Have you ever asked yourself “What is OTR Trucking?” The term typically stands for “Over-The-Road Truck Drivers”, otherwise also known as long-haulers or long-haul trucking. These kinds of truckers are on assignment for months and deliver various types of freight arriving from overseas. Additionally, they have the freedom to travel anywhere in the U.S. and […]
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How To Extend The Life Of Flatbed Tarps & Tie-Down Straps
We at Mytee Products know Flatbed Truckers are always on the go. However, you want to make sure your tarps and straps have an extra layer of protection before hitting the road. At the end of the day, you are running your own business and it’s your responsibility to take good care of your products. […]
List of Best Equipment Needed for Hot Shot Trucking
In the trucking industry, you will find that there are many different types of loads truckers may be asked to haul. However, what happens when shipping companies have smaller, heavier loads which need fast and safe deliveries that flatbed truckers simply can’t do? They will call upon hotshot truckers! Hotshot trucking differs from expedited shipping […]
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Owning a car or truck comes with required and routine maintenance to make sure there are no issues when going from A to B. It’s important to change your fluids and brake pads routinely, but it’s also as important to rotate your tires. Depending on what kind of truck you’re driving, rotation patterns can vary. […]
Post-Stimulus Slowdown and State of Play within the Trucking Industry
The graph below was provided by FTR Transportation Intelligence which is where Mytee Products gets its data on the trucking industry’s past, present, and future. This graph accurately depicts what has led from a massive increase in sales to a concerning slowdown. To accurately explain where the industry is and how it got there, this […]
A CDL Benefit You May NOT Know: How a CDL Can Make Flying Easier!
Getting a trucking CDL can provide a lot of benefits for a hauler – you get access to bigger, better-paying loads, “job security” feels more secure, and it gives you a marketable edge as you took the time and commitment to learn or add onto your industry’s skills. However, those who also have their Hazardous […]
Trucking with Pets: Meet the Mytee Customer’s Pets
Life on the road can be a fast-paced and lonely one…but not for these truckers! For some cargo haulers, their “home on the road” wouldn’t be complete without some very important family members: their pets! From cats and dogs to parrots and even goats, roughly 62% of truckers own one or more animals and 40% […]
Safety Tips For Drivers Hauling Flatbed Trucks And Other Heavy Vehicles
Even if you have been driving heavy vehicles since years it is good idea to once in a while check and review safety tips. These tips can benefit all those who are hauling trucks and other vehicles as they contain awareness regarding the basic facts about safety on the road. Safety Tips For Drivers Hauling […]
DOT Conspicuity Tape: Everything What You Need to Know About
One of the products we sell here at Mytee is 3M DOT conspicuity tape. This is a reflective tape product intended to be used on trailers in order to increase visibility. As new truck driver, you might question why this tape is used. The answer is simple: the law requires it. Having said that, let […]