When looking to start in your flatbed career one of the first things you worry about is the cost of a rolling tarp system. All you start to see are dollar signs. After a while you feel like you just need to get the cheapest system on the market. This is where most go wrong, they look at their system and career as a sprint rather than a marathon. It is important not to just consider all the initial expenses but also the expenses you may spend after
Let's be honest, no one wants to pull over to double check a tarp repair or look for noticeable holes in their tarp this time of year. With winter fast approaching it's better to be prepared earlier rather than later. You'll want to avoid battling the snow, going against high cold winds and avoiding ice on the road with an impaired system driving through this type of weather. We here at Tarpstop want to help protect you from any possible issues on
On Friday the 27th of October Tarpstop had it's monthly FUN FRIDAY. With a breakout session that almost seemed to stop everyone in there tracks. We broke out the hamburgers but more importantly we got the grill out and started grilling up some bratwurst which everyone could smell through the shop.
As everyone started to pile in to the sewing shop, they started to grab their buns and fill them with ketchup, mustard or onions. Although they all
Are you on the lookout for a new Flip system or do you just need to upgrade your old one? There are small but subtle differences between a manual and an electric system that may make the system right for you. Each has it's own set of pro's and con's, the difference is making sure that the system is suited to your needs.
The real question is what are you hauling and what are your needs?Are you pressed for time and trying to move many loads in a day?
Tarpstop recently was proud to showcase our outstanding and custom Fastrak II system at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show). The event was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, from September 25-28. The theme of Tarpstop's Booth was “Running Through Walls”, a motto we take with passion.
The inaugural show in Atlanta hosted 439 exhibitors covering 370,000 sq. ft. of net exhibition space. A total of 6,000
Soon to take effect on December 16th, 2017 will be the new ELD or (electronic logging device) mandate. With this new rule drivers will no longer be required to keep and maintain paper logs. They will, however, be required to maintain supporting documentation and submit them to their carrier or, for owner-operators, keep them on file. The new mandate, however, will not apply to drivers of vehicles built before the year 2000 — a change made from
One of the most commonly used items in a truck drivers arsenal is the winch strap. With the need to tie down the cargo that is being transported this product has become an invaluable asset. Without the means to secure and control a freight load all else is mute.
Tarpstop stocks some of the better quality and lower priced straps in the industry in Exaloy Cargo Control. The four inch winch straps are rated for a 5,400# WLL. They are polyester woven
When flat bedding one of the most undervalued tools to buy with the truck is the tool box that you choose. Able to store multiple types of tools to winch straps and even tarps, the tool box can act as your best storage space. Sometimes choosing what it is made of though can be quite difficult, especially since both can do the job. It is always important to remember these small bits of information below when choosing either stainless or aluminum.
Last week Jason Acord from First Rate Finance took a trip out to Tarpstop to educate the Sales team on all of the amazing options for financing that First Rate Finance has to offer. We originally began working with FRT back in April and found that it was something that we couldn't pass up. Back in April we worked to finally help our customers be able to start financing a Fastrak for as low as $164.99* or less per week.
One topic that
Every trucker knows that storage on his or her flatbed is something they keep in the forefront of their mind. Sometimes the most troublesome thing to deal with is where to store excess straps, especially if they are the smaller kind. Although holding on to straps you may not be using right now may seem like excess, it's always better to be able to be sure your load is securely tightened then have an accident on the road. Here at Tarpstop we've looked
