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 […]
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Horizontal vs Vertical E-Track: How Do You like Your E-Track Straps?
When you walk into a store that sells cargo control supplies and ask for e-track straps, and you’ll have to choose between horizontal and vertical. Yes, there are two kinds of e-track for different types of cargo control strategies. Here you can find the needful help on horizontal vs vertical e-track straps. Both work the […]
How to Secure Cargo with an E-Track System: Enclosed Trailer Tie-Down System
Most of what we talk about in terms of cargo control pertains to flatbed trailers. That said, we do not want to leave dry goods trailers out. Although cargo control to a certain extent pertains to trailers with four walls and a roof (enclosed trailer), cargo still needs to be kept in place during transit […]
Why Winch Straps and Ratchet Straps are Crucial for Flatbed Load Shifting
For both new and pro flatbed haulers, the risk of flatbed load shifting can range from a minor annoyance to major calamity. Ensuring the safety of your cargo is of utmost importance during deliveries, and the use of winch and ratchet straps to prevent load shifting may be one of your easiest options! These tie […]
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 […]
Why Truckers Choose Durabilt Binder Product over Other Load Binder Product
When flatbed loads require chains for cargo protection, binders become a necessary piece of equipment to have on board. Binders make it possible to tighten chains down with the appropriate amount of force. In light of that, Mytee is proud to announce that we have added a selection of four binder products from Durabilt to […]
Top 4 Reasons to Buy Cargo Control Equipment Online
When Mytee Products first began operating more than 30 years ago, online shopping wasn’t a thing. Yes, there were small numbers of retailers forward thinking enough to offer their cargo control products online, but the vast majority of retail still took place in local stores and shops. How things have changed. Today there is […]
Tips to Save Money on Bulk Purchase of Corner or Edge Protectors
We know that flatbed truckers have many different choices when looking for a supplier for their cargo control supplies. It is our job to give them a reason to shop with us. We work hard to do just that. One of the things we do for our customers is to strive to always offer […]
How Well Do You Know Various Types of Winches?
Winches are synonymous with cargo control in the trucking industry. No matter what kind of open-deck trailer is being used, a truck driver relies on strategically located winches to die down the cargo using webbing straps. A trailer needs enough types of winches to meet federal tie-down standards dictating the required number of straps […]
5 Things Truckers Should Know About Moving Blankets
A lot of what we write about in our blog deals with flatbed truckers and various types of cargo control equipment such as, tarps, winches and straps, bungees. This post is a little different. We know that a considerable number of our customers haul dry goods vans instead of, or in addition to, flatbed trailers. […]
Make Your Truck Winter Ready with Winter Equipment
Winter is fast approaching and will be here before you know it! Truck driving in harsh, cold, icy weather can send a cold shiver down any driver’s spine. However, if a trucker prepares with winter equipment check, they can not only make it through the Winter months, but excel in strides. The first step […]
Bulkheads: A Better Choice than Penalty Straps
Every professional truck driver knows that he or she is responsible for making sure cargo is properly secured at every step of transport. Both federal and state laws require it. As such, drivers use everything from chains to ratchet straps to blocks to keep cargo in place. Even bulkheads are an important part of […]