It’s that time of the year again, not only springtime, but also the largest heavy duty trucking show – the Mid America Truck Show (MATS)! This is the equivalent to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. Celebrating 42 years, the Mid America Truck Show is held annually at the Kentucky Expo Center […]
Packing for a Successful Camping Trip
When heading out for a few days of living off the land, it’s important to prepare thoroughly for any situation you may encounter. Weather, landscape, and temperatures can all play major roles in determining what types of items you bring, and even how long you plan for your trip to last. So what exactly are […]
Mesh Tarps and Its Many Uses
There are many different types of tarpaulins or tarps available. They are generally differentiated by the materials used to make them and for what purpose they are mainly used. There are steel tarps, lumber tarps, canvas tarps, mesh tarps, etc. Steel tarps and lumber tarps are not made from steel or lumber but they are […]
Mishaps Caused By Truck Straps Malfunction
When heavy duty cargo is transported on the truck it is necessary to tie it down using straps. Even the government rule has made it compulsory for the truckers to use straps to tie down the load especially on a flatbed trailer. These straps are made of polyester webbing so that it allows some give […]
Advantages of Lumber Tarps are not only limited to Trucks
When the word tarp is mentioned, people tend to associate it to huge loads covered with lumber tarps or flatbed tarps. These tarps are definitely effective to secure an protect the cargo when being hauled by the truckers, but today the use of these tarps is not limited to covering heavy duty loads. Tarps are […]
What Are Trailer Tarps & How To Use Tarps For Trucks
What is a tarp? Tarps basically have a large and heavy blanket type structure and have multiple uses. Trailer tarps are usually made of water resistant material with grommets or D rings attached at the perimeter so that the tarp can be firmly tied down with the truck bed. Tarps are used by the truckers […]
Bungee Straps – Omnipresent and Reliable Tool
Bungee straps are reliable and multipurpose tools. They can be used in household activities to tie luggage on top of the vehicle, can be also used for sports and adventure activities. The most common or popular use of this strap is tie down truck. Uses of Bungee Strap: The bungees were originally been used as […]
Use Steel Tarps To Ensure Safety While Driving Heavy Loaded Truck
Tarpaulins or tarps are used to protect the cargo from weather effects and to secure them on the flatbed trailer so that the objects do not fall off from the truck. But it is not just for these reasons that it is necessary to use tarps, according to government rules and DOT standards also […]
Using Truck Tarps To Ensure Safety
It is important to take care of your belongings whenever they are being transported, because it is at such times when the goods come into contact with the external factors. While goods are being transported they are prone to damages caused by many factors. You need to protect your personal goods because they are your […]