Dana Cantelo
Blogging has always come naturally to Dana in her role as Marketing Coordinator at Verduyn Tarps, where she's spent the past 5 years immersed in the trucking and load securement industry, planning and attending trade shows and conferences, and speaking directly with fleet owners and drivers about the real challenges they face on the road. That firsthand exposure shapes the practical, no-nonsense advice found throughout the blog.
She also manages Verduyn Tarps' social media accounts across the US and Canadian markets. Dana brings a marketing education and nearly two decades of leadership experience across several industries to her work, giving her a well-rounded lens on what makes brands trustworthy to the people who buy from them. On weekends, she's usually squeezing in a run, playing hockey, or enjoying a homecooked vegan meal with her family, all with a good playlist on in the background.
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Posts by Dana
The Ultimate Trailer Showdown Is Here To celebrate 40 years of innovation, reliability, and partnership in the trucking industry, Verduyn Tarps is proud to launch the Eagle Tarp All-Star Showdown — a bracket-style competition inspired by March Madness that puts some of the most standout trailers from our archives head-to-head. This exciting campaign highlights the durability, performance, […]
U.S. trucking industry predictions 2026 show that the trucking business favors those who go above and beyond. Staying within a comfort zone and doing things the same way they have always been done is no longer enough. Innovation and continuous improvement across operations are essential to staying competitive. Of course, staying compliant with the rules […]
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project, a pre-pandemic, monumental infrastructure endeavor connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, promises to reshape the future of cross-border trade between the U.S. and Canada. Located within 10 miles of the Verduyn Tarps Detroit location, the new bridge brings hope and relief to the Metro Detroit area. While the bridge […]
The US Trucking Industry Outlook for 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities The U.S. trucking industry is a vital component of the nation’s economy, responsible for moving the vast majority of goods across the country. Looking at 2025, several key trends, challenges, and opportunities will shape the future of the industry. From technological advancements to regulatory […]
The Devastation of Hurricane Helene: A Tragic Reminder of Nature’s Power In the Fall of 2024, the world witnessed the fury of one of the most devastating hurricanes in recent history—Hurricane Helene. The Category 5 storm, which rapidly strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean, left a trail of destruction across coastal areas, bringing with it winds […]
Truck ramps are inclined platforms used to load or unload vehicles, equipment, or other heavy items onto or off of a truck bed. They are handy for loading low-clearance vehicles (like cars, motorcycles, or ATVs) or heavy machinery onto pickup trucks, trailers, or other transport vehicles. Types of Truck Ramps: Single Ramps: A single ramp […]
What are V-boards for Flatbeds? One of the very basic priorities of truckers worldwide is to protect their cargo. This is why corner protectors are a part of every trucker’s standard toolkit. There are various corner protectors, and one of the most common is the V-board for flatbed trucks. V-boards, also known as Vee boards […]
As we previously mentioned in our blog, “Reaching New Heights: A Track Record of the Eagle Tarp System,” it has been well over 20 years since we last put our Eagle Tarp System’s track though any sort of testing. We knew our next evolution of testing had to be major to make up for lost […]
It had been over two decades since we last performed any kind of testing on our Eagle Tarp System, specifically our patented Track (we are the only retractable tarping system to have a patented tie-down rail built right into our track). We wondered if we still had the strongest track on the market after all […]
What is a ratchet strap? Ratchet straps are convenient for securing loads during transport. How do ratchet straps work? They consist of a strap, usually made of durable materials like polyester, and a ratchet mechanism that tightens the strap to keep items in place. You typically use them by threading the strap through the ratchet, […]
