Tarpstop News
- September 08, 2018
This September 18th - 20th we'll be taking our usual trek down to London, Ohio for the 56th annual Farm Science Review. Attracting over 140,000 visitors who come to view products, commercial exhibitors and learn about the latest in agricultural advancements. the education from Ohio State and Purdue is second to none.
Located at booth #937 near entrance C we will be showcasing many of our Cargo Control products as well as our systems. While
- August 15, 2018
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
- June 06, 2018
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.
The focus of International Roadcheck 2018
Although inspectors generally conduct Level-1 inspections, each year the CVSA also puts extra emphasis
- April 23, 2018
While driving down the road some drivers may want their cab rack to stick out, others prefer to use them for what they are known for. There is nothing wrong with using cab racks to spruce up the drivers cab. But the cab racks or 'headache racks' do have multiple purposes.
Why Cab Racks?
Many cab racks not only designed to make your cab look "stylish" but are also there
- March 12, 2018
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
- March 09, 2018
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.
TIGHTEN
The first and probably most important step in preventative maintenance for the Fastrak system is making sure the - February 19, 2018
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! - February 15, 2018
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
- February 11, 2018
Recently Tarpstop donated a WNL Product, Practi-TRAINER Essentials Universal AED Trainer. This kit comes with the AED Training module and Training pads for both Adult and Child/Infant training. With one of our very own Brian Peterson apart of the Corps we really thought this was a chance to make an impact on the local community up in Taylor, MI. Taylor CERT is known for being there for first aid needs at local events around the city and having this
- February 02, 2018
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.