--- title: The Onspot Blog – International | Content for commercial drivers description: Content for commercial drivers | The International Onspot Blog image: https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Assets/img/preview-image.png --- [![](https://www.onspot.com/imagevault/publishedmedia/ewjmu1x672ip2pj4oovu/Onspot_Logo.png)](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/) - [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 - [For Dealers & Service](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/find-us/for-dealers--service/) - [Events](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/find-us/events/) - [E-Training](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/training/) - [English](https://onspot.com/?s=false) - [Contact us](https://www.onspot.com/en-GB/contact-us/) # [The Onspot Blog](https://intblog.onspot.com/) #### : **Content for commercial drivers** [×](https://intblog.onspot.com/) ## [Proper operation and maintenance: The key to running a truck for millions of miles](https://intblog.onspot.com/proper-operation-and-maintenance-the-key-to-running-a-truck-for-millions-of-miles-0) [Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), April 25, 2024 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Flying_W_5a%204x3.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/proper-operation-and-maintenance-the-key-to-running-a-truck-for-millions-of-miles-0) 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. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/proper-operation-and-maintenance-the-key-to-running-a-truck-for-millions-of-miles-0) ## [Truck driver - A job with great variety!](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-driver-a-job-with-great-variety) [Eric Carlebom](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-carlebom-int), February 2, 2023 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Norway%20towards%20Trysil%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-driver-a-job-with-great-variety) Today's truck drivers work in a rapidly changing world and industry. New technology is constantly being launched and there is a lot to learn and stay up to date on.  Read more here [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/truck-driver-a-job-with-great-variety) ## [Onspot checklist to give to your drivers](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-checklist-to-give-to-your-drivers) [Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), September 3, 2020 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Ambulance%20in%20Norway%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-checklist-to-give-to-your-drivers) Before we know it, we will be in the winter season when roads will look like in the picture above. To get the most out of their Onspot investment, many fleet managers supply their drivers with checklists. These checklists make it easy for drivers to maintain the vehicle. Learn more and download the checklist here. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/onspot-checklist-to-give-to-your-drivers) ## [Is 4x4 enough to keep your vehicle safe?](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-4x4-enough-to-keep-your-vehicle-safe) [Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), May 23, 2019 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Persons/Rescue_driver%204-3%20640.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-4x4-enough-to-keep-your-vehicle-safe)  When purchasing a new vehicle, 4x4 is a common option to consider. No wonder, it’s a familiar and well-tried solution with good features for safer driving – but it’s easy to ignore its weaknesses believing there’s no better alternative. However, when reflecting on those situations where traction is really crucial for your operations, you may conclude that 4x4 is not the perfect solution, but rather a compromise. Learn more here. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/is-4x4-enough-to-keep-your-vehicle-safe) ## ["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) ## [Slippery roads – traction aid in non-winter conditions](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-traction-aid-in-non-winter-conditions) [Ulrik Andersson](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/ulrik-andersson), November 1, 2018 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Buss%20i%20dimma%20IX.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-traction-aid-in-non-winter-conditions) The automatic snow chains are genius when you encounter adverse road conditions in the colder seasons. With just a flip of a switch you have instant traction added so that you can get up in speed or if you need to stop, you get improved braking power. But what about the rest of the year, when you are not in the winter season? In the middle of the summer or in autumn? [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/slippery-roads-traction-aid-in-non-winter-conditions) ## [America’s Last Frontier: Onspots are There](https://intblog.onspot.com/americas-last-frontier-onspots-are-there) [Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), April 19, 2018 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/alaska-clouds-landscape-905-168364-edited.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/americas-last-frontier-onspots-are-there) Over the years at Onspot, we have fit thousands of chassis with our automatic snow chain system. Vehicle applications ranging from fire and rescue, school and transit bus, plow and tow truck, and various forms of local and long-haul delivery trucks are just some of the chassis where the Onspot system is currently in use. Our Onspot factory located in North Vernon, IN is also more than just a place where our product is made, it is also an R&D facility that allows us to stay on top of the latest chassis changes and adapt our product to these changes. Occasionally, we also have customers contact us with some pretty interesting and challenging vehicles that they would like outfitted with Onspots. One recent vehicle that comes to mind is that of Bro. John Pinnix with the Remote Alaska Missions or R.A.M. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/americas-last-frontier-onspots-are-there) ## [5 Tyre Safety Tips for Commercial Drivers](https://intblog.onspot.com/5-tyre-safety-tips-for-commercial-drivers) [Eric Jones](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/eric-jones), November 25, 2017 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Trucks_Roads/truck%20tires.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/5-tyre-safety-tips-for-commercial-drivers) The winter weather is upon us and it’s time to begin thinking about maintaining traction on icy road surfaces. The [U.S. Department of transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/trucking-motorcoaches) has compiled the following list of tips for keeping your tyres in good working condition. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/5-tyre-safety-tips-for-commercial-drivers) ## [How to be Healthy on the Road and Handle Stress](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-to-be-healthy-on-the-road-and-handle-stress) [Boel Haglund](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/boel-haglund), September 25, 2017 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Persons/Healthy%20picture_3x4.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-to-be-healthy-on-the-road-and-handle-stress) Long haul truck drivers face many risks while working in today’s fast paced environment. While some might consider the chances of being in an accident the most pressing danger to a driver, there are several other risk factors to consider. Lifestyle-related illnesses due to poor diet and reduced exercise are a problem in the industry and it´s not hard to understand why. Living healthy on the road is challenging. Drivers travel long distances which may require time away from home for long periods and the work in itself doesn’t always provide an opportunity for physical activity. However, eating healthy and staying fit is as important for you as a driver as it is for the rest of us in society. [Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/how-to-be-healthy-on-the-road-and-handle-stress) ## [It’s August. It’s time to prepare your Christmas travels!](https://intblog.onspot.com/its-august.-its-time-to-prepare-your-christmas-travels) [Thomas Kaiser](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/thomas-kaiser), August 25, 2017 [![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Environment/BLog.34.x4%20(2).jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/its-august.-its-time-to-prepare-your-christmas-travels) Christmas? In August? Well, not quite, but this time of year many people around the world actually start booking their bus tickets for Christmas travels. Either for spending the holidays in the winter resorts or just for go visiting friends and families. These people have one thing in common: they plan and make early reservations to be well prepared and avoid unpleasant surprises. 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