Dana Cantelo
A highly caffeinated, professional marketer by day, and a music-loving, vegan and toddler-wrangler by night. Most will say, Dana has always had a notable way with words and, therefore, blogging came naturally in her role as the Marketing Communications Specialist at Verduyn Tarps since 2021. She enjoys planning and interacting with clients at tradeshows and helping to manage all social media accounts. Dana's career highlights include obtaining both an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (2015) and a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from Humber College (2020) while starting her own vintage resale business. Her resume consists of nearly two decades of various leadership roles in the fashion, beauty, transportation, and home improvement industries. She is dedicated to strengthening brand relationships and promoting brand loyalty through genuine connections in both the B2C and B2B markets.
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Posts by Dana
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 […]
The answer to the question of “How Much Tarp Do I Need?” will depend on the size of the load you are covering and how you want it to be covered. Different situations may need other solutions, and it is always best to consult an expert to ensure you are getting the right tarp for […]
While there are many attributes of the best rolling tarp system, we wanted to highlight the top 5 that are most important for you to consider in tarping your load. 1. It will Reduce the Time Covering and Prepping the Load for Transport. It’s not easy to physically drape a tarp over a loaded trailer. […]
Did you know that there is more than one way to cover a load of cargo on a flatbed truck? One of the ways to cover is with a rigid, hard container. However, many truckers are choosing a rolling tarp configuration for many reasons, and we want to answer the question, “What is a Rolling […]
With Ontario COVID restrictions loosening as part of the staged reopening plan, our Canadian retail spaces are once again open to the public as of Monday, June 14th, 2021. In compliance with Ontario regulations, face coverings are still required in enclosed public spaces. In compliance with Ontario regulations, we are limiting our capacity to 15% […]
As a result of new provincial regulation changes, customers are temporarily no longer permitted inside our retail stores in Ontario, Canada. However, transactions can still be completed online, or in-person at curbside. Online purchases can be made through our website, and several shipping options are available including paid shipping options, as well as Free Local […]
