--- title: Blog | Basil Marcus description: Basil Marcus is the president of Foss National Leasing and LeasePlan Canada. 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With a lifelong passion for automotive, he journeyed from business development to leading one of Canada's top fleet management companies. ##### [How to Reduce Fleet Costs and Lower Your Total Cost of Ownership](https://blog.fossnational.com/reduce-fleet-costs?hsLang=en) May 21, 2026 / 9 minute read Discover effective strategies to reduce fleet costs and lower total ownership expenses, optimizing every aspect of vehicle management for maximum savings. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/reduce-fleet-costs?hsLang=en) ##### [Should You Lease or Buy a Vehicle for Your Business in Canada?](https://blog.fossnational.com/lease-or-buy-a-car-for-business?hsLang=en) May 1, 2026 / 13 minute read Leasing vs. buying a business vehicle in Canada: compare cash flow impact, tax deductions, flexibility, and total cost. Make the right call for your fleet. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/lease-or-buy-a-car-for-business?hsLang=en) ##### [Beyond Speculation: How Foss National Is Redefining Fleet Management in Canada in 2026](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-management-canada-2026?hsLang=en) February 18, 2026 / 6 minute read Foss National President Basil Marcus shares how fleet management in Canada is shifting to proactive, data-driven cost control in 2026. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-management-canada-2026?hsLang=en) ##### [Important Communication on the Future of LeasePlan Canada](https://blog.fossnational.com/future-of-leaseplan-canada?hsLang=en) December 10, 2024 / 3 minute read LeasePlan Canada to sunset in 2027; clients can choose between Wheels Canada and Foss National Leasing for continued fleet management services. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/future-of-leaseplan-canada?hsLang=en) ##### [An Interview with the New President of Foss, Basil Marcus, on His Strategic Vision for Fleet Management Leasing](https://blog.fossnational.com/foss-new-president-basil-marcus-interview?hsLang=en) November 7, 2024 / 7 minute read Learn how Basil Marcus, the new President of Foss National Leasing, aims to address fleet challenges, empower teams, and improve client experiences throughout Canada. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/foss-new-president-basil-marcus-interview?hsLang=en) ##### [Electric Fleet Vehicles: One-Year Update On The Foss EV Pilot Program](https://blog.fossnational.com/electric-fleet-vehicles?hsLang=en) June 16, 2023 / 4 minute read A year ago, we integrated electric fleet vehicles into our daily operations. In this blog, you will learn about our achievements and the data we have collected so far. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/electric-fleet-vehicles?hsLang=en) ##### [Expanding Your Fleet Efficiently](https://blog.fossnational.com/expanding-your-fleet-efficiently?hsLang=en) August 18, 2022 / 5 minute read Are you a business owner looking to start or expand your fleet? Learn about fleet leasing and its advantages through trusted fleet lease experts. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/expanding-your-fleet-efficiently?hsLang=en) ##### [How Great Customer Service Helps Fleets Stand Out](https://blog.fossnational.com/great-customer-service?hsLang=en) April 26, 2022 / 4 minute read Running a business is a multitasking challenge. Among your many priorities, where does customer service stand? If it's not top priority, it should be. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/great-customer-service?hsLang=en) ##### [Four Fleet Investment Strategies for Long Term Savings](https://blog.fossnational.com/strategies-for-long-term-savings?hsLang=en) March 1, 2022 / 5 minute read This article shows you four key fleet management areas to invest in now for long-term savings. Learn how to start improving your ROI. [Read More](https://blog.fossnational.com/strategies-for-long-term-savings?hsLang=en) ##### [When Disaster Strikes - Your Fleet Management Company Is There](https://blog.fossnational.com/disaster-fleet-management?hsLang=en) March 25, 2020 / 4 minute read In this article, you’ll learn how your fleet management company is an essential partner in helping your business stay operational and safe during disaster situations. 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