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 a […]
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Cargo Control, Inspection & Shipping Checklist: Download and Print Checklist PDF
We’ve all seen a checklist before, in fact, a checklist is used before doing a lot of things that either require special care such as going on a long road trip or performing a dangerous stunt. These checklists are put in place to make sure nothing important is forgotten about or neglected along the way. […]
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 […]
6 Important Things to Know about Tire Chains for Winter Snow
Do you routinely drive in regions requiring snow chains during the winter? If so, you know all about what it means to chain up before heading into bad weather. If you are new to trucking or winter driving, tire chains may be foreign to you. One thing is for sure in either case: chains can […]
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 […]
11 Tools To Ramp-Up Your Cargo Hauling Career
When you’re just starting out, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by all the flatbed trucking products out there. Fortunately, when it comes to cargo hauling, you can cut through the BS. If you’re not sure what’s a true hauling “need” versus something that’s merely a “want,” we’ve got you covered! 11 Important Tools […]
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. […]
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 […]