Lumber tarps are important cargo for flatbed truckers because logging is such a huge industry in North America, but it can also be heavy and dangerous. That’s why it’s important to choose high quality materials to truck lumber. Fortunately, investing in high-quality lumber tarps empowers you to take on many types of cargo that require […]
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6 Difference Types and Importance of Corner Protectors
In a perfect world, the American trucker could pull his or her rig into the yard, hook up a trailer in mere minutes, and be on his or her way down the road. However, we do not live in a perfect world. Truckers are responsible for securing their own loads prior to departure. When truck […]
5 Reasons on Why Truck Drivers Prefer Steel Tarps?
Flatbed truck drivers utilize several different kinds of truck tarps depending on the loads they carry. There are lumber tarps, smoke tarps, canvas tarps and the most preferred of all, heavy-duty steel tarps. Where the average driver may have only one each of the other kinds of tarps, he or she typically has a full […]
Why Are Only Some Loads Tarped
The sales staff at Mytee Products have the privilege of welcoming brand-new flatbed truckers to the industry by way of helping them figure out what kinds of cargo control supplies they need to keep on board. In so doing, it is not unusual for us to have conversations about the different kinds of truck tarps […]
Truck Tarps: Cargo Protection vs. Cargo Control
Here at Mytee Products, we sell all kinds of truck tarps. We have steel and lumber tarps for the most common flatbed jobs. We also have smoke tarps, machinery tarps, and even mesh tarps that can be used for a lot of different applications. The secret is choosing the right tarp for the job at […]
5 Questions to Ask Before Buying Tarps
In just a few short weeks, we at Mytee Products will begin seeing an influx of truck drivers coming in to stock up on tarps in preparation for the winter. Many of our customers have been driving trucks long enough to know exactly what they need. Others, might not be so sure of what they […]
Inventorying Cargo Control for Insurance Purposes
Every truck driver is familiar with the principle of inventorying cargo control supplies in advance of rougher winter weather. You need to know what you have so you know what to buy to be ready for the coming wind, snow, and sleet of winter. Yet the stormy summer of 2017 has been a reminder that […]
Best Ways to Tarp Loads on Flatbed Trucks and Trailers
It is important to provide the best tarp to the loads according to its durability. Flatbed trailers are used to haul loads that do not fit well in dry goods vans. Consequently, cargo on the back of a flatbed trailer does not enjoy the same protection offered by four walls and a roof. Drivers have […]
It’s All Flatbeds and Lumber Tarps in Bitterroot
As the sun comes up on the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana, the trucks are already lining up on one of several logging roads now active in the forest. Those trucks, and their drivers, are waiting for loads of lumber to be carried to a sawmill in Seeley Lake and other logging towns nearby. Up […]
The Science behind Flatbed Truck Tarps
Flatbed truck tarps are one of the most important tools a flatbed trucker can own. However, the tarps in the trucker’s toolbox are more than just randomly manufactured pieces of fabric in different colors. There is actually a science behind their design, science you may not be aware of. Flatbed truck tarps are designed in […]
Roll Tarps : Making Life Easier for the American Trucker
Companies such as Mytee Products sell many truck tarps to flatbed and dump truck drivers. Tarps are tools of the trade for protecting loads and meeting the regulations of the various states. We carry all sorts of products ranging from standard steel tarps to the largest and toughest lumber tarps. Recently, we have noticed a […]
Flatbed Truck Tarps: How to Tarp and Secure a Flatbed Load
Flatbed truck tarps are used to protect cargo from debris, ice, inclement weather, and other damaging elements during transport. They 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 effectively determine […]