Flatbed Tarps: Steel Tarps, Lumber Tarps and Coil Bags
Heavy-duty 18 oz. vinyl tarps in standard and custom sizes. Shipped nationwide from our shop in West Mifflin, PA.
Flatbed Tarps Made for Steel, Lumber and Coil Loads
Neilly Canvas makes flatbed tarps for owner-operators and fleets hauling steel, lumber, machinery and coils. Every tarp is made from 18 oz. vinyl, and we ship nationwide.
Steel tarps and lumber tarps are both flatbed tarps. The load decides which one you need. Most of our customers just call them truck tarps.
PGT Trucking, with about 1,000 trucks, has bought tarps from us since 1980.
Steel Tarps or Lumber Tarps: Which Do I Need?
Start with what you're hauling.
Steel tarps cover low, dense loads like steel plate, rod and pipe. They're narrower, with shorter drops.
Lumber tarps cover tall, bulky loads like lumber, building materials and equipment. They're wider, with longer drops to reach the deck.
Hauling rolled steel? A coil bag fits over the coil itself.
Steel Tarps
Our steel tarps cover steel loads with plenty of tie-down points for a tight fit. Each one has 2 or 3 rows of grommets down both sides.
Webbing and stainless steel triangle rings are available for added strength. Steel tarps last about 3 to 7 years, and we repair tarps too.
Coil Bags
Coil bags fit snugly over rolled steel coils. Grommets around the bottom secure the bag, and a row of webbing with stainless steel triangle rings around the middle keeps the load steady.
Lumber Tarps for Flatbeds
Lumber tarps cover large, bulky loads and protect them from weather and road debris. Each one has 3 rows of grommets down both sides.
Webbing and stainless steel triangle rings are available. Most lumber tarps come with a 6 foot or 8 foot drop.
Flatbed Tarp Sizes
To find the right flatbed tarp size, measure your load's length, width and height. The drop is how far the tarp hangs down each side.
| Product | Standard sizes | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Steel tarps | 14′ x 20′, 14′ x 25′, up to 20′ x 25′ | Low steel loads |
| Lumber tarps | 20′ x 25′, 22′ x 25′, 24′ x 27′ | About a 6′ drop (20′ wide) up to an 8′ drop (24′ wide) on a standard deck |
| Coil bags | 5′ x 5′ x 5′, 6′ x 6′ x 6′ | Single steel coils |
| Custom | Made to your measurements | Hotshot trailers and odd-size loads |
Send us your load size and we'll match it to a standard tarp or make one to order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Flatbed Tarps
Whether you need steel tarps or lumber tarps depends on the load. Steel tarps cover low, dense loads like steel plate and pipe. Lumber tarps cover tall, bulky loads like lumber and building materials, with longer drops.
The flatbed tarp size you need depends on your load's length, width and height. Neilly Canvas stocks standard steel and lumber tarp sizes and makes custom flatbed tarps to your measurements.
Choose a 6 foot or 8 foot drop lumber tarp based on load height. An 8 foot drop reaches the deck on taller loads. A 6 foot drop fits lower loads and weighs less.
A steel tarp lasts about 3 to 7 years. Neilly Canvas also repairs tarps when they wear.
Yes, Neilly Canvas ships tarps nationwide from our shop in West Mifflin, PA.
Yes, Neilly Canvas makes custom flatbed tarps to your measurements, including tarps for hotshot trailers and odd-size loads. Request an estimate with your load size.
Get the Right Tarp for the Job
Tell us what you're hauling and the size of your load. We'll recommend a tarp and give you a price, shipped anywhere in the country.