What Pulltarps does

Pulltarps designs and manufactures automatic and semi-automatic tarping systems for commercial dump trucks, trailers, and work vehicles, plus replacement tarps and supporting parts. Founded in 1992 and headquartered at 1250 North Marshall Ave, El Cajon, California, the company produces systems ranging from $1,800 semi-automatic pull-rope/spring-return units up to roughly $5,400 fully electric automatic arm systems, plus replacement tarps in HD mesh, 18oz waterproof vinyl, and 400°F-rated asphalt materials priced $250-$900. Core technologies include Double Wrap Teardrop Technology for the tarp-to-pullbar interface, 1.3 HP 12V DC electric arm drives, spring-loaded roller mechanisms, and CNC-cut, double-lock-stitched tarps manufactured in-house using Yaskawa robotic welding and HAAS CNC equipment. The portfolio is protected by at least 15 registered US/EU/UK patents plus 4 trademarks and 3 pending PCT filings.

Name

Pulltarps

Legal name

Roll-Rite LLC

Website

https://pulltarps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pulltarps, founded 1992 in El Cajon, California, manufactures automatic and semi-automatic truck tarping systems, replacement tarps, and parts for dump trucks, trailers, landscaping vehicles, and asphalt haulers across the US via dealer and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Tarping Systems

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB), Mining & Quarry Haulage Vehicle Manufacturing (Dump Trucks/Haulers) (IMACAFAC)

Keywords

• Truck tarping systems
• Automatic tarp systems
• Dump truck tarps
• Commercial vehicle tarps
• Replacement tarps

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tarp System Sales: Sale of complete automatic and semi-automatic tarping systems for dump trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Systems include housing, arms, motors, and mounting hardware.
2. Replacement Tarps: Sale of replacement tarps in various materials including HD mesh, vinyl, and asphalt-rated tarps. Custom sizing available through configurator.
3. Parts and Accessories: Sale of individual components including electric motors, roller tubes, arm kits, springs, switches, wire, and mounting hardware.
4. Custom/Configured Orders: Custom-manufactured tarps and systems that may take up to a month to manufacture and ship, representing higher-value configured products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pulltarps designs and manufactures automatic and semi-automatic tarping systems for commercial dump trucks, end dumps, landscaping trailers, and articulated trucks (Class 1-3 through Class 9), using electric-motor-driven or spring-return deployment mechanisms. Its offering includes EZ-Fit universal configurator kits, replacement tarps in HD mesh / waterproof vinyl / 400-degree-rated asphalt materials, and a comprehensive parts line (motors, roller tubes, springs, switches, wiring, mounting hardware). All products are manufactured in El Cajon, California with CNC cutting, robotic welding, and Lock Stitch sewing.

Product overview

Pulltarps manufactures automatic and semi-automatic tarping systems for dump trucks, trailers, and work trucks. The product portfolio centers on three main system types: Automatic Systems (electric motor-powered for effortless deployment via switch), Semi-Auto Systems (manual pull rope with spring return), and EZ-Fit Systems (pre-configured universal kits). Core branded products include the Steel Protector, SuperShield 9500, Open 9000, Core, X-Pando, and Aluminator series. The company also offers a comprehensive line of replacement tarps in Heavy Duty Mesh, Super HD Mesh, 18oz Waterproof Vinyl, and 400-degree Rated Asphalt materials. Supporting the systems are extensive parts including electric motors (1.3 HP 12V DC), roller tubes, springs, arm assemblies, switch kits, wire, pull rods, load climber kits, and ratchet assemblies. Pulltarps products serve multiple truck classes from landscaping trailers (Class 1-3) through Class 9 articulated trucks, and are designed and manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperShield™: Heavy-duty tarping system series including SuperShield 9500 series
• Steel Protector™
• Aluminator™
• Core™
• X-Pando™
• Open 9000
• Double Wrap Teardrop Technology
• Load Climber
• Tarp Tamer
• Smart Switch

Products and services

• Automatic Tarp Systems Electric-motor-driven automatic tarping systems for dump trucks and trailers, including Steel Protector+ Automatic, Open 9000E, SuperShield 9500E, Core Automatic, X-Pando Automatic, Aluminator 7000 E-Series, and Steel Protector+ Arm System with Electric Arms to 30'. An electric motor retracts the tarp into the housing and spring tension deploys it via arm pivot, controlled by a switch for one-person cab operation. Designed for fleet and owner-operator buyers across Class 7-8 dump trucks, end dumps, and trailers.
• Semi-Automatic Tarp Systems Semi-automatic tarping systems that deploy by manually pulling the tarp out over the load with a pull rope while spring tension returns it to the roller housing. Includes Steel Protector, Steel Protector+, Open 9000 Manual, SuperShield 9500M, SuperShield 8500M, Open 9000M, OPEN 6000M, and 22ft Manual Arm Kit. Targeted at landscaping operators, smaller dump truck fleets, and Class 1-3 work truck buyers wanting lower-cost automatic capability without electric motors.
• EZ-Fit Universal Tarp Systems Pre-configured universal-fit tarp kits (Core Automatic, Core Semi-Automatic, X-Pando E-Series, Steel Protector+ with the 3-step systems configurator) that enable customers to choose housing, arms, motor, and tarp to fit specific truck sizes via an online configurator. Designed for fleet buyers seeking a streamlined, configured solution without custom engineering.
• Replacement Tarps Replacement tarps for dump trucks and trailers in Heavy Duty (HD) Mesh, Super HD Mesh, 18oz Waterproof Vinyl (seamless full-width), and 14oz 400-degree rated Asphalt Tarp with urethane coating and grommets every 3 feet. Available in standard universal sizes (14ft-22ft lengths, 84in-88in widths) plus custom sizing via the online tarp builder. Targets fleets replacing worn tarps and asphalt haulers needing heat-rated materials.
• Throw Tarps Manual throw tarps in 10'x12' through 10'x44' sizes, including black HD mesh and vinyl variants, for load covering without a fixed tarp system. Targeted at landscaping operators and smaller dump truck users needing low-cost manual coverage.
• Parts and Accessories Individual components for tarping systems including 1.3 HP 12V DC electric motors and motor assemblies, electric and spring roller tube assemblies (80in-100in), arm kits (including 22ft manual), chrome motor covers, replacement springs, teardrop pullbars (e.g., 103in rear crossbar), Smart Switch 12V kits, deluxe high-amperage switch kits, Aluminum EZ-Mount assemblies, offset mounting brackets (4-6in), load climber and asphalt load climber kits, ratchet assemblies, arm catcher kits, 50 Amp quick disconnect assemblies, 6-gauge dual-conductor wire (50ft-120ft), pull rod hardware kits, plastic end caps for roller tubes, and bolt-on mounting plates. Used by dealers, service centers, and fleet maintenance teams to install, repair, and upgrade existing tarp systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved fuel economy when tarping empty trucks
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roll Rite, LLCcoreOthersPulltarps is a brand of Roll Rite, LLC, which is the parent company. Both brands share warranty documentation and the parent company manufactures products under both brands. Roll Rite handles gear motor products warranty.
• Safe FleetcoreOthersPulltarps and Roll Rite are brands under Safe Fleet. Safe Fleet was acquired by Clarience Technologies. Pulltarps warranty and terms documents reference safefleet.net for privacy policy and terms.
• Clarience TechnologiesminorOthersClarience Technologies acquired Safe Fleet, making Pulltarps part of the Clarience Technologies portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Gator Covers: Niche manufacturer focused on tarp and cover solutions for trucks and trailers. Smaller, more specialized competitor with narrower product breadth than Pulltarps.
• Truxedo: Manufacturer of truck bed covers and tonneaus. Adjacent in the truck accessory and tarp/cover category but primarily focused on pickup-truck consumers rather than commercial dump trucks.
• Retrax: Maker of retractable truck bed covers for pickup trucks. Adjacent in retractable cover technology but consumer pickup-truck focused rather than commercial vocational.

Direct peers

• Shur-Co: Manufacturer of automatic and manual tarping systems, electric tarp kits, and load-covering products for trucks and trailers. Direct competitor with overlapping product lines (automatic arms, semi-auto, replacement tarps) and similar dealer/distribution model.
• Donovan Enterprises: Manufacturer of tarp systems, mesh tarps, and load-covering products for the trucking and industrial markets. Comparable product mix and customer base in dump truck and trailer load containment.
• Mountain Tarp: Manufacturer of automatic tarping systems and replacement tarps for dump trucks and trailers. Operates in the same niche vocational-truck accessory category as Pulltarps with comparable product families.
• Tarpco: Producer of truck tarps, replacement tarps, and tarping hardware for dump trucks and trailers. Competes with Pulltarps in replacement tarps and basic tarping accessories.
• Aero Industries: Maker of tarping systems (Aero Easy Cover and tarp replacement products) for dump trucks, end dumps, and transfer trailers. Directly competes with Pulltarps in the same vocational truck customer segments.
• Roll Rite: Sister brand under Safe Fleet / Roll Rite, LLC that manufactures automatic tarping systems, gear motor systems, and load covers for dump trucks, trailers, and refuse vehicles. Directly comparable product portfolio and shared dealer/warranty infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Buyers Products: Broad-line manufacturer of commercial truck and trailer equipment (lighting, toolboxes, snowplows, tarps, dump body hardware). Overlaps with Pulltarps in tarp systems and dump truck accessories but operates a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Pulltarps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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