Ratchet straps, also called tie-down straps, are highly helpful when transporting cargo in a vehicle. The ratchets allow you to make sure the ratchet straps are taut and the items are tied down securely to a roof rack, truck bed or elsewhere. Flat hooks are compatible with flat anchor points, like stake pockets, a rub rail, or the underside of a trailer.

Tarp straps are generally used to secure tarp systems to flatbed trailers for transport to protect the cargo from the elements such as rain, snow, ice, direct sunlight, and strong winds.