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Canadian Retail Spaces Re-Open to Public – June 14th, 2021

By Dana Cantelo / June 11, 2021
store reopening 2021

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% […]

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Spring Lockdown 2021 (Ontario, Canada)

By Dana Cantelo / April 21, 2021
covid 3rd wave v2

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 […]

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Conestoga Tarp Systems Vs. Eagle Tarp Systems

By Larry Labelle / October 1, 2020
Eagle Conestoga Style Tarp System

Truckers and fleet managers today have many choices when it comes to covering and protecting their cargo. In the past, flatbed trailers required drivers to spend hours of back-breaking labor tarping their loads. For oversized or oddly shaped deliveries, this process could be even more time-consuming, if not hazardous. The introduction of tarping systems has […]

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What You Need To Know For Safe Cargo Securement

By Larry Labelle / June 1, 2020

Hauling cargo means drivers often are fighting against the clock. In the rush to stay on schedule, fleet managers and owner-operators have to get a lot done in a relatively short period. However, there should always be time taken to confirm a load is properly secured to prevent injuries and damage. Here are some of […]

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Tips For Flatbed Drivers And Operators

By Larry Labelle / May 1, 2020

When transporting flatbed freight loads, the load itself is exposed to the elements. Rain, sand and heat can batter down a load — not to mention the lack of privacy that can invite criminal entities looking to steal freight. Strapping, tarping and securing flatbed loads is the primary mode of protection for freight on a […]

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Retractable Tarping Systems: A Safer Alternative Vs. Standard Tarps

By Larry Labelle / April 1, 2020
retractable tarping systems

Retractable tarping systems are no doubt more convenient and easier for truckers to use than standard tarps, which is a big part of the reason why so many trailers today come equipped with them. However, retractable tarps do a lot more than make tarping a load easier and more efficient. In many ways, retractable tarps are […]

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