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title: The Onspot Blog – International (19)
description: The International Onspot Blog (19)
image: https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Assets/img/preview-image.png
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- [Why Onspot](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/why-onspot/)
- Knowledge

    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/overview/)
    - [Ways to increase traction](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/ways-to-increase-traction/)
    - [For fleet managers](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-fleet-managers/)
    - [For drivers](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-drivers/)
    - [For mechanics](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/for-mechanics/)
    - [Rules & regulations](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/knowledge/rules--regulations/)
    - [Knowledge centre](https://knowledge.onspot.com/knowledge-centre-for-winter-driving-and-traction)
- The product

    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/overview/)
    - [Testimonials](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/testimonials/)
    - [FAQ](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/faq/)
    - [Documents, manuals and brochures](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/documents-manuals-brochures/)
    - [Tech specs](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/tech-specs2/)
    - [Spare parts](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/spare-parts/)
- [Configurator](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/configurator/)
- About us

    - [Overview](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/about-onspot/overview/)
    - [History](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/about-onspot/history/)
    - [News & Press releases](https://intblog.onspot.com/news-press-releases)
- Blog

    - [Blog articles](https://intblog.onspot.com/)
    - [All about automatic snow chains](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-gb/all-about-automatic-snow-chains)
    - [Traction aid for heavy vehicles](https://knowledge.onspot.com/en-gb/traction-aid-for-heavy-vehicles)
- Find us

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    - [Events](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/find-us/events/)
- [E-Training](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/training/)

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# [The Onspot Blog](https://intblog.onspot.com/)

## ["Onspot saves a lot of time"](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-saves-a-lot-of-time)

[Eric Jones](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-jones), April 4, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Commercial_Driver_Persona%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-saves-a-lot-of-time)

"Onspot saves a lot of time" - Jakob, Driver @ Meyer Logistics

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-saves-a-lot-of-time)

## [Tips on how to drive during winter!](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)

[Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), March 21, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Trucks_Roads/Truck_icyroad_bridge%20640x%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)

Experienced driver or beginner, driving on snowy and icy roads is a risky situation for everyone. These risks, however,can be reduced by applying the following advice.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/tips-on-how-to-drive-during-winter)

## [Is the internet a game-changer for the commercial truck driver?](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-the-internet-a-game-changer-for-the-truck-driver)

[Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), March 8, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Environment/Clock%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-the-internet-a-game-changer-for-the-truck-driver)

*Internet communication and services play an important role in the transportation and logistics industry, as well as for the truck drivers. However, there is a possible side-effect to common online behaviour that may put extra pressure on the commercial truck driver…*

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-the-internet-a-game-changer-for-the-truck-driver)

## [Have you activated your Onspot lately?](https://intblog.onspot.com/have-you-activated-your-onspot-lately)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), February 21, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Fleet%20Manager%20Explaining%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/have-you-activated-your-onspot-lately)

**How does the system work…** is a question that is often asked by new owners of vehicles equipped with the Onspot automatic tire chains.  When I hear this same question asked by those who have had the system for a month or more it grabs my attention.  The best way to properly maintain the system and understand how it works is to use it. This is how!

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/have-you-activated-your-onspot-lately)

## [Fleet Manager - staying efficient during bad weather](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-staying-efficient-during-bad-weather)

[Thomas Ancart](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/thomas), February 7, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Persons/David%20Andersson%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-staying-efficient-during-bad-weather)

Here is what David Anderson, Director of Transportation & Fleet at Adams 12 Five Star Schools in Colorado has to say about Onspot automatic snow chains on their school buses:

> “Onspots are great tools! Give them some [general maintenance](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/the-product/documents-manuals-brochures/service--maintenance-instructions2/) and they last the life of the bus.”

# **What does a fleet manager say about Onspot?**

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-staying-efficient-during-bad-weather)

## [What is Onspot?](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-is-onspot)

[Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), January 24, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Onspot%20Truck%20Moving%20Like%20a%20hero%20page%20Featured%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-is-onspot)

Automatic tyre chain systems can be discussed in two ways: 1) The physical properties of the system, and 2) What the system provides the user.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/what-is-onspot)

## [Fleet Manager: Take your business to a new level!](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-take-your-business-to-a-new-level)

[Eric Jones](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-jones), January 10, 2019

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Persons/Christian%20Bilde%20Glim%C3%A5kra%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-take-your-business-to-a-new-level)

**Do you need to improve your transportation business? Maybe, instead of tweaking bits and pieces you should re-consider your entire business model. Or, at least look upon your business from new perspectives. Here is why!**

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/fleet-manager-take-your-business-to-a-new-level)

## [A tribute to those who bring the holidays to life](https://intblog.onspot.com/a-tribute-to-those-who-bring-the-holidays-to-life)

[Eric Jones](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-jones), December 21, 2018

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Holiday%20Pictures/Christmas%202018%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/a-tribute-to-those-who-bring-the-holidays-to-life)

It’s the time of year that we all begin to think about silent nights, sleigh bells ringing, and the joy of spending time with loved ones by the fire. It’s the time of year when the everyday heroes go to work so that we can enjoy the comfort and kinship of the holidays.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/a-tribute-to-those-who-bring-the-holidays-to-life)

## [Safe winter driving – 5 Tips to improve your driving in harsh conditions](https://intblog.onspot.com/safe-winter-driving-5-tips-to-improve-your-driving-in-harsh-conditions)

[Thomas Ancart](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/thomas), December 13, 2018

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Trucks_Roads/Slippery-road-scania%204-3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/safe-winter-driving-5-tips-to-improve-your-driving-in-harsh-conditions)

It happens every year and every year it surprises us, catching us off guard.  We are, of course, talking about the winter season and the host of winter weather problems it brings.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/safe-winter-driving-5-tips-to-improve-your-driving-in-harsh-conditions)

## [Slippery roads -Why do bridges freeze faster than roads?](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-why-do-bridges-freeze-faster-than-roads)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), December 6, 2018

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Bridge%20that%20freezes%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-why-do-bridges-freeze-faster-than-roads)

We should pay special attention to bridges and overpasses when driving in temperatures around the freezing point. Over the years we have heard that bridges may be icy while the road is not. We have also seen signs posted before bridges and overpasses which state this for safety reasons. This condition however is an important one that should be given some consideration. So how could the bridge be icy when the road is not? Here’s why.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-why-do-bridges-freeze-faster-than-roads)

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