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Find Us At The Building Show!

By Dana Cantelo / November 21, 2024
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It’sss SHOWTIME!!!    Mark you calendars! Verduyn Tarps is rolling into town…  Returning for its 36th year, The Buildings Show is North America’s largest exposition, conference, and networking event for construction, building design and property management communities taking place December 4 – 6, 2024 in downtown Toronto, Ontario.    Our team is excited to be participating […]

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What are Glad Hands on a Truck?

By Dana Cantelo / November 7, 2024
What are Glad Hands on a Truck red and blue glad hands

What Are Glad Hands on a Truck? What are glad hands, how do they work, and why should Canadian truck drivers and fleet managers invest in them? Operating heavy-duty or commercial trucks requires trailers to be properly equipped to meet the demands associated with these vehicles. Essential for maintaining safety and compliance, the glad-hand connection […]

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Next Stop: 2024 CVSA Roadcheck Results!

By Owen McGivern / October 31, 2024

What Is the International Roadcheck? The International Roadcheck, organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is an annual event focused on improving road safety and compliance for commercial vehicles. During this event, which typically lasts 72 hours, enforcement officials conduct inspections on commercial vehicles across North America. The goal is to ensure that vehicles […]

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Bulletproof Reliability: The Eagle Tarp System

By Owen McGivern / September 27, 2024
Bullet Proof Track

We are continuing our series of bringing you the most up-to-date Track testing news and just have posted a new blog on VerduynTarps.com that is a must read!…   At Verduyn Tarps, we know that our Eagle Tarp System has the strongest and most durable track on the market, but it is important that we back […]

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All About Heavy Duty Tarpaulins and Tarps

By Owen McGivern / September 25, 2024
All about heavy duty tarpaulins and tarps left laid down Steel Tarp Set and zoomed in buckle on the right

Canada has diverse and challenging weather conditions, making it harder for truckers to transport cargo. This is why truckers rely on durable tarps to safeguard cargo from snow, wind, rain, and other harsh environmental factors. All about heavy duty tarpaulins and tarps, these essential tools provide reliability and strength to keep cargo safe and secure. […]

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A Track Record of the Eagle Tarp System: Reaching New Heights

By Dana Cantelo / September 24, 2024
Crane Lifting up 53' flat deck trailer using chains and Eagle Track Hooks

At Verduyn Tarps, we believe your track should be the strongest part of your system. Since our bays opened in 1986, we knew we had a pretty great product on our hands – our Eagle Tarp System. Confidence grew over the years as the positive feedback from our customers poured in.   The Next Best Thing  […]

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Verduyn Tarps 38th Anniversary!

By Dana Cantelo / September 3, 2024
38 Amazing Years of Business!

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 […]

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What is an E-Track System?

By Owen McGivern / August 28, 2024
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What is an E-Track System? Ensuring efficiency, adaptability, and safety are essential in the Canadian trucking industry. Whether you’re a truck owner or a driver, getting the right equipment and tools for your needs should be a top priority. In today’s technology, there are many ways to maximize operational efficiency even in the trucking industry. […]

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Quality Trailers

By Dana Cantelo / August 21, 2024
Quality Trailers

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 […]

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What is a Headache Rack?

By Dana Cantelo / August 16, 2024
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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 […]

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