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 Many Ratchet Tie-Down Straps Do I Need to Secure Cargo Load?
Whenever you are transporting a heavy load in a flatbed truck then it is very important to ensure the safety of the load. For the protection of the loads, tie-down straps are used. Tie-down straps is a fastener that is available in various length. The length of the strap is selected depending on the size […]
Twist Locks: Securing Shipping Containers with Different Types of Twist Lock
Shipping containers carry expensive cargo and need to be secured properly to ensure nothing is damaged. There are many different ways to secure shipping containers, either to the ground, horizontally, or stacked vertically on top of each other. Each method requires a different type of twist lock and shipping container parts. Mytee Products sells each […]
20 Popular Types of Trailers in the Trucking Industry
There are many different types of trailers. If you’ve been on a state route, highway, or freeway, you’ve most likely seen a semi-truck carrying cargo to either a package distribution center or a grocery store. You may have even seen trucks carrying equipment to construction sites whether it’s some new pipes or an excavator. No […]
How to Tie Down a Motorcycle – [Easy] Steps to Strap a Bike on a Trailer
Your motorcycle is an important piece of you, and it’s important to know how to strap it down for transport. Anyone could put their bike on the back of their truck and call it a day, but at the end of the day, it’s not safe nor secure. Without it being strapped down, it can […]
Know Your Flatbed Tarping System: The Basic Types of Truck Trailer Tarping Systems
Tarping is perhaps the most arduous part of the job for flatbed haulers, the chief reason why Flatbed Driving Professionals command a premium over others. Flatbeds, by their very definition, are open-topped. Loads being hauled on flatbeds need to be tarped frequently to protect the load from the elements. Given the significance of truck tarps […]
How to Use Hay Tarps for Covering and Cover Compost Pile with Tarp
We have dedicated previous blog posts to discussing the proper use of hay tarps for protecting stored hay on the farm. It turns out that many of the things farmers have to be concerned about with hay storage are actually good for another practice. Furthermore, that other practice is made better with the use of […]
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 […]
How to Choose Best & Suitable Towing Chains to Tow Disabled Vehicle
Tow truck operators carry specific kinds of chains for doing what they do. Along with those tow chains, tow straps, hooks and other equipment that operators need to safely rescue and transport disabled vehicles. One thing is for sure though, not all chains are suitable for towing. Tow operators have to go for either G70 […]
Safe SUMMER TRUCKING Tips and Tricks for Truck Driver
Safety is the most important aspect for truckers as they have to carry and transport loads in any atmospheric and weather conditions. These conditions vary from time to time and pose different risks in front of the truckers. The weather conditions are dangerous for truckers as well as the other drivers that are on the […]
Ground Protection Mats: BEST Investment in Road Mats for Heavy Equipment to Save Time, Money and Equipment
With summer drawing to an end, the winter season brings along cold and wet weather that you’ll need to adapt to. Working jobs outdoors can become a struggle during these winter months, and dangerous for those who work with heavy-duty vehicles and machinery. Fortunately, there’s a solution to help you prevent workplace injury and get […]
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 […]