Every truck driver knows that Alberta’s weather doesn’t play around. One day brings freezing temperatures and blowing snow, and the next brings rain, heavy winds, or blazing sun. When you haul freight on an open flatbed, the protection and securement of your load depend heavily on the reliability of your equipment. Heavy-duty rubber tarp straps become a boon at such…
To a flatbed driver, the safety of the load is paramount in determining the success of a haul; unsafe trailer loads are disastrous. Dangerous, costly, and potentially fatal are shifts, sliding, or unsecured loads. Picking flatbed truck accessories is not merely a matter of convenience, but a matter of importance as regards security, compliance, and punctual delivery. Securing tools have got…
When cargo is secured, every truck driver knows the importance of using trusted equipment. If you’re carrying lumber, machinery, or even tarped goods on Alberta highways, it often comes down to your securement gear for a nice trip rather than a roadside disaster. Among the many options, one common debate is rubber tarp straps vs. bungee cords. Both are used…
