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Iowa 80: World’s Largest Truckstop

Iowa 80: World’s Largest Truckstop

We had a great story idea about featuring a list of some of the top truckstops. One place kept coming up on the trucking forums: the Iowa 80 Truckstop.

Iowa 80: World’s Largest Truckstop

08.06.13 • 3 Minute Read

We had a great story idea about featuring a list of some of the top truckstops. One place kept coming up on the trucking forums: the Iowa 80 Truckstop.

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New 2" Ratchet Straps Now Available

More than 150 new colors, lengths, and options of 2" ratchet straps, including stainless steel ratchet straps and military straps now at US Cargo Control.

New 2" Ratchet Straps Now Available

07.22.13 • 2 Minute Read

More than 150 new colors, lengths, and options of 2" ratchet straps, including stainless steel ratchet straps and military straps now at US Cargo Control.

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How to Choose a Moving Dolly

How to Choose a Moving Dolly

Dimensions, weight load limit and wheel type are the three most important things to consider when choosing a moving dolly.

How to Choose a Moving Dolly

07.03.13 • 4 Minute Read

Dimensions, weight load limit and wheel type are the three most important things to consider when choosing a moving dolly.

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New Product: Pre-Stretched Wrap

Pre-stretched wrap is lighter, stronger and easier to use than traditional stretch wrap. Excellent for moving and shipping uses. In single roll and 4-packs.

New Product: Pre-Stretched Wrap

06.28.13 • 2 Minute Read

Pre-stretched wrap is lighter, stronger and easier to use than traditional stretch wrap. Excellent for moving and shipping uses. In single roll and 4-packs.

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New Hours of Service Rules for Interstate Truck Drivers

New Hours of Service Rules for Interstate Truck...

Article on blog.uscargocontrol.com reviews new Hours of Service rules that go into effect 7/1/13. Visit uscargocontrol.com for truckers log books and more.

New Hours of Service Rules for Interstate Truck Drivers

06.22.13 • 2 Minute Read

Article on blog.uscargocontrol.com reviews new Hours of Service rules that go into effect 7/1/13. Visit uscargocontrol.com for truckers log books and more.

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Customer Photos: Ratchet Straps

Customer Photos: Ratchet Straps

We received this photo from Elaine in Texas. She purchased US Cargo Control ratchet straps with chain extension to secure a tractor on a flatbed trailer.

Customer Photos: Ratchet Straps

06.19.13 • 2 Minute Read

We received this photo from Elaine in Texas. She purchased US Cargo Control ratchet straps with chain extension to secure a tractor on a flatbed trailer.

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