Dump trucks are essential vehicles to help you transport necessary materials to and around construction sites. As such, making sure that dump truck loads are secure is crucial to managing projects well and keeping drivers (both operating the truck and those behind and around the truck) safe. Fortunately, there are a host of tarp systems that you can use on your dump trucks. But what are they, and how should they be installed? Let’s take a look at three ways tarp systems should be installed on dump trucks and the importance of using one.
1. Using a Manual Tarp System
Manual tarp systems may not be the most state-of-the-art option, but they are reliable and perfect for those who are looking to install cost-effective solutions to keep loads in while traveling. Manual tarp systems generally consist of cranks that serve to tighten the tarp down onto the load to secure it, and these are quite easy to install. Better yet, if you need tarp system replacement parts later, you’ll be able to find them fairly easily without having to worry about any electric parts that would be featured in the other suggestions below.
2. Using a Mechanical or Electric Tarp System
Mechanical or electric tarp systems are systems that essentially help truckers secure loads with less difficulty. You might wish to install these on your trucks if you’re looking to counteract some of the difficulties that truckers experience on the job or reduce strain-based injuries. While there may be some work that still needs to be done on the end of those who are handling your dump trucks, the mechanical systems streamline the process so that they can rest assured their load is secure no matter where they’re going with it.
3. Using an Automatic Tarp System
Another way to install a tarp system is to use new automatic tarp systems instead of the other options listed above. Automatic tarp systems do all of the work for truckers so that they only have to focus on getting their load to where they need to go, automatically tightening the tarp down and providing them with the peace of mind that they need knowing it’s not going anywhere. Then, when they’re ready to dump the materials, they just have to press a button to loosen the tarp, and they’re ready to go. These systems are a bit more technical to install, but they’re worth it if you want to make your workforce more effective.
If you work in an industry that requires the use of dump trucks, it’s important to focus on the type of tarp systems that you’re installing on these vehicles. However, it can be hard to know which one you should choose if you don’t know where to begin. Use the three different tarp systems listed above to learn more about what your options are and which ones are a good fit for your organization’s budget, your goals (or what you’re looking to avoid), and the needs of your dump truck operators.