Tarping question

My company just bought a bunch tarps made in China.....They're great......







































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The lightest tarps are NO Tarps at all....

 

most companies don't buy the lightest tarps they can because most drivers dont bother to use as much padding as they should under them. the lighter materials are either really spendy or easier to damage, or both. i have seen drivers issued a brand new set of tarps, and completely ruin them in only a few months. so he gets something really thick and heavy that may be able to stand up to his abuse and neglect.

 

Not really, keeping the tarps in boxes between the spreads for the rear and the front tarps and skirts in the headache rack box.

I moved the gear around to stop walking back and forth plus when I go to get something it was where I needed it. Tarping a load took less than 30 minutes to include securing the freight, not bad time and walking the trailer time reduced.

 

If you are worried about the weight of tarps, I suggest you forget flatbedding all together. Not trying to scare you off, but flatbedding can be a different challenge every day depending on the securement and tarping it requires. The weight of the tarps is usually the least of your headaches when loading. There are so many different variables that change on a daily basis that you have to be prepared for. Most of the time if you get your tarps out and on the ground, the forklifts will hoist them on top of the load for you.

 

lol. If you are worried about how much your tarps weigh, you definitely need to just go with Dry van.

 

That depends....I have had mills load lumber and then the forklift drivers take off and head for Miller Time.....Tarps still in the boxes...Oh well....Strap and go.....

 

Haha yes that is without a doubt

 

Can't believe someone asked that LO freakin L!!!! Which company has the slowest trucks?

 

I prefer a heavy, quality tarp. They drape better and don't blouse out so bad in the wind. Thin tarps suck and require too much attention and extreme care. Besides, even heavy lumber tarps are not any where near 100 lbs.