Interested in checking out Tarpstop at one of the Tradeshows coming up? We have two shows on the horizon. This August 16th - 18th you can visit us right in our own backyard out in Bowling Green at the National Tractor Pulling Championship. You can find us there on the NorthEast side near the grandstands.
One show not enough, don't worry we'll be at another one as well. From August 23rd through the 25th, Tarpstop can also be seen in Dallas at
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
Looking to go to MATS 2018? Well you'll definitely find Tarpstop there this year. With over 1100 exhibitors in over 1 million square feet of space; it is going to be a premier year for Tarpstop at the show and you won't want to miss what will be going on.
We love trucking industry trade shows. Why? Because it gives us a chance to hear from you, our customers, directly. We get a chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones along the
Owner-Operators have always been a number of things from risk takers, entrepreneurs to even farmers. What is not as well known is many of these traits are shared by some of our most beloved presidents as well.
The History of Presidents Day
Presidents’ Day was established in 1885 to honor George Washington and is still officially called "Washington's Birthday" by the federal government!
Coming next month in March is the Mid American Truck Show the 22nd through the 24th. With a variety of things that we will be showing, one of the great new aspects that we will be promoting at the show this year is being able to check out your financing options immediately at the show.
We want to help by making it easier than ever to acquire a Fastrak® Rolling Tarp System. We have worked with our resources to provide a weekly financing option
Safety is very important when it comes to transporting your load from one place to another. According to the FMCSA all tie-downs must be attached and secured so that it does not become loose or unfastened, open, or release during transit. The location of these tie-downs must be located inboard of the rub rails. The FMCSA also requires one tie-down to secure a load that is five feet or less in length and weighs 1,100 pounds or less.
Our Fastrak ll is an engineered Rolling Tarp System that simplifies operation and increases overall utility. Not only is our system durable, reliable, and easy to operate but an Additional Feature we recommend would be to turn your system into a rolling billboard giving your business or brand a voice.
Your brand is what the outside world thinks of you. Building your brand onto your Fastrak will make the brand feel
When selecting a rolling Tarping System the first that comes to mind always is the freight or cargo that your transporting. When making your choice you will need to consider several factors since it could affect the profitability for years to come. Choosing the wrong tarping system can reduce productivity, limit the types of loads you can haul, increase downtime and lead to cargo damage.
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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
