Flatbed truck tarps are used to protect cargo from debris, ice, inclement weather and other damaging elements during transport. Flatbed truck tarps usually come in a wide variety of materials, sizes, and even functionality. There is also no one-size-fits-all solution for these products. All these factors can make it extremely challenging for the uninitiated to […]
How to Choose Best & Suitable Towing Chains to Tow Disabled Vehicle
Tow truck operators carry specific kinds of chains for doing what they do. Along with those tow chains, tow straps, hooks and other equipment that operators need to safely rescue and transport disabled vehicles. One thing is for sure though, not all chains are suitable for towing. Tow operators have to go for either G70 […]
Safe SUMMER TRUCKING Tips and Tricks for Truck Driver
Safety is the most important aspect for truckers as they have to carry and transport loads in any atmospheric and weather conditions. These conditions vary from time to time and pose different risks in front of the truckers. The weather conditions are dangerous for truckers as well as the other drivers that are on the […]
What is a Drop Forged Turnbuckle? Manufacturing Process & Uses
Any experienced lift master can tell you that a successful lift is facilitated by a long list of individual components. Lifting utilizes cables, slings, hooks, etc. One such component that doesn’t get talked about a lot is the turnbuckle. We will talk about it in this post, and specifically the drop-forged turnbuckle. In our industry, […]
The Differences Between Bull Bar and Grille Guard
You may run across bull bars in your search for a good grille guard for your truck. Note that bull bars and grille guards are not the same things. Furthermore, bull bars are hard to find for big rigs because they really aren’t appropriate for large, commercial vehicles. We want you to be familiar with […]
4 Flatbed Loads That Are Perfect for the Flatbed Trailer Side Kit
The flatbed trailer side kit is one of those products truckers are not sure if they really need. Technically speaking, a side kit is really not necessary to make a living as a flatbed trucker. But owning one does increase your job opportunities. Some shippers expect their loads to be secured in specific ways, and […]
Testing Hay Moisture: 3 Things You Need to Know About Moisture Test
The final harvest of hay for the year is now past for all but a small handful of operations in the deep South. For everyone else, hay has been baled and put into storage. That does not mean the work is done, though. Any hay producer who wants his/her crop to maintain its value must […]
Steel Tarps VS Lumber Tarps: Yes, They Are Different
Any company selling heavy-duty truck tarps should carry both steel and lumber tarps of various sizes. What you might not know is that the tarps are different in size and purpose. Each brings with it a certain versatility and suitability for hauling certain types of commodities. Suffice it to say, not all tarps are created […]
Mesh Fence Privacy Screens: How to Install and Use Privacy Screen
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 […]
Various Types of Trailer Winches & How Does Winch Works
Winches are synonymous with cargo control in the flatbed trucking industry. No matter what kind of open-deck trailer is being used, a truck driver relies on strategically located winches to tie down the cargo using webbing straps. A trailer needs enough types of trailer winches to meet federal tie-down standards dictating the required number of […]
4 Tips on How to Use Truck Loading Ramp Safely for Flatbed Drivers
Truck drivers with loading ramps experience know that it is all about physics. The laws of physics dictate that it’s easier to roll something up a ramp than lift it straight up. But the same physics that make truck loading ramps so efficient also constitute their greatest weakness. Therefore, it pays to know the physics […]
How to Use Load Height Measuring Stick to Measure Flatbed Load Height
It is common that the question arises in your mind, why do truckers need load height measuring stick and how to measure truck height? We have the answer, as we all know that truckers are hauling heavy loads on their flatbeds like construction equipment and other oversize cargo, they can be an obstacle when passing […]