Uncover the Truth About Tarp Systems: An inexpensive tarp may cost more in lost productivity

摘要

Dump truck and trailer cycle times, downtime and repair costs can escalate as you try to save a few dollars on tarp systems. There are also safety concerns with some of the less expensive hand tarps and manual systems. You don't want people crawling around the trucks. It is much safer to be able to tarp the load from ground level. Purchase price is only part of the equation when selecting a tarp system. "The thing we see most often that lends itself to the contractor having problems is they opt for an inexpensive or price-based system," says Glenn Ray, vice president sales/market development, Pulltarps Mfg. "In the long run, it doesn't last." For example, consider what typically happens when tarp laws become enforced in a certain region. "The operators go out and buy the cheapest thing they can get their hands on," says Ray. "In six months or a year, when it falls apart, they have resigned themselves to the fact that they are going to have to tarp. In the long run, you save money by buying good equipment. They are willing to make the investment at that point."