Owen McGivern
A highly motivated and creative digital marketer, that enjoys watching and playing sports in his free time. Owen has been the Digital Content Specialist at Verduyn Tarps since 2023. He enjoys creating designs for print material, social media, and editing content to post on social media and YouTube. Owen’s career highlights include both Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Marketing from Conestoga College (2022) and an academic award for CO-OP Student of the year from Conestoga College (2022). He has nearly 3 years of experience in the marketing field and is looking forward to continuing to grow his skill set. He is dedicated to increasing the awareness of the brand and building connections in both B2C and B2B markets
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Posts by Owen
The 2025 International Roadcheck is fast approaching! From May 13 to 15, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will carry out this high-visibility inspection event across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During this 72-hour blitz, inspectors will focus on ensuring commercial vehicles and drivers are adhering to safety regulations, while also promoting education and […]
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Whether you are a long hauler, flatbedder, or dry van trucker, you are definitely familiar with tie downs, especially transport chains and binders. Simply put, chains and binders are used to secure a variety of load sizes on trucks, which is something you’ll do every day. Briefly, here are the steps: Be familiar with local […]
Read MoreWhat’s This About Roadchecks? The CVSA 2024 International Roadcheck is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) aimed at promoting commercial vehicle safety. During this event, inspectors across North America conduct inspections on commercial vehicles, focusing on critical safety items to ensure compliance with regulations. Typically, the International Roadcheck involves: Safety […]
Read MoreSafety is always a top priority at Verduyn Tarps. With that being said we hope that everyone is staying safe and taking all necessary precautions during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Our thoughts are with those in the affected areas, and we urge everyone to follow local authorities’ guidance, stay informed of weather updates, and […]
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Every year, road safety takes center stage during Operation Safe Driver Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing risky driving behaviors and promoting safe driving practices among commercial and passenger vehicle drivers across the USA, as well as, Canada, and Mexico. This crucial initiative, spearheaded by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), underscores the importance […]
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The importance of trucking The trucking industry in the United States is a major part of the transportation industry. For decades, it has helped move the economy by hauling products, machinery, and equipment from production facilities to stores and consumers. Trucks, including the drop deck trailer, have delivered the most essential supplies to all communities […]
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Truck safety is not only important for your well-being as a truck driver, but you can also impact the health of other drivers on the road. Your safety on the road directly impacts other motorists and your bottom line. Since this is the case, driving safely and cautiously is especially important, especially when hauling larger […]
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2023 felt like it flew by; in the world of flatbed trucking, there were a lot of changes and challenges that companies had to face. Between the inconsistencies of fuel pricing, driver shortages, freight recessions, and inflation battle, the last year has provided a lot to overcome. With the past year the industry has had, […]
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