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.
About Leonard D'Orlando
Leonard has six years with Onspot Automatic Tire Chains in North America. Four years as a field technician on the East Coast and two years as a Regional Sales Manager. During the four years as a field technician Leonard provided install and maintenance training to dealers. Leonard also performed fleet reviews for customers and provided technical service support. An alumnus from the University of Maine, Leonard graduated with a B.A. in English and a concentration in Education. Leonard also attended Texas State Technical College where he earned an associate’s degree in automotive mechanics.
Today's fleet mechanic, improving efficiency through new technology
Leonard D'Orlando, October 10, 2024
Tips for driving a bus in winter conditions
Leonard D'Orlando, August 15, 2024
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.
Proper operation and maintenance: The key to running a truck for millions of miles
Leonard D'Orlando, April 25, 2024
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.
Onspot automatic snow chains: What mechanics need to know
Leonard D'Orlando, February 1, 2024
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.
Today’s ambulance – an emergency room on wheels
Leonard D'Orlando, December 28, 2023
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.
Operating in winter conditions: Renewed focus for rescue drivers
Leonard D'Orlando, November 23, 2023
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.