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Eagle Tarp All-Star Showdown: Celebrating 40 Years of Canadian Trucking Excellence

By Owen McGivern / March 25, 2026

A Celebration of Trailers Across Canada  Verduyn Tarps is proud to celebrate 40 years in business with the launch of the Eagle Tarp All-Star Showdown — a bracket-style competition inspired by March Madness that highlights some of the most memorable trailers from our archives.  This competition brings together the trucking community across Canada to vote, engage, and […]

Verduyn Tarps Returning to Truck World 2026

By Owen McGivern / March 9, 2026

Verduyn Tarps is excited to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at Truck World, Canada’s largest trucking industry trade show. After a fantastic experience connecting with drivers, fleet owners, and industry partners at the 2024 show, we’re proud to return and look forward to being part of this major industry event once again.  Truck World is one of […]

From Frost to Flowers: Tarp Uses for Spring

By Dana Cantelo / February 28, 2026

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, […]

Driving Canada Forward: Trucking Trends and Load Protection for 2026

By Dana Cantelo / January 19, 2026

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 Returns to LO Congress 2026

By Dana Cantelo / December 19, 2025

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 […]

Spreading Holiday Cheer Together: Verduyn Tarps at the Woodstock Santa Claus Parade

By Owen McGivern / November 28, 2025

At Verduyn Tarps, community has always been at the heart of who we are. Each year, we are proud to take part in one of Woodstock’s most beloved traditions: the Woodstock Santa Claus Parade. What began only a few years ago as a simple idea for a festive float has grown into a meaningful annual […]

Behind the Pink Ribbon: Introducing Our Feature on Meaghan’s Journey

By Dana Cantelo / October 1, 2025

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 […]

Heavy Haulers Take Flight: Verduyn Tarps at the United Way Hamilton Halton Plane Pull 2025

By Dana Cantelo / September 25, 2025

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 […]

Thank You, PMTC, for an Exceptional Conference Experience!

By Dana Cantelo / July 8, 2025

At Verduyn Tarps, we are proud to have been a first-time Gold Sponsor of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) 2025 Annual Conference—and what an incredible experience it was!  Held from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this three-day event brought together professionals from […]

Important Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Websites Using Our Brand’s Images and Content

By Owen McGivern / June 9, 2025

At Verduyn Tarps, your safety and trust are our highest priorities. We want to alert you to a growing issue—fake websites impersonating our brand by illegally using our logos, images, product information, and other materials.  What’s Going On?  Fraudulent sites are copying Verduyn Tarps’ branding to deceive customers. These impostors use our logos, photos, videos, […]