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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trailer Tarps – Know About Various Tarps and Accessories For Flatbed Trucks
You drive trucks and haul cargo for a living! But how much do you really know about trailer tarps? Truckers use many accessories to make sure that their load is secured and one of the most important of all accessories will be trailer tarps also known as truck tarps. These tarps are multipurpose products. It […]
Dump Truck Tarps: Make Sure You’re Obeying the Law
The average dump truck driver has a lot to worry about on a daily basis. It’s a job that not only requires getting material from one location to the next, but one that also requires moving a load in a way that is environmentally responsible and safe for other drivers. That is why each of […]
Easy Care and Maintenance Tips for Ratchet Straps
Your ratchet straps are among the most important tools you own as a flatbed trucker. Without ratchet straps, you would be left to secure everything you haul with chains and ropes. Imagine the amount of work that would be! Be that as it may, you need to protect your investment in ratchet straps by taking […]
The Difference Between a Bulkhead and Headache Rack
The terms ‘bulkhead’ and ‘headache rack’ are used interchangeably in the trucking industry. That’s fine. Truck drivers understand what others are talking about by the context of their conversations. For the rest of us though, there is a significant difference between the two pieces of equipment. That difference can help us to better understand how […]
Aluminum Tool Boxes: How to Fix Dents of the Trailer Tool Box
A trucker’s investment in aluminum toolboxes can be pretty significant. High-quality aluminum trailer toolboxes can run you upwards of $500 or more. The last thing you want is an accident that leaves dents in one of your trailer tool box. But things happen. What do you do if a toolbox is dented? First, don’t panic. […]