Dana Cantelo
Blogging has always come naturally to Dana in her role as Marketing Coordinator at Verduyn Tarps, where she's spent the past 5 years immersed in the trucking and load securement industry, planning and attending trade shows and conferences, and speaking directly with fleet owners and drivers about the real challenges they face on the road. That firsthand exposure shapes the practical, no-nonsense advice found throughout the blog.
She also manages Verduyn Tarps' social media accounts across the US and Canadian markets. Dana brings a marketing education and nearly two decades of leadership experience across several industries to her work, giving her a well-rounded lens on what makes brands trustworthy to the people who buy from them. On weekends, she's usually squeezing in a run, playing hockey, or enjoying a homecooked vegan meal with her family, all with a good playlist on in the background.
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Posts by Dana
Fall tarp tips come in handy across Canada as the season shifts—bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and the first hints of winter. Tarps become incredibly useful during this time, helping homeowners, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts prepare for the colder months ahead. Here’s how they come in handy. Yard & Garden Cleanup Tarps make fall yard […]
There’s a story that gets told around Verduyn Tarps — one that anyone who has spent time with Lloyd Verduyn has probably heard at least once. It’s about a man in a vehicle, driving the streets of Hamilton, Ontario, knocking on doors and asking if anyone needed their tarps repaired for months on end, before a single person said yes. That […]
Tarp life summer is in full swing across Canada, with long days, intense sun, and the occasional storm—making tarps a go-to tool across farms, gardens, and backyards. Farming Crop Protection In open fields, crops are vulnerable to summer extremes like hail storms or intense sun. Tarps act as a protective layer, minimizing damage by deflecting […]
Every spring, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) coordinates its International Roadcheck — a 72-hour enforcement blitz conducted simultaneously across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. For Canadian carriers and owner-operators, this is one of the most important compliance events of the year. Inspectors from Transport Canada, provincial enforcement agencies, and other CVSA-certified officials take to weigh stations […]
Every two years, Truck World marks one of the most important dates on our calendar. Truck World 2026 in Mississauga, Ontario isn’t just another event for Verduyn Tarps—it’s the most important tradeshow we attend when it comes to staying connected with Canada’s trucking industry and the people who keep it moving. It’s where conversations turn into solutions, and where relationships—new and longstanding—are […]
Tarp uses for spring are endless in Canada’s transitional season—melting snow, budding gardens, and unpredictable weather. During this time, tarps become incredibly handy not just in the garden but across a range of outdoor activities and home projects. Here’s how Canadians are putting them to work: In the Garden Weed Control & Soil Prep Occultation, […]
Canadian trucking industry trends 2026 reflect a market shaped by steady freight demand, infrastructure investment, rising costs, and a growing focus on reliability and load protection. Freight activities will remain strong across major sectors such as construction, steel, lumber, and heavy-haul. This strength will be driven by both domestic and international trade. Simultaneously, government investment […]
Verduyn Tarps is proud to return once again to LO Congress, taking place January 6–8, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Presented by the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, LO Congress is Canada’s premier trade show for landscape, snow and ice, hardscape, and outdoor construction professionals—and we’re excited to reconnect with the […]
We’re proud to share that Verduyn Tarps was recently featured in Women Driving Change Magazine with the article “Rolling Forward, a Family Knit Together by a Pink Ribbon.” (Read the full feature here) And the timing couldn’t be more fitting: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in both Canada and the United States — a […]
On Saturday, September 13th, our Verduyn Tarps team swapped out our usual loads for something a little different—a 200,000 lb plane! As part of the United Way Hamilton Halton Plane Pull 2025, we joined dozens of local teams in an unforgettable test of strength, teamwork, and community spirit. Meet the Heavy Haulers We proudly competed […]
