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Monthly Archives: September 2026

  1. Easy Ratchet Straps: What Makes Some Easier to Use Than Others?

    If you've ever stood on the side of a flatbed tightening strap after strap, you already know this: not all ratchet straps feel the same.

    A strap can have the right rating on paper and still be a pain to work with. Maybe the webbing is stiff and difficult to feed through the ratchet. Maybe the handle doesn't give you enough leverage. Or maybe the hook just doesn't cooperate with your trailer's anchor points.

    When you're securing loads for a living,

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  2. When the Power Went Out, the Gary Crew Kept Showing Up

    When severe storms and a derecho moved through Northern Indiana last month, they left a lasting impact on communities across the region, including Tarpstop’s Gary Service Center. The location was without power and unable to operate normally for two weeks. But the challenges didn’t keep the Gary team from showing up.

    Not a single employee called off during this difficult stretch. Everyone would have understood if someone needed to stay home, but

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