Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus of the automatic covering and uncovering of a defined space within which a load of goods is disposed. The space may be the bed of a tractor-trailer, or stationary, and the apparatus includes a framework disposed about and over the space to be covered; a flexible cover disposed about the framework, a cabling system, including cables which movably secures the cover to the frame work, and a motor secured to the cabling system for moving the cables to move the cover to uncover and cover the load of goods.