The answer is pretty simple actually. It just depends upon what you’re hauling. Does the load need to stay dry? If so, a vinyl coated fabric is called for. If you’re hauling dirt, gravel, or nursery stock and you just need to contain the load to prevent it blowing away, a mesh tarp may be your best bet. Each type has its strengths. Let’s take a closer look and see which style of tarp might be best for your needs.
Generally speaking, vinyl tarps
There are a lot of rolling tarp systems out there to choose from. Some of them look really good. Some of them might even BE really good. But we’re convinced the Fastrak® Rolling Tarp System is the best. Period.
Why are we so confident? Because our current Fastrak II is the most advanced evolution of our original system that debuted in 2005. Since then, we’ve
Veteran truck drivers have picked up quite a few tips and tricks for organizing their headboards. These truckers hold some of the best kept secrets in the industry! Today, I'll share a few of them with you, and if you implement these ideas it can save you time and money. We all want a safer, more enjoyable ride, don't we?
One of the most effective things we can focus on is your headboard options. Most of our customers are aware that we offer
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
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
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
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 2014’s
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
