When trucking for a living, the winter months can not only be the most dangerous but also be the most hazardous for your tarping system. In order to alleviate any possible issues you might face on the road, we thought we would put together this little list for you to help stretch the life of your tarp during these months.
1.) Keep Snow off the Top
One of the worst things for a system is while driving
The best way to make money while still having your flatbed maintained, patched, repaired or otherwise 'down' is to schedule runs in between your hauls. One thing many newer drivers don't realize is that the best way to keep themselves moving is to schedule pickups or drop-offs where their regular maintenance or fixes are needed.
A common type of repair job we see at Tarpstop is usually a 'patch' job for a slight tear in the tarp. This may seem like
With the New Years right around the corner you are probably getting ready to spring into action to make the most of 2020. For truck drivers and fleets, the new year is a great time to set the pace of your business for the coming year. Before you do you might consider reading below to see some of the things that you might want to be aware of before starting out.
INCREASE IN CARGO THEFT
As the New Year approaches so does cargo theft. Truck drivers,
When starting with a Flip System, it may seem rudimentary or almost self-explanatory what one would need. However, you'd be amazed at how many people forget the basics.
Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong tarp material.
The devil is in the details! When transporting your load from one site to another, the tarp can play a pivotal role. The most commonly suggested material for the tarp would be the mesh tarp as opposed to vinyl. Air is allowed to pass through
When you're getting into the trucking industry, and you're looking at how to cover your loads. What are the key indicators that you use to make sure you are making the right choice? More often than not, some of the simplest things can cause costly issues down the road if not addressed right away.
Repairs, Patches and Fix Up's
The first thing on a driver's mind when shopping a system always is the cost. The one thing left out of that equation, however,
Recently the company Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. stopped into the Perrysburg, OH location to get an installation for a new stepdeck rolling tarp system. Although the usual turnaround time can be between 6-8 days depending on accessories, Gulfstream had a critical deadline to be met. With this in mind, our team jumped into action to push this work through so Gulfstream could meet its critical timeline.
TARPSTOP JUMPS IN!
One of our sales team members,
When owning your own trucking company one of the most crucial parts of the business is determining profitability. Although it may seem obvious, it can be a very daunting and complicated process. Tracking money in and money out is a key part to calculating revenue and profit per mile. This will help determine you company's financial health.
Always begin this process by tracking any of your expenses. After analyzing your miles and learning your cost
The Brake Safety Week is scheduled for the upcoming September 15th through the 21st. Roadside safety inspections will be conducted on commercial vehicles throughout North America. Any Vehicles that have critical brake violations or inspection violations will be restricted from traveling until they are corrected. It is important to make sure to have all inspections done before traveling so it will be easier to travel during these times. All commercial
This September the 17th through the 19th we will be taking ourselves back to London, Ohio for the annual Farm Science Review. You can find us at our normal spot near entrance C at booth #937. We'll be taking our Fastrak Direct so we can educate many of the attendees about the benefits of tarping. We'll also bring our mini Side-Lok system so they can learn about the various systems that we have.
It’s always tough to say which is the bigger draw
The 2019 international roadcheck IS HERE! Within this time period commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections on commercial motor vehicles. There is always a focus on category of violations. This year's focus will be on steering and suspension systems.
During the International Roadcheck, CVSA-certified inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a
