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Securing Your Flatbed Trailer with a Heavy Duty Truck Tarp
Securing a flatbed trailer and its load with a heavy-duty truck tarp is
just part of the routine for the American trucker. For new truckers,
or those who have never hauled...
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Securing Your Flatbed Trailer with a Heavy Duty Truck Tarp
Securing a flatbed trailer and its load with a heavy-duty truck tarp is
just part of the routine for the American trucker. For new truckers,
or those who have never hauled flatbed loads before, learning how
to effectively tarp is not the easiest thing in the world. It is an
acquired skill that takes time and experience to master.
Before tarping ever begins, the trucker must purchase the right
kinds of tarps for the loads he or she intends to haul. It is best to
choose heavy-duty tarps that can withstand the punishment of the
open road; we usually recommend 18-ounce vinyl or a PVC
product. Canvas and poly tarps do not tend to hold up very well
over multiple long hauls.
With the correct tarp in hand, securing your trailer is a three-step process:
1. Load Balance
Making sure a load is balanced does a number of things. First, it keeps the trailer evenly weighted for maximum safety
and fuel efficiency. Second,
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