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title: The Onspot Blog – International | Shane Woodman (3)
description: Shane serves as the Global Sales Director, bringing a decade of valuable industry expertise to his role. He holds an MBA from Walden University and completed his undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Shane treasures moments with his family—his wife Ashlee, son Palmer, and daughter Charlee. During weekends, you'll often find Shane on the golf course, dedicated to refining his skills and enjoying his favorite pastime. (3)
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# [The Onspot Blog](https://intblog.onspot.com/)

![Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Persons/Shane%20professional%20photo.jpg)

#### About [Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman)

Shane serves as the Global Sales Director, bringing a decade of valuable industry expertise to his role. He holds an MBA from Walden University and completed his undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University. Beyond his professional pursuits, Shane treasures moments with his family—his wife Ashlee, son Palmer, and daughter Charlee. During weekends, you'll often find Shane on the golf course, dedicated to refining his skills and enjoying his favorite pastime.

- <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-woodman-11610567/>

## [School Bus Driver- Overcoming Snow and Ice](https://intblog.onspot.com/school-bus-driver-overcoming-snow-and-ice)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), August 18, 2022

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Buss%20i%20dimma%20IX.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/school-bus-driver-overcoming-snow-and-ice)

The role of a school bus driver is extremely important. You are trusted by parents all over the world to get their children to and from school safely and on-time. It is a job you should be proud of. As a school bus driver, do you often wonder what else you can do to ensure the safety of the children? I know you do. It’s because you take pride in the job. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/school-bus-driver-overcoming-snow-and-ice)

## [Black Ice- How to remain safe in your vehicle](https://intblog.onspot.com/black-ice-how-to-remain-safe-in-your-vehicle)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), May 12, 2022

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20sunset%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/black-ice-how-to-remain-safe-in-your-vehicle)

Black ice. How do you conquer that in a quick way without having to leave the safety in your vehicle. Read more here

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/black-ice-how-to-remain-safe-in-your-vehicle)

## [Truck Mechanic- Work Smarter Not Harder](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-work-smarter-not-harder)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), February 3, 2022

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/North_America/Blog%20Images/Cover%20Picture%20Edited%20to%204x3/garage-hanging-mechanic-4-3%20640.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-work-smarter-not-harder)

Being a mechanic is the unsung hero of any fleet. Something breaks and you have to fix it. And more times than not, there is a time constraint. You are only one person, but much of the time, folks are relying on you to keep the fleet rolling down the road. You are recognized more than you may realize. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-mechanic-work-smarter-not-harder)

## [Happy New Year 2022!](https://intblog.onspot.com/happy-new-year-2022)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), December 31, 2021

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## 2022, here we come! Happy New Year! 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/happy-new-year-2022)

## [Emergency Vehicles- What are rescue drivers saying?](https://intblog.onspot.com/emergency-vehicles-what-are-rescue-drivers-saying)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), October 21, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Ambulance%20with%20Onspot%20and%20staff%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/emergency-vehicles-what-are-rescue-drivers-saying)

Do you experience white knuckles when driving in the snow? As a rescue driver, there is someone on the other end of your route relying on your arrival. No matter how nervous you are about the weather, deep down you know that you are about to potentially save a life. So you push through. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/emergency-vehicles-what-are-rescue-drivers-saying)

## [Commercial Driver - Conventional vs Automatic snow chains](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-manual-tire-chain-mounting-vs-automatic-tire-chains)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), August 26, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Puting%20on%20snow%20chains%20in%20the%20cold%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-manual-tire-chain-mounting-vs-automatic-tire-chains)

## Snowstorms, they are likely to happen 

It is time to hit the road, but you know there's a good chance you will encounter a snowstorm on the way to your destination... You know the objective is to reach your destination safely and on-time. At some point along the journey your truck is going to need tire chains applied to the road surface. You have two options in this situation; get out of the vehicle and chain your tires up (while traffic is driving past you) or use automatic tire chains by flipping a switch from the comfort of you cab. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/commercial-driver-manual-tire-chain-mounting-vs-automatic-tire-chains)

## [Fleet Manager- Improve fleet productivity](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-improve-fleet-productivity)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), May 27, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Trucks_Roads/Truck_Moving_Like_A_Hero%20640x.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-improve-fleet-productivity)

As a fleet manager, what’s our biggest objective? Arrive, deliver, or pickup safely and on time. If one of these three objectives are not accomplished, we are often met with disgruntled customers. The frustration tends to impact more than just the drive, customer, and fleet manager. Everyone will likely hear about it. More times than not, its mother natures fault. Maybe the driver ran into a snowstorm and had to chain up his or her tires.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-improve-fleet-productivity)

## [Winter tires - would winter tires or automatic snow chains be the best for my truck or bus?](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-tires-would-winter-tires-or-automatic-snow-chains-be-the-best-for-my-truck-or-bus)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), March 4, 2021

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Truck%20with%20onspot%20and%20winter%20tires%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-tires-would-winter-tires-or-automatic-snow-chains-be-the-best-for-my-truck-or-bus)

Rules about winter tires for trucks and buses differ between countries and regions all over the world. Many countries, of course, have such a warm climate all year round that there is no need for winter tires at all. Other countries have such cold winter climate that winter tires are necessary. Yet other countries are prioritising safety, with strict regulations for the use of winter tires accordingly. Let’s have a look at winter tires!

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/winter-tires-would-winter-tires-or-automatic-snow-chains-be-the-best-for-my-truck-or-bus)

## [Traction Devices Explained](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-devices-explained)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), November 26, 2020

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Suburb%20road%20with%20snow%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-devices-explained)

Traction devices allow you to travel safely on slippery roads and in adverse weather conditions. Safety is the #1 reason for equipping your vehicle with a traction device. A close #2 is these devices allow drivers to stay on-time with their routes. Most people who use traction devices to navigate in less than optimal conditions because it's their job.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/traction-devices-explained)

## [Is Onspot a one-size-fits-all?](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-onspot-a-one-size-fits-all)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), January 9, 2020

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Onspot%20Configurator%204-3%20640.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-onspot-a-one-size-fits-all)

Onspot is not a one-size-fits-all product due to the variety of vehicles used across a multitude of industries. But how do you know that there is a fit to your vehicle? How do you get the correct parts for it? It is easy. On the homepage you have a configurator that helps you with all of this

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-onspot-a-one-size-fits-all)

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