Adequate traction is essential for the forward movement of any motorized vehicle. In the absence of proper road grip, wheels will spin, leading to an inability to propel the vehicle. Read more to find out how to improve traction!
: Traction aid for heavy vehicles
In the fast-paced world of emergency response, every second counts. Ambulance and fire truck drivers are tasked with reaching the scene of an incident swiftly and safely. One invaluable tool that aids in this mission is Onspot, an automatic tire chain system.
When winter arrives, sudden weather changes can affect us. The nights are longer than the days, and wet road surfaces can quickly freeze into ice. Having good traction is essential for road safety. Read more here: What is friction and its relationship with traction?
As the West Coast Regional for Onspot I manage a large territory from Colorado - West to Alaksa. So, like many over the road drivers I spent the majority of my time on the road traveling to visit customers and dealers. Quite often during my travels I receive calls from drivers either interested in auto chains or who already currently own Onspots. What follows are some frequently asked questions and concerns from drivers. My hope is that these will provide you with a better understanding of the Onspot automatic tire chain system and whether or not it is right for you.
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.
The importance of commercial drivers cannot be overstated. These women and men driving across the US and globally, delivering all sorts of goods and services keep the world and its economies thriving.
Being a school bus driver carries a lot of responsibility. The main concern is getting the children to and from their school activities safely. This is challenging enough on a regular day, but now imagine it is the middle of winter with roads covered in ice and snow. Read below on how Onspot is here to help.
The world of the fleet manager is more complex than ever. Whether you are an owner operator working solo with one truck and trailer or in charge of a large fleet with hundreds of drivers and equipment. The landscape of the logistics world today has changed drastically even in just the past few years.