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 […]
Hay Tarps – Better Hay Protection Alternative
If you have grown crop and have no proper storage facility to keep it, then hay tarps are better alternatives. It is not necessary for you to have barn or other forms of solid construction to store your hay. Tarps made from heavy duty polyethylene material are just as effective. You know that if you […]
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 […]
How are Truck Tarps Beneficial for Truckers
Tarps are used in the transport industry since decades now to cover the loads while being hauled by the truckers. But what do these trailer tarps for trucks do for the truckers? And how are they beneficial to the transporters? First let us see how many different types of tarps are available: Lumber Tarps – […]
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 […]
Advantages and Uses of Steel Tarps
Steel tarps are increasingly becoming popular because of its various advantages. These tarps are not the first tarps that come to mind while the word tarp is mentioned. People generally think of traditional canvas tarps and plastic tarps that are commonly used. But steel tarps are now gaining more popularity especially because of their various […]
Why Should You Use RV Covers
Recreational vehicles are very popular for going on a vacation with friends and families. RVs offer convenience, flexibility, freedom along with number of other advantages. RV allows you to enjoy the comforts of your home along with your family including your pets when you explore new places and destinations. While RV is very useful when […]
Ratchet Straps Ensure Safety On The Road
Truckers use myriad of products to ensure the safety of the cargo that they pull. They use 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 such a […]