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, […]
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 […]
7 Amazing Facts about Lumber Tarp: That Will Let You Rule the Road
Lumber tarps are important cargo for flatbed truckers because logging is such a huge industry in North America, but it can also be heavy and dangerous. That’s why it’s important to choose high quality materials to truck lumber. Fortunately, investing in high-quality lumber tarps empowers you to take on many types of cargo that require […]
How to Use Ratchet Straps – Ultimate Step by Step Guide
Ratchet straps are cargo tie-down straps made of polyester webbing. Ratchet straps 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 strap again until there’s enough tension to secure the load. Ratchet straps […]
5 Cargo Lessons Car Drivers Could Learn from Truckers
A truck driver is not just a person capable of navigating a big rig under a variety of traffic and weather conditions. He or she is also an expert in making sure cargo stays put. Thanks to very strict federal and state laws, truck drivers are held to high standards when it comes to cargo […]
3 Ways Cargo Control is A Lot Like Planning Loads
Owner-operators have one of the toughest jobs in trucking. Not only are they hauling loads from coast-to-coast, they are also responsible for every other aspect of their businesses. They handle bookkeeping, taxes, and even contacting brokers and shippers to obtain loads. Making it as an owner-operator is not easy. Over the years we have talked […]
A Couple of Quick Reminders About Electrified Fencing
With summer now fully underway, ranchers and farmers will be out mending fences to keep cattle in and critters out. Electrified fencing is an alternative to barbed wire and something we carry at Mytee Products. You can find fencing wire, tape, braid, and energizers here. We recommend you install electrified fencing with the help of […]
The Roadcheck is Over – Now What?
By the time you read this post, the 2019 CVSA Roadcheck will be in the record books. Trucks throughout North America will have been inspected by CVSA, federal, and state police officials in an attempt to remind drivers of their responsibilities toward road safety. We will not know until later this year how well the […]
3 Reasons Aluminum is a Great Choice for Truck Toolboxes
Mytee Products carries a range of aluminum toolboxes for both tractors and trailers. Aluminum is the material of choice for a lot of truckers as it has a number of benefits over steel. This is not to say that a stainless-steel toolbox is a bad investment. It’s not. In fact, a shiny stainless-steel toolbox can […]
Why Are Only Some Loads Tarped
The sales staff at Mytee Products have the privilege of welcoming brand-new flatbed truckers to the industry by way of helping them figure out what kinds of cargo control supplies they need to keep on board. In so doing, it is not unusual for us to have conversations about the different kinds of truck tarps […]
Why Bees Are One of the Most Challenging Flatbed Loads
In the last couple of months we have seen an up-tick in demand for our bee nets (bee hauling tarps). It happens every spring. Beekeepers looking to transport large colonies over long distances rely on truck drivers and open-deck trailers. The bee nets we sell are intended to keep bees with their colonies and offer […]
Tips for Finding the Right Cargo Control Supplies
Mytee Products sales personnel take a lot of pleasure in helping new flatbed truck drivers stock their trucks with cargo control supplies. We take immense pride in the fact that we have just about everything a trucker needs to keep cargo in place. Yet we get the fact that figuring out cargo control is a […]