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. […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ideal Place of Tarps and Straps on Trucks : Above or Below?
One of the questions we frequently hear from new flatbed truckers is whether to strap a load above the tarp or not. This question arises from the fact that new truckers see their veteran counterparts do it both ways. Some like their straps above the tarps; others like them below. But it is truly a […]
Your Choice of Bungee Straps Matter to Secure the Load
Our regular customers know that Mytee Products carries heavy-duty bungee straps made with 100% EPDM rubber. They also know that EPDM bungee straps are ideal for flatbed trucking, where straps are expected to withstand a tremendous amount of punishment day in and day out. In light of that, we want to use this post to […]
3 Ways Cargo Control is A Lot Like Planning Loads
Owner-operators have one of the toughest jobs in trucking. Not only are they hauling loads from coast-to-coast, they are also responsible for every other aspect of their businesses. They handle bookkeeping, taxes, and even contacting brokers and shippers to obtain loads. Making it as an owner-operator is not easy. Over the years we have talked […]
The Roadcheck is Over – Now What?
By the time you read this post, the 2019 CVSA Roadcheck will be in the record books. Trucks throughout North America will have been inspected by CVSA, federal, and state police officials in an attempt to remind drivers of their responsibilities toward road safety. We will not know until later this year how well the […]
How to Secure Cargo with an E-Track 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, cargo still needs to be kept in place during transit to prevent […]
Get Ready for Roadcheck 2019
It’s that time of year again when the entire trucking industry is talking about the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck. This year’s event runs from June 4-6. The emphasis for 2019 is steering and suspension. The CVSA teams up with police agencies and other regulatory bodies throughout North America to conduct the […]