Ratchet straps are known as cargo tie-down straps and are made of polyester webbing. There are various types of ratchet straps as they 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 […]
How to Use Ratchet Straps: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide with Straps Pictures
Ratchet straps are cargo tie-down straps made of polyester webbing. They 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 until there’s enough tension to secure the load. Occasionally, we are asked […]
Tie-Down End-Fitting Types and Right Securement Point Fittings
End-fittings are the metal pieces on the ratchet straps, winch straps, and G70 chains. These elements are key components of effective cargo hauling; end fittings are the main method of anchoring straps or chains to the truck so you can tighten them enough to hold the load in place. There are a lot of different […]
10 Different Types of Tarps: A Complete Guide to Tarping
For truckers, farmers, and anyone else who works outdoors, quality tarps are an important investment. So here we are with various types of tarps. It’s important to have the tarp you actually need for the job at hand. It’s wise to be prepared to tackle new jobs that come up. But figuring out the best […]
Use A Snatch Block When Towing And Recovering Vehicles
A snatch block is a specific kind of pulley, a simple device that makes it easier to lift or pull a heavy load with less force. It’s sort of a strengthening mechanism. All pulleys use a spool and casing to hold a rope. A snatch block, in particular, has a side plate, which is sometimes […]
Diesel Particulate Filters: Everything You Need to Know About DPF Filters
New diesel trucks already have DPF filters installed. But it can be worthwhile to install these filters on older diesel truck models as well, both for fuel efficiency and to prevent air pollution. And, regardless of a truck’s age, DPF filters are just like any other part: eventually, it gets worn out and needs to […]
11 Tools To Ramp-Up Your Cargo Hauling Career
When you’re just starting out, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the flatbed trucking products out there. Fortunately, when it comes to cargo hauling, you can cut through the BS. If you’re not sure what’s a true hauling “need” versus something that’s merely a “want,” we’ve got you covered! 11 Important Tools […]
Auto-Hauling: Are You Thriving, or Just Surviving?
Take your auto-hauling career to the next level. What’s the difference between a good auto-hauler and a great auto-hauler? Three T’s: talent, technique, and tools. While we can’t invent talent from thin air, everyone can learn new techniques to improve their skill, and anybody can start out on the right foot by choosing the right […]
How to Use Wheel Chocks: Types, Safety Tips, Usage & More
A wheel chock is an important tool because a parking brake alone often isn’t enough to keep a vehicle from rolling during a towing job. It’s also important to stabilize tires and vehicles when they’re being transported so they don’t come loose and cause injury. What are Wheel Chocks? Wheel chocks are small wedges made […]
7 Ways to Stay Safe While Binding and Releasing Heavy Loads
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, […]
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 […]