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title: The Onspot Blog – International | Eric Carlebom (2)
description: Eric is the Key Account Manager for VBG Truck Equipment with responsibility for Dealers and Wholesalers with the District of Southern Sweden. Educated Master of Business Administration, specialization Marketing with 10 years of experience in B2B sales in various industries. Eric was born and raised on the West Coast of Sweden and is passionate about fishing, sailing and skiing with family and friends. (2)
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# [The Onspot Blog](https://intblog.onspot.com/)
#### About [Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int)
Eric is the Key Account Manager for VBG Truck Equipment with responsibility for Dealers and Wholesalers with the District of Southern Sweden. Educated Master of Business Administration, specialization Marketing with 10 years of experience in B2B sales in various industries. Eric was born and raised on the West Coast of Sweden and is passionate about fishing, sailing and skiing with family and friends.
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## [Truck mechanic -How can we make the working day easier?](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-how-can-we-make-the-working-day-easier)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), October 27, 2022
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-how-can-we-make-the-working-day-easier)
Working as a mechanic today is an exciting job with many challenges. It is important that you stay informed and educated on everything new in the trucking industry. There is a lot of information to take in and it can be difficult to keep up with everything. We at Onspot want it to be easy for the mechanic to work with our system. See also
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-how-can-we-make-the-working-day-easier)
## [Fire & Rescue Fair -What do firefighters say about Onspot?](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-do-firefighters-say-about-onspot)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), July 21, 2022
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-do-firefighters-say-about-onspot)
When we recently exhibited at the "Fire and Rescue Fair in Västervik" (in Sweden), we did get many questions about Onspot. One of the questions were "can automatic snow chains be used in the summer"? Want to know more about the firefighters' questions and their experiences with automatic snow chains? Read more here
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-do-firefighters-say-about-onspot)
## [Fleet owner -Onspot education for truckdrivers!](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-owner-onspot-education-for-truckdrivers)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), April 14, 2022
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-owner-onspot-education-for-truckdrivers)
As a fleet owner, you want to optimize your business. Therefore, it is important that your drivers have the right training and knowledge of the trucks they drive. Read more here
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-owner-onspot-education-for-truckdrivers)
## [Mechanic -Save time and money with correct maintenance](https://intblog.onspot.com/mechanic-save-time-and-money-with-correct-maintenance)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), January 6, 2022
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/mechanic-save-time-and-money-with-correct-maintenance)
Automatic snow chains are a highly reliable and an easy system to use and to increase accessibility on winter road conditions. But of course, as with all equipment on the truck, you also have to maintain your automatic snow chains. How does the mechanic work with your automatic snow chains? Read more here
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/mechanic-save-time-and-money-with-correct-maintenance)
## [Firetruck driver -Why is it good to have automatic snow chains?](https://intblog.onspot.com/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), September 23, 2021
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains)
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Working as a firefighter places great demands on you as a person, your professional skills and your education. The development of equipment and vehicles also accelerating and today's fire trucks are
advanced and complex. It is important that the driver and the firefighter team know their firetruck and its equipment. Poor equipment can have consequences for the emergency response time.
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/firetruck-driver-why-is-it-good-to-have-automatic-snow-chains)
## [Commercial driver -How can I optimize my driving with automatic snow chains?](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-how-can-i-optimize-my-driving-with-automatic-snow-chains)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), July 1, 2021
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-how-can-i-optimize-my-driving-with-automatic-snow-chains)
To be a professional driver today requires a lot from the driver. Trucks are becoming more advanced and it is necessary to keep up with the new technology. This can be helpful if you use the technology properly. In today’s society, everything moves fast for better or worse. Commercial drivers often have a hectic driving schedule, regardless if they drive goods, bulk, or construction. Read more here
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-how-can-i-optimize-my-driving-with-automatic-snow-chains)
## [Future challenges for the rescue driver](https://intblog.onspot.com/future-challenges-for-the-rescue-driver)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), February 6, 2020
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/future-challenges-for-the-rescue-driver)
*To many, the very image of a rescuer is the firefighter. For generations, firefighters have gained respect and admiration for their professional skills and bravery when protecting society and saving citizen lives, whether at single incidents or significant disasters. It’s natural to believe that that role for the rescuer will remain the same also in the future, but times change fast and radically, and the conditions for the rescuer may also change…*
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/future-challenges-for-the-rescue-driver)
## [How the drivers keeps their Onspot ready ?](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-the-drivers-keeps-their-onspot-ready)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), June 13, 2019
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-the-drivers-keeps-their-onspot-ready)
For most countries in the world, snow and ice have given way to sunny roads, which then become the holiday route for some. We hope you made good use of your Onspot automatic snow chains in the winter, and learned about the usage tips.
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-the-drivers-keeps-their-onspot-ready)
## [Tips on how to drive during winter!](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)
[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), March 21, 2019
[](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)
Experienced driver or beginner, driving on snowy and icy roads is a risky situation for everyone. These risks, however,can be reduced by applying the following advice.
[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)
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