An apparatus (10) and method for covering truck beds, rail cars, or other large objects (27) with a tarp or other covering (14). The cover (14) is secured to one or more fastening roller members (15) mounted to a plurality of movable arms (19) which are then lifted thereby lifting said covering (14). The large object (27) is then placed under the covering (14), which is lowered, then disengaged from the fastening roller members (15) and secured. The fastening roller members (15) comprises a vertical support member (36) with first and second ends; a first horizontal member (38) secured to the first end; a second horizontal member (43) secured to the second end; a cover (14) grasping mechanism.