when minor problems occur. But the safety and security of one’s tools are only as good as the tool boxes used to store them. […]
Mesh Privacy Screens – Find What You Need to Know
If you’ve driven past a large-scale suburban landscaping project, you have likely seen mesh privacy screening being used on the perimeter of the job site. Mesh privacy screens are an easy and affordable way to block off a job site from curious eyes and trespassers. And when the project is done, it comes down fairly […]
10 Different Types of Tarps: A Complete Guide to Tarping
For truckers, farmers, and anyone else who works outdoors, quality tarps are an important investment. So here we are with various types of tarps. It’s important to have the tarp you actually need for the job at hand. It’s wise to be prepared to tackle new jobs that come up. But figuring out the best […]
What is the Difference Between Truck Tarps and Throw Tarps?
Here at Mytee Products, we sell both heavy-duty truck tarps and throw tarps. They are not the same thing. While we sell both, you are unlikely to find heavy-duty truck tarps at your local big-box department or hardware store. Heavy-duty truck tarps are specialty tarps that are sold only by companies like ours. What is […]
Common Roll Tarp Problems: How to Fix These Problems
Roll tarps are indispensable for specific trucking jobs involving loose loads such as stone and grain. They are easy to apply, easy to remove and very effective at preventing debris from flying into the roadway. However, the mechanical nature of the spooling systems used with them is such that things can go wrong. Knowing how […]
7 Ways to Stay Safe While Binding and Releasing Heavy Loads
In 2018, an employee of the University of Washington sustained a head injury while releasing a lever load binder (also called a snap binder) with the aid of a cheater bar. As a result, the university decided to “replace all lever-load binders with the safer ratchet-type binders,” since they’re easier to engage with less force, […]
When to Use Smoke Tarps and Why Truckers Prefer it?
Smoke tarps are one of the types of flatbed truck tarps. It is fascinating to dig around in trucker forums to see what flatbed drivers say about smoke tarps. This is one area with lots of differing opinions, that’s for sure. Truckers generally agree that smoke tarps are easy to use and cheap to buy. […]
5 Things to Have on Hand for Winter Flatbed Driving
Severe winter weather is just weeks away in parts of the country where storms can begin in late November and last all the way through March. In the past, we have written blog posts detailing safe winter flatbed driving tips and how to apply tarps and other cargo control components in winter weather. In this […]
Maintenance of Truck Straps and Other Truck Accessories
We know it is absolutely inescapable to use tie-down straps while moving a heavily loaded truck. Straps ensure that your cargo is properly secured on the truck bed and your load will not move or fall off from the truck. If such incidents happen it could damage your cargo and disturb other drivers on the […]