Choosing the right tie-down equipment for your cargo can be a stressful or confusing process for most new flatbed haulers. When it comes to tie-down chains, there’s a whole new set of rules and regulations you need to follow to avoid being fined for improperly securing your cargo. What’s likely the most confusing aspect of […]
Hot Shot Trucking Basics: Comprehensive Product List for Hotshot Trucker
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 […]
11 Useful Tools to Launch Your Towing Driver Career NOW in Trucking Industry
Are you ready to break into a million-dollar trucking industry? Tow-truck drivers are in a booming job market! The total revenue in the auto-recovery field is expected to reach $6.5 million in 2022. Whether you’re excited to start a brand new career or you want to give your towing business a boost, it’s good to […]
Essentials Truck Driver Needs: How To Stay Safe and Comfortable On The Road!
Life on the road isn’t easy, but knowing the right trucking essentials to bring with you can help make your home-away-from-home much more comfortable! There are many necessities for both your cab and trailer that you may not initially think about packing for your drive. While all drivers have their own preferences when it comes […]
What are the Auto Hauling Straps? Find the Right Car Tie-Down Straps
Auto Hauling Truckers understand the importance of securing cargo to prevent any damaging movement. However, the key to safely securing your cargo is choosing the right auto hauling straps. Types of Auto Hauling Straps 1. Car Carriers Auto Hauling Straps secure vehicle loads to the car carrier by anchoring the vehicle’s tires to slots on the […]
Car Trailer Ramps: Auto Haulers Must-Have Car Hauling Ramps
As a flatbed hauler, you may occasionally come into possession of unique vehicles that have a low clearance, or an undercarriage that’s low to the ground. Experienced haulers will know just how difficult it can be to load these types of cargo onto a flatbed or trailer without scraping up the front bumper. Thankfully, the […]
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 […]
Beginner Auto Transport Guide: Car Tie-Down Straps Uses and Type
It’s a risk that lingers in the back of every car hauler’s mind: that a sudden stop or lane change is the only thing between a safe delivery and damaged cargo. Regardless of the type of loads you haul, having car tie-down straps at your disposal is incredibly important for ensuring your cargo is always […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mesh Tarps Usage Guide: Versatile Applications for Everyone
Tarps and tarpaulins have a wide range of uses, from covering vehicles and boats to keeping objects safe from weather conditions! At Mytee Products, there are many different types of tarpaulins and tarps available. They are differentiated by the materials used to make them and their main purposes: there are steel tarps, lumber tarps, canvas […]
Things to Know About Rubber Bungee Straps – EPDM
Those black, rubber bungee straps truckers use to secure tarps are so easy to find that they are often taken for granted. However, did you know that the modern bungee strap is a relatively new invention? It hasn’t been around that long when you consider that a French scientist invented the first artificial rubber polymer […]