How are Truck Tarps Beneficial for Truckers
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Tarps are used in the transport industry since decades now to cover the loads while being hauled by the truckers. But what are the benefits of truck tarps for trucks for the truckers? And how are they beneficial to the transporters?
Different Types of Tarps are Available:
There are various types of truck tarps available with Mytee Products. For example lumber tarps, steel tarps, mesh tarps, machinery tarps etc. Let’s discover them one by one.
1. Lumber Tarps:
Lumber tarps are basically used to cover the lumber on a flatbed trailer. These lumber tarps are made of heavy duty vinyl material and are able to protect the cargo from inclement weather and damage. These types of tarps are specially designed to cover tall loads of wood on a trailer.
2. Steel Tarps:
Steel tarps are also made of heavy-duty 18 oz vinyl material as they are particularly intended to cover and protect steel products like wires and sheets. These steel tarps keep the load free from corrosion and rust.
3. Mesh Tarps:
Mesh tarps allow some amount of air and moisture to pass through it so these tarps are used to cover the material that needs tie down but is not affected by the weather conditions. Materials like gravel, small rocks and sand can be covered by these tarps.
Benefits of Truck Tarps:
1. Protection:
Tarps are able to protect the cargo on a flatbed trailer from all types of external elements. Cargo which is loaded properly on a flatbed trailer and covered with appropriate tarp will remain in place over a long distance journey, passing through different weather conditions and rough routes. Much of the worry of the truckers is reduced by securing their cargo by a tarp.
2. Safety & Security:
Truckers have the responsibility to deliver the cargo undamaged to its destination. They face harsh weather condition, uneven roads and other type of challenges while they are hauling a heavy duty cargo. Trailer tarps are the perfect solution for the truckers as they come in many varieties and also in different types of dimensions. Truckers can always find a tarp that suits their load type from so many options available for safe transportation of goods.
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Heavy Duty 18oz Lumber Tarp 24×27 (8′ Drop)
Price: $289.99
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Heavy Duty 18oz Lumber Tarp 24×27 (8′ Drop) – Stainless Steel D-Rings
Price: $298.99
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Airbag / Parachute Fabric Ultra Light 14oz Lumber Tarp
Price: $219.99
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All in all tarps or tarpaulins are very useful and important hardware for truckers. It doesn’t matter what type of cargo you haul, but it is important to use a tarp to secure it for your and other motor drivers’ safety on roads.
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