Here at Mytee Products, we know the importance of flatbed truck tarps. We strive each day to provide the strongest, most durable, and most reliable tarps to our customers because we know they need to keep their cargo protected from the elements. We decided to do a tarp test to see how our tarps fare […]
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Best Ways to Prevent Tarp Billowing and Flapping Against the Wind!
After spending 20 to 30 minutes on tarping a load, nothing aggravates a flatbed trucker more than looking out the mirror 25 miles down the road and seeing one or more of those tarps billowing in the wind. Billowing tarps reduce fuel efficiency and risk both straps and cargo. Truckers hate tarp billowing while they […]
How to Tarp a Load: Flatbed Trailer Tarping & Tie-Down Guide [6 Easy Steps]
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 […]
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 […]
Do Tonneau Covers are Really Save Gas and Increase Truck Mileage?
A test is done in the late 1990s to determine if gas was being wasted by open pickup truck beds resulted in the conclusion that adding a tarp or tonneau cover could significantly reduce drag, save gas and increase gas mileage. That study was seized upon by cover makers who suddenly found an entire market […]
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 […]
Mytee Products’ Most Popular Trucking Equipment of 2021
2021 was a hectic year filled with obstacles and surprises around every corner. Both out on the road and here at Mytee Products HQ, we all had our share of setbacks and bumps – but we successfully navigated through them all! As we prepare to say goodbye to the old year and welcome in the […]
Step By Step Guide on How to Clean Moldy Truck Tarps
Today’s modern truck tarps are made with mold-resistant vinyl and poly materials that stand up pretty well to moisture and mold spores. And although winding up with a tarp-covered in a mold is rare, mold growth can still occur from time to time. Any moldy truck tarps should be dealt with as quickly as […]
How to Increase Efficiency of Outside the Flatbed Truck
It is no secret that flatbed truck drivers are not all that thrilled about having to do work that doesn’t keep the wheels turning. They are not getting paid for the time it takes to load a trailer, secure the load, and cover it with tarps. They only get paid while the truck is […]
How to Choose the Right Class of Beacon Lights for Flatbeds
Beacon lights are tools flatbed truck drivers can use to warn other drivers of potentially hazardous conditions. They are required for certain kinds of loads, such as oversize loads. But drivers can use them to indicate any number of hazards. The type and number of beacon lights a driver chooses depends on the load being […]
Flatbed Lumber Tarps – A Great Protector of Goods
Firstly, let us check the meanings of what a lumber is and what a tarp is. A lumber in the simplest language is a load of raw wood material. Have you ever seen trucks carrying wood? Have you noticed the wood covered with a waterproof polythene or nylon tarpaulin sheet? That is exactly what […]
Efficiently Working with Flatbed Truck Tarps
Within the flatbed trucking community, a common complaint that arises is the time and effort needed to apply and remove flatbed truck tarps. This time away from the steering wheel – time that pays a driver his or her wage. Therefore, keeping the wheels turning and earning money depends a lot on how efficient a […]