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
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
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
Recently Tarpstop had a chance to work with The Right Direction and help with creating the rain tarps that would be used in conjunction with their ramps and jumps. We were overjoyed with the result since this turned out to be one of the projects where you could actually see the effects of what we built in action with the children.
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Today began the official work on the state route 'Diverging Diamond' Interchange through Wood County. It is important that when traveling to keep in mind that SR 25 between Eckel Junction Road and Jefferson Street, will be reduced to one lane due to bridge work. The project is slated to be complete in October should schedule and weather permit. In mid-July, the ramp from southbound I-475 to SR 25 will be closed for about 5 weeks.
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