Carolina Tarps

What Carolina Tarps does

Carolina Tarps, Inc. is a privately held, Greenville, South Carolina–based specialty e-commerce retailer that supplies tarps, tarp systems, and related accessories for commercial trucking and hauling applications. The company's product portfolio centers on dump truck tarp systems — offered in electric (aluminum and steel arm) and manual/ground-level crank variants — alongside rolloff/gantry systems, side roll kits, cable tarp systems, mesh and vinyl replacement tarps, asphalt, lumber, and steel flatbed tarps, hand/throw tarps, hay tarps, compactor diapers, and a deep parts and accessories catalog (tarp motors, electrical wire, straps, bungees, repair products). Core manufacturing know-how resides in PVC-coated polyester tarp construction (e.g., 17x17 thread count heavy-duty mesh, 18oz/22oz vinyl) and rustproof aluminum arm assemblies for automated deployment, with selected electrical components (such as 6-gauge dual-conductor copper wire) sourced or specified as US-made. |

The business model is direct-to-consumer/B2B e-commerce sold through carolinatarps.com on a one-time-purchase, unit-pricing basis ranging from roughly $9.99 to $899.00, with no subscription or recurring revenue component. Customers check out by credit card without creating an account, orders are processed within 24 hours on weekdays, and shipments go anywhere in North America from a single warehouse, with Spanish-language support. The company targets a horizontal base of SMB and individual buyers across trucking/transportation, agriculture (grain carts, hopper bottoms, fertilizer spreaders), and construction (rock, gravel, refuse, mulch hauling) — with no named enterprise or fleet accounts and no disclosed distribution partners, OEMs, or external investors. Headcount is 11–50, and the company operates as an independently owned corporation with no public listing, funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes on record.

Name

Carolina Tarps

Legal name

Carolina Tarps, Inc.

Website

https://carolinatarps.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Tarps, Inc. is a privately held, Greenville, South Carolina–based e-commerce retailer of tarps, automated tarp systems, and accessories serving SMB and individual buyers in commercial trucking, agriculture, and construction across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck Tarps and Tarp Systems

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial truck tarps
• Dump truck tarp systems
• Flatbed tarps
• Vinyl tarp covers
• Tarp replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Piedmont

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tarp and Tarp System Product Sales: One-time product sales of tarps, tarp systems, and accessories. Products include dump truck tarps, flatbed tarps, electric and manual tarp systems, and replacement parts. No subscription or recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Carolina Tarps is a specialty e-commerce retailer that supplies tarps, truck tarp systems, and accessories for commercial trucking, agriculture, construction, and waste management applications. The catalog includes dump truck tarps and tarp systems (electric and manual), flatbed tarps (lumber, steel, box, coil), mesh and vinyl replacement tarps, asphalt tarps, side roll kits, rolloff/gantry refuse kits, and cable tarp systems. Replacement parts, bungees, straps, tarp motors, and electrical components round out the offering, with products designed for everyday wear and tear in heavy-duty hauling environments.

Product overview

Carolina Tarps is a specialty retailer offering a comprehensive range of tarps, automated tarping systems, and accessories for the commercial trucking, transportation, agriculture, and construction industries. The product portfolio centers on dump truck tarp systems (featuring aluminum electric, steel electric, and manual/crank variants), rolloff/gantry systems, side roll kits, and cable tarp systems. These core systems are complemented by a wide variety of replacement tarps including mesh dump truck tarps (standard and heavy duty with 11x11 to 17x17 thread counts), waterproof vinyl tarps (18oz and 22oz), asphalt tarps, flatbed tarps (lumber, steel, box, coil bags), hand and throw tarps, hay tarps, and compactor diapers. The company also provides extensive parts and accessories including tarp motors, electrical components, bungees, straps, and repair products. Featured products include the Electric 4-Spring Aluminum Tarp Kit ($899.00) and Tarp Motor Wire 6 Gauge ($129.99). All products are available online with credit card processing, and the company ships throughout North America from its Greenville, SC location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dump Truck Tarp Systems Automated and manual tarping systems for dump trucks, including electric aluminum, electric steel, and manual/ground-level crank arm systems that allow operators to cover and uncover loads from the cab or ground.
• Rolloff / Gantry Systems
• Side Roll Kits
• Cable Tarp Systems
• Dump Truck Tarps
• Flatbed Tarps
• Hand and Throw Tarps
• Hay Tarps
• Compactor Diaper Tarps
• Asphalt Tarps
• Parts and Accessories
• 7' x 18' Heavy Duty Mesh Dump Truck Tarp
• Electric 4-Spring Aluminum Tarp Kit
• Tarp Motor Wire (6 Gauge Dual Conductor Copper Wire)

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders processed within 24 hours on all weekday sales

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aero Industries: Manufacturer of tarp and cover systems for commercial trucks including flatbed tarps, dump truck systems, and conveyor covers. Comparable product portfolio and customer focus on trucking fleets and trailer operators.
• Shur-Co: Manufacturer of tarping and containment systems for trucks, trailers, and agricultural equipment including electric tarp systems, side roll kits, and grain trailer covers. Direct competitor offering overlapping product categories serving identical end-markets.
• Buyers Products: Manufacturer and distributor of truck and trailer equipment including tarp systems, dump body hardware, and cargo securement. Highly comparable as a competing source of electric and manual tarp systems plus replacement tarps for the same trucking, agriculture, and construction customer base.
• Tarp Depot: Online specialty retailer of tarps and tarping accessories for trucks, trailers, and general industrial use. Closely matches Carolina Tarps' direct-to-consumer e-commerce model and SKU breadth in mesh, vinyl, and specialty tarp categories.
• National Tarps: E-commerce retailer of truck tarps, lumber tarps, hay tarps, and replacement tarp products. Competes on similar product categories and online ordering convenience for commercial trucking and agricultural buyers.
• Pulltarps / Pull Tarp Manufacturing: Manufacturer specializing in pull-style tarp systems for dump trucks and trailers, including electric and manual configurations. Directly competes in the same automated tarping system segment with comparable price points and customer base.
• MyTarp.com: Online specialty retailer offering custom and stock tarps for trucks, trailers, and industrial applications. Comparable e-commerce-first model targeting the same commercial trucking customer segment.
• Donovan Enterprises: Manufacturer and supplier of tarp systems, truck bed liners, and cargo securement products. Direct competitor in tarp systems and accessories for dump trucks and trailers across commercial and agricultural applications.

Emerging players

• Retrax: Manufacturer of retractable truck bed covers and tonneau systems. Adjacent competitor in cargo containment for trucks, though more focused on pickup truck consumer/contractor segments than commercial dump truck fleets.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Tool + Equipment: Multi-category retailer of tools, equipment, and tarps for industrial, agricultural, and trucking use cases. Competes with Carolina Tarps on commodity tarp SKUs and truck accessories, though as part of a much broader equipment catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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