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.
This year the annual International Road check for 2018 has been announced and it will take place from June 5 to June 7. It is a three-day inspection event that happens across North America. According to the CVSA, during the 72-hour period, an average of 15 vehicles are inspected every minute.
Although inspectors generally conduct Level-1 inspections, each year the CVSA also puts extra emphasis
With all the worries about your cargo on the road it’s easy to forget that tarp maintenance is something that can save you tons of money. With just a little extra time spent making sure that your system is being utilized correctly, you can save tons not only in down time but also in money.
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The first and probably most important step in preventative maintenance for the Fastrak system is making sure the
With drivers spending so much of their time on the road, the cab of their truck becomes a second home to them. That's why keeping it clean is always a top priority for so many. With so much being done in such a small space like eating and drinking, sometimes garbage and dirt can sneak it's way into these areas. That's why we wanted to spend just a few minutes on simple DIY ways to keep your cab clean while not going out of your way from your regular
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
We always care about getting you the right tarping system for your flatbed. However, once chosen not many think about how best to keep their system from wearing down or even becoming damaged. Luckily there are some simple tips and tricks on how to keep your system in tip top shape as well as certain things to avoid.
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With Christmas at a close and the holiday spirit still in the air we could not help but still be in a giving mood here at Tarpstop. At our Perrysburg location we heard of the 'Play it Forward' toy drive and had to get involved. Working with both Levis Commons and Cousino Restoration, Tarpstop provided the truck for this event to load and unload all of the toys. Giving back to our community has become apart of our 'mantra' here at Tarpstop. Running
Recently the Bowling Green State University women's gymnastics team came to Tarpstop. They needed a solution for some of the wall installations that they were putting together for their team's lounge area and for a 'Wall of Fame" installation presented by Dr. Lee and Marge Meserve. As we are constantly running through walls for our customers, we saw this as a great opportunity to get involved in a project right in our backyard.
On September 12th Jeni Genskow, Director of Operations of Velocity One Transport, walked into Tarpstop and needed her tarping system fixed immediately. Having gone to a competitor and been unsatisfied with the wait time and product, she decided to try Tarpstop. There was damage to rails and tarping system not to mention more, but it needed to be fixed quick.
Upon inspection of the competitors system Tarpstop noticed the bulkhead was still not
This month, Tarpstop is celebrating its 15th year. We thank our clients, employees, and all those for their contributions to our continued success.
