Cargo Control FAQs
Here are frequently asked questions about truck tarps and cargo control products.
Flatbed Truck Tarps FAQ's
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What are flatbed truck tarps?
Flatbed truck tarps are designed for commercial Semi Truck Flatbed Trailers, Step Deck Trailers and Hot Shot Trailers to cover cargo loads.
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What is a Step Deck Trailer?
Step Deck Trailer, or Single Drop Deck, is a type of trailer that is similar to traditional flatbed, but with two deck levels: upper deck and lower deck that drop down after clearing the tractor unit. Often, step deck trailers can haul taller loads than flatbed trailers and some have ramps for unloading.
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What is a Hot Shot Trailer?
Hot Shot Trailers are utilized using a Pickup, instead of a Semi Truck. They are lighter, and for smaller LTL loads, instead of your traditional heavy hauling freight trailers. Hot Shot Trailers are used the same way as a Step Deck would be, because they do sit a little bit lower to the ground. Really varies on heights for cargo on them.
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What flatbed truck tarps does MyTarp.com carry?
MyTarp.com carry full range of flatbed truck tarps. Here are some examples.
- Flatbed Truck Tarp with Side and Tail Drops - 4-foot, 6-foot, 8-foot drop. These are also called Lumber Tarps, because it was first used to carry lumber supplies.
- Flatbed Truck Tarp without any Side and Tail Drops. These tarps are are square or rectangle shape with no side or tail drop. They are also know as Steel Tarps, because they are popular for carry steel coil loads.
- Coil Tarps
- Smoke Tarps
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Can I pick up the flatbed truck tarps in Atlanta?
Yes, we keep most flatbed truck tarps in stock for immediate pickup in MyTarp.com Atlanta Warehouse. Our warehouse is conveniently located off I-75 just outside I-285 in Marietta.
Our Warehouse Address is:
MyTarp.com Warehouse
1831 West Oak Pkwy Ste G
Marietta, GA 30062
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What fabrics are MyTarp.com flatbed truck tarps made from?
Here are our flatbed truck tarp fabrics.
- 18 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester
- 18 / 14 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester (light weight version)
- 18 oz Vinyl Coated Polyester / Airbag Fabric Sidewall (light weight version)
- All Airbag Fabric (light weight version)
Dump Truck Tarps FAQ's
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What are dump truck tarps?
Dump truck tarps are designed for commercial Dump Trucks. The most popular dump truck tarps are front-to-back Lee system tarp.
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What fabrics are MyTarp.com dump truck tarps made from?
- Black Coated Mesh HD
- 18 Vinyl Coated Polyester
- 22 Vinyl Coated Polyester
- 21 oz Super Mesh
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Can I pick up the dump truck tarps in Atlanta?
Yes, for popular sizes. we keep some popular dump truck tarps in stock for immediate pickup in MyTarp.com Atlanta Warehouse. To inquire about availability, please call MyTarp.com at 40-551-4347.