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 […]
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Top 8 Flatbed Trucking Memes To Keep You Entertained On The Road!
In a low mood? Need a pick-me-up to fight that midday fatigue? While you’re hauling cargo on the road, we’ve hauled in some of our favorite flatbed trucking memes to put a smile on your face! Top Flatbed Trucking Memes There are some amazing flatbed trucking memes that keeps you very much entertained on […]
Tips to Save Money on Bulk Purchase of Corner or Edge Protectors
We know that flatbed truckers have many different choices when looking for a supplier for their cargo control supplies. It is our job to give them a reason to shop with us. We work hard to do just that. One of the things we do for our customers is to strive to always offer […]
5 Things Truckers Should Know About Moving Blankets
A lot of what we write about in our blog deals with flatbed truckers and various types of cargo control equipment such as, tarps, winches and straps, bungees. This post is a little different. We know that a considerable number of our customers haul dry goods vans instead of, or in addition to, flatbed trailers. […]
Make Your Truck Winter Ready with Winter Equipment
Winter is fast approaching and will be here before you know it! Truck driving in harsh, cold, icy weather can send a cold shiver down any driver’s spine. However, if a trucker prepares with winter equipment check, they can not only make it through the Winter months, but excel in strides. The first step […]
How Can Moving Blankets Extend the Life of Cargo Control Gear?
If you have ever moved from one house or apartment to another you have most likely come into contact with a moving blanket. Moving blankets (also known as shipping blankets) are thick, soft blankets that can cushion your possessions as you move. They are very widely used across the world. However, moving blankets can […]
Bulkheads: A Better Choice than Penalty Straps
Every professional truck driver knows that he or she is responsible for making sure cargo is properly secured at every step of transport. Both federal and state laws require it. As such, drivers use everything from chains to ratchet straps to blocks to keep cargo in place. Even bulkheads are an important part of […]
Important Things to Know About Warning Flags & Oversize Load Signs
No matter trucker haul heavy or oversized load occasionally or on a regular basis, but they must carry oversize load signs with them. Mytee products offers everything that any flatbed trucker need to mark their oversized load. Requirements of Oversize Load Safety Accessories Many flatbed truckers must transport an oversized load from time to time. […]
Applying Working Load Limit to Cargo Control for Securement of Flatbed Load
You are a professional truck driver browsing the Mytee website looking for new binders to add to your toolbox. At the back of your mind is the knowledge that you could possibly be completely unprepared for a new job if you do not purchase the right kinds of binders. As such, some of the concerns […]
How to be Prepared with Cargo Securement and Prevent Violations
Load safety is one of the most important aspects that must be taken care of. Cargo securement is not a difficult task but still proper attention is not given to it. If the load is not secured then it can be very dangerous as it can fall from the flatbed trailer and truck very easily. […]
Automated Truck Loading and Cargo Control: What to Expect
There has been an unstoppable flow of information relating to self-driving trucks coming from the media over the last 4 to 6 months. Now we are hearing news of a European company on the verge of bringing autonomous truck loading technology to our shores. So what does it all mean? More specifically, what does it […]
How to Use Ratchet Straps – Ultimate Step by Step Guide
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 again until there’s enough tension to secure the load. Ratchet cargo straps […]