I have previously discussed Transfer Trailer Tarp Systems in prior posts, but for this post, I'd like to dig in a little deeper and unpack more details on the various tarping solutions available for these large open-top trailers.  One note before moving on..."transfer...

Although the title of this post is Dump Truck Replacement Tarps, please don’t overlook this post if you own a dump trailer, roll-off truck, belly dump or transfer trailer as I do offer replacement tarps for all those tarp systems as well.  Yes, the context of this...

Steel Swing Arms vs Aluminum Swing Arms: Better or Preference? It’s amazing that it took me this long to write a blog on Steel Swing Arms vs Aluminum Swing Arm Tarp Systems as I actually ask this question of my customers with virtually every Swing Arm System…”Do you...

That is one question I hear a LOT!  I don’t mind, of course and I try to give a realistic answer based on the type of truck tarp system the customer is inquiring about.  My answers cover a wide range of responses from “pretty easy” to “it will take about 20 man hours...

I’ve been thinking about doing a blog post on Truck Tarp System Replacement Parts, but have never really been able to get started as I just don’t know how I can make a blog post about truck tarp system replacement parts even mildly interesting?  So here is sit…waiting...

I’m often asked to provide assistance with tarp system installation questions.  This could be something as simple as “how do I connect the tarp to the roller bar?”  Or something a little more involved, such as “how do I find the pivot point for my tarp swing arms?” ...

New Innovative Tarping Technology As a consumer, I love when new innovative “things” become available.  Of course, the easy example here is the most recent smartphone which blows away the technology of prior generation phones.  But we are not talking about electronics...

Electric Dump Truck Tarp Systems | The King of the Heavy Hauling Industry Many of my conversations with customers will begin with me asking probing questions to determine what type of dump truck tarp system will best meet their load containment requirements.  When I...

Refuse Truck Tarp Systems | Not Really for Dump Trucks...  When I think of Refuse Truck Tarp Systems, I generally will not lump Dump Truck Tarp Systems into the mix.  For the most part, Dump Truck Tarp Systems are used for the containment of a full range of load...

Hmmm?  What is the best way to draft a blog post about “mesh dump truck tarps?  Really, not a whole heck of a lot to say, I mean it’s just a mesh material fabricated into a “tarp”.   But, regardless, I’m going to give it a go and see what happens.  So, without further...

Heavy Duty Dump Truck Tarps -  Now go back and read that again, but read it in one of those deep Sam Elliot type advertising voices.  Sounds good right?  Well maybe not to you, but since I sell heavy-duty dump truck tarp systems, it’s the way I want to hear it in my...

This is a great industry!  The truck tarp system industry that is.  I entered the industry as a side gig just to earn a few extra bucks.  I had no idea back in 1993 that I would become The Tarpguy and still be selling and installing dump truck tarp systems over 25...

Accordion Style Cable Tarp Systems My first “real” exposure to the dump truck and dump trailer tarping industry was to install an accordion style, cable tarp system, specifically the Merlot Panel Tarp system.  I was sold!  What a great way to...

Shur-Co, Ironside | Aero, SideKick 2 | Mountain Tarp, Smooth Roll | Roll-Rite, STS Side Dump Tarp Systems We here on the east coast don't get the opportunity to see too many side dump tarp systems in our neck of the woods.  Traveling through...

Automatic Roll-Off Container Tarp Systems ROLL OFF TARPS SYSTEM! -  I had to put that in bold caps as the Roll-Off tarp system is the toughest, most heavy-duty tarping system manufactured. Also, Roll-Off tarps systems are pitted against the toughest environments every...

Truck Tarps I really enjoy speaking with customers from all over the country about their truck tarps systems needs.  Whether they need a dump truck tarp system or trailer tarp system I always enjoy the conversations.  It’s so uplifting to learn about hard-working men...

Industrial dump truck tarp systems ! I like the sound of that. Anytime the word “industrial” is added to a description, the item or piece of equipment immediately gains more respect.  It’s not just a dump truck tarp system it’s an “industrial”...

Pull Tarp Systems Pull Tarp Style Tarp Systems -  Are a cool alternative to the more common flip tarp or swing arm tarp systems for dump trucks and trailers.  Why?  Well, the pull tarp is a very basic. It's  easy to use, and easy to install...

Dump Trailer Tarp Systems come in all shapes and sizes.  End dumps, side dumps, walking floor and bottom dumps are just a few.  Likewise, the tarping systems that contain the loads hauled by these trailers come in a variety of styles, designs,...

  Truck Tarp Covers  ...Since I am the “Tarpguy” it seems appropriate to have at least a couple of blog posts discussing the actual “tarp” or “canvas” that covers and contains the load.  In a previous post, I suggested that the mechanics of the tarp system is the...

Waste - Refuse Tarp SystemsThe containment of loads may not be any more important than in the waste and refuse industry. where very light debris is often hauled.  Think normal household trash…do any of us really want a bag of food waste, diapers and milk...

Dump Truck Tarp Systems get no R.E.S.P.E.C.T! I have found that when I tell people that I sell dump truck tarp systems they tend to think of the “tarp” (the material) component of that description and not the “system” component.  The tarp gets all of the attention....

Dump Truck Tarps Systems   I just recently received a call asking me “what is a flip tarp?”  “Is that the same as a tarp system for a dump truck?”  Absolutely!  Like so many industries, we in the truck tarp industry use a lot of generic terms to describe our...

Commercial Truck Tarps Several generic terms are used to describe the commercial truck tarps systems used on roll-off trucks.  This includes Automatic Roll-Off Systems, Auto-Tarper, Automatic-Tarper, and Armless Tarper just to name few.  Of course, the commercial...

I Sell Heavy Duty Truck Tarps... Often when we meet somebody new, the question of “what do you do” (for a living) will generally come up at some point during the conversation. I have a variety of ways to describe my “job”, “business”, or “profession” but almost every...

Truck Tarping Applications Truck Tarping Applications -One of the most common questions I am asked by my customers is "what tarp material is best for my truck".  What they really mean is what material is best for my application.  Generally speaking, there are three...

Pioneer HR1500 Automatic Tarp System on a Roll-Off Truck Decisions, Decisions...What Tarp System to choose? Selecting a tarp system for your Dump Truck, Dump Trailer or Roll-Off Truck can be a difficult decision.  You desire the best load containment but also want...