Automatic tire chains have been on the market for a long time and are a proven system for increasing accessibility on slippery winter roads. The development of new trucks is fast, but Onspot stays on top of changing chassis specifications and options.
Mechanic's Guide: An Overview of Installing Automatic Chains
Quinten Tritle, February 27, 2025
E-Training Solutions for a Reliable Fleet
Shane Woodman, February 13, 2025
Attention mechanics; keeping up with constant changes in vehicle components can be a challenging part of your daily routine. Read more to learn how our E-training can help you stay current in todays market!
Automatic Tire Chains: A Winter Safety Game-Changer for Truck Mechanics
Shane Woodman, January 30, 2025
Winter poses unique challenges for truck mechanics as they strive to keep commercial vehicles safe and operational on icy roads. Read more to learn about the advantages of Onspot.
Static vs. Kinetic Friction: Understanding the Shift
Quinten Tritle, January 16, 2025
We all know the feeling when tires lose grip, and the vehicle starts skidding. Controlled skidding in a go-kart could be fun, but a heavy vehicle unexpectedly skidding on a road could cause a very dangerous situation. The skidding is due to the vehicle losing road grip and obviously, this has to do with tires and road surface and how the friction is affected.
Happy New Year 2025!
Shane Woodman, January 1, 2025
Merry Christmas to you!
Shane Woodman, December 25, 2024
Winter is officially here! Is your fleet ready for snow?
Leonard D'Orlando, December 19, 2024
Winter is officially here and as the temperature drops, precipitation turns to ice and snow. With this change in season, it is time to consider the challenges that winter will bring. Being fully prepared is essential for maintaining efficiency and maximizing driver and vehicle safety.
Winter Driving Tips for Bus Operators
Leonard D'Orlando, December 5, 2024
Winter conditions pose unique challenges for drivers, and when it comes to school bus drivers, the stakes are even higher. Ensuring the safety of dozens of children on board requires not only exceptional driving skills but also a deep understanding of winter road hazards.
Happy Thanksgiving from Onspot of North America
Onspot of North America, November 28, 2024
Maintaining Uptime – E-Training to educate and keep you moving
Shane Woodman, November 21, 2024
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.