Discover how modern technology is revolutionizing the role of fleet mechanics and driver efficiency

Winter conditions pose unique challenges for drivers, and when it comes to bus drivers, the stakes are even higher. Ensuring the safety of dozens of passengers on board requires not only exceptional driving skills but also a deep understanding of winter road hazards.

When it comes to an ambulance the vehicle is often referred to in several ways. Terms medic, bus, buggy, and wagon are just a few that come to mind. Regardless of the name its primary function is the same; to provide timely medical care and transportation to area hospitals.

For the commercial driver, the most critical aspects of the job are maintaining uptime, and safety. Accessible information for both of these categories for the driver not only improve margins, they help with the peace-of-mind of the operator, as well as protecting the investment of the vehicle itself. Read more below.

Spring is finally here. Although it is officially spring, the winter season would not go quietly. The colder weather truly seems to be behind us as streets are swept clean, motorcycles take to the roads and classic cars come out of storage. During this time of the year there is also a focus by many towns and cities to start spring maintenance on their equipment and vehicles.

My travels out West take me to a vast number of places where I meet many people along the way. Some are Onspot customers and others are not. It makes no difference to me as I value the people and conversations, good, bad, indifferent. Occasionally, I meet someone who runs the auto chains and has a unique story to tell not just about our product, but in general. Doug Stairs is one of these people.

Whether you are a mechanic that has years of experience with Onspots or new to the automatic snow chain system, what follows are some tips and advice on the proper maintenance and operation of Onspot.

The moment an emergency call is dispatched it is a race against time. For the crew and ambulance every second counts. Therefore, it is essential that they are equipped with everything needed to handle a large variety of circumstances in a timely manner. Read more here.

The shift from the fall season toward the winter season has started and it won’t be long until many places are blanketed in snow. For the rescue driver this is also a time of shift in preparation and renewed focus on the job at hand. The priorities are always the same; the safe transport of patients and EMTs with a focus on quick response time. During the winter months these goals never change but the methods and practices implemented by the rescue driver do.

Timeliness is crucial in the transport business, especially in icy and snowy conditions. Discover more about the solution of automatic snow chains in North America in this blog post by an Onspot sales team member.