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Forty years ago, I was driving through the streets of Hamilton with nothing but a trade, a work ethic, and the stubborn belief that if I kept showing up, someone would eventually give me a shot. I was knocking on doors for months before a single person said yes. There were no shortcuts, no investors, no safety net. […]

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,