It’s an age-old question new truckers may find themselves asking when seeing older, experienced truckers’ trailers and loads – “why are you twisting your trucking straps?” While it may seem to be a matter of preference at first glance, there’s actually a very good reason flatbed haulers will twist their ratchet and winch straps when […]
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 […]
Mid-America Trucking Show 2022 Experience, Photo and Review By Mytee Products
After two years of no trucking shows, we at Mytee Products couldn’t WAIT to get our truckin’ boots back on. So, when we secured a booth at this year’s big Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March couldn’t come fast enough! We got the visit Louisville, Kentucky, and see all the beautiful sights it has to offer: […]
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 […]
What Could Be the Good & Essentials Cargo Control Equipment For Truckers
America’s truck drivers rely on Mytee Products for high-quality cargo control equipment and supplies. Why? Because we have everything that the average truck driver needs to get the job done. Furthermore, we might be able to find a unique piece even if it is not included in our standard inventory. If you are building an […]
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 […]
3 Ways to Install & Use the Shade Tarps for Temporary Use
Most of the tarps we sell at Mytee Products are intended for use by truck drivers looking to protect the cargo they transport. Yet, we also carry a couple of other kinds of heavy-duty tarps as well. Among them are shade mesh tarps available in black and green. Construction companies often use shade tarps to […]