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
It All Started with A Dream… This summer Verduyn Tarps celebrated its 38th anniversary of business. What started as a one-man operation has grown into a multi-national, multi-bay enterprise with almost 150 employees across four locations! Lloyd Verduyn opened his first 2,000 sq. foot shop in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on May 1, 1986, with his […]
Located at 28 Roy Roche Drive in Centreport, Manitoba, Quality Trailers is a company that takes pride in the industrial-strength quality of their trailer systems. Quality Trailers specializes in trailer parts, service, and sales. They are the licensed vendor for BWS, Stoughton, Doonan, and Mac trailers, providing options in steel, aluminum, or combo materials. In […]
What Is A Headache Rack? One of the questions that might linger to those who are not familiar with a headache rack is “What is a headache rack?” Or “why is it called a headache rack?”. A headache rack is one simple, but highly functional, portion of a trucker’s essential equipment that provides safety for […]
When searching for a reliable tarp that can provide solid protection against the harsh weather conditions we have in Canada, canvas tarps never disappoint. Made with heavy-duty, water-resistant fabric, these tarps do an impressive job protecting personal items from dust and moisture. While there are many off-the-rack tarps you can purchase on the market, it […]
What Is a B-Train Trailer: Configuration, Types, and Applications Wherever you go, transportation is considered a necessity for both people and goods. Transportation is an integral part of the lives of Canadians because aside from transporting people from point A to point B, transportation has also been instrumental in delivering goods. B-trains for instance, have […]
Every year, road safety takes center stage during Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing risky driving behaviors and promoting safe driving practices among commercial and passenger vehicle drivers. This crucial initiative, spearheaded by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), underscores the importance of safe driving habits to protect all road users. […]
Ensuring the safety of truck drivers is paramount, and that’s where the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate comes into play. Instituted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the ELD mandate has revolutionized the way drivers log their work hours, making the process more accurate and, in turn, safer. Using a tarping system provided […]
Double drop trailers, also known as lowboy trailers, are specifically designed to transport heavy, oversized cargo. They feature a unique construction that allows for two drops in the deck, one behind the gooseneck and the other just before the wheels. (See “What is a Double Drop Trailer” for more info and the pluses/minus of a […]
Good quality and reliable tarps are among the most important purchases you can make for your trailer. The best flatbed tarps are a very versatile piece of equipment that can be used for a number of different purposes. The most common use for a tarp, however, is to cover your load as you drive down […]
When transporting cargo by road, drivers can choose from a number of cargo trailers. Two of the most common trailers on the market today are double drop deck trailers and step deck trailers, also known as step deck Conestoga trailers. Each of these types of trailers has advantages and disadvantages for all shippers and carriers […]
