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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
