There are many different types of tarpaulins or tarps available. They are generally differentiated by the materials used to make them and for what purpose they are mainly used. There are steel tarps, lumber tarps, canvas tarps, mesh tarps, etc. Steel tarps and lumber tarps are not made from steel or lumber but they are […]
Mishaps Caused By Truck Straps Malfunction
When heavy duty cargo is transported on the truck it is necessary to tie it down using straps. Even the government rule has made it compulsory for the truckers to use straps to tie down the load especially on a flatbed trailer. These straps are made of polyester webbing so that it allows some give […]
Tips On Using Flatbed Lumber Tarps
Tarps can be very useful for heavy vehicles like trucks, trailers and motor homes. They hold the cargo in place when it is been transported through bumpy roads, hilly terrains and other challenging road trips. Their main purpose is to protect the cargo from weather conditions like rain, snow, wind and harmful sun rays. Depending […]
Advantages of Lumber Tarps are not only limited to Trucks
When the word tarp is mentioned, people tend to associate it to huge loads covered with lumber tarps or flatbed tarps. These tarps are definitely effective to secure an protect the cargo when being hauled by the truckers, but today the use of these tarps is not limited to covering heavy duty loads. Tarps are […]
Safety Tips For Drivers Hauling Trucks And Other Heavy Vehicles
Even if you have been driving heavy vehicles since years it is good idea to once in a while check and review safety tips. These tips can benefit all those who drive vehicles as they contain awareness regarding the basic facts about safety on the road. Following are the top safety tips: Maintenance of vehicle […]
What Are Trailer Tarps & How To Use Tarps For Trucks
What is a tarp? Tarps basically have a large and heavy blanket type structure and have multiple uses. Trailer tarps are usually made of water resistant material with grommets or D rings attached at the perimeter so that the tarp can be firmly tied down with the truck bed. Tarps are used by the truckers […]
Ratchet Straps Ensure Safety On The Road
Truckers use myriad of products to ensure the safety of the cargo that they pull. They use various truck tarps to protect the cargo from harsh weather conditions and external elements as they have the responsibility to deliver the goods safely to its destination. Truckers also have the responsibility to tie down their cargo in […]