Anyone who flatbed's knows that when tarping your system one of your main concerns once you have your cargo secured and covered by your tarp, is how long will that tarp last without getting punctured or worn down. Even the most experience flat-bedder knows that sometimes an unknown piece of road debris, an unseen piece of what your hauling or just plain weather can wear down the tarp. Luckily here at Tarpstop, we have seen a lot of this and want
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
June 6th through 8th is sure to be an interesting time. The CVSA will be conducting its 30th annual International Roadcheck. Make sure that all your tags are properly showing their load limits and that everything is strapped down correctly. They will be checking everything from brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft, exhaust systems and more. This year the CVSA will have a heavy focus on cargo securement. That was
Some of the most dependable securement straps to use when transporting cargo are Ratchet Straps. Unfortunately, due to sharp corners and constant rubbing these straps are usually some of the first items that need to be replaced. However, with proper care and minimal effort, a well-made ratchet strap can be utilized for years. Below are a few tips that we have put together on how to maintain your
Storage within refrigerated units have long been a very structured process. Not only do you have to consider temperature and ventilation but one simple step that is not given enough thought which is securing or fastening the cargo inside.
First of all, when loading everyone knows to stuff the container or unit within the shortest time possible so that the temperature does not affect either the inside of the unit or the cargo itself. You'll
