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In the bustling city of High Point, North Carolina, a gem for truck and trailer repair services shines brightly. Skip’s The Rolling Tarp Specialists stands out as a beacon of reliability and expertise in the industry. With a commitment to excellence and a team of knowledgeable professionals, Skip’s has become the go-to destination for all your tarp […]

What is a headache rack? Why is it called a headache rack? Despite its name, the headache rack is there to prevent headaches for people in the trucking business. The term probably originated from the fact that the main purpose of the headache rack is to prevent head injuries caused by cargo shifts during sudden

In the trucking business, countless types of deck trailers are available depending on the type of cargo and operational needs. Two of these types of trailers are the step deck trailer and lowboy trailers. These two are always clumped together because of their similarities. The most obvious similarity is that both step deck trailers and

Every year, road safety takes center stage during Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing risky driving behaviors and promoting safe driving practices among commercial and passenger vehicle drivers across the USA, as well as, Canada, and Mexico.  This crucial initiative, spearheaded by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), underscores the importance

The importance of trucking The trucking industry in the United States is a major part of the transportation industry. For decades, it has helped move the economy by hauling products, machinery, and equipment from production facilities to stores and consumers. Trucks, including the drop deck trailer, have delivered the most essential supplies to all communities

Truck safety is not only important for your well-being as a truck driver, but you can also impact the health of other drivers on the road. Your safety on the road directly impacts other motorists and your bottom line. Since this is the case, driving safely and cautiously is especially important, especially when hauling larger

2023 felt like it flew by; in the world of flatbed trucking, there were a lot of changes and challenges that companies had to face. Between the inconsistencies of fuel pricing, driver shortages, freight recessions, and inflation battle, the last year has provided a lot to overcome. With the past year the industry has had,

The short answer to the question, “What is a Double Drop Trailer?”, is the double drop trailer, or lowboy, is often used to carry equipment or goods taller than what is normally transported, up to 12 ft, or 3.66 meters, in height. Trailers that have large hauling capability are designed according to a variety of