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- Zero emission vehicles
  Consider switching to zero-emissions vehicles to reduce your organization's greenhouse gas emissions.
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- Remarketing
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  Monitor real-time drivers' behaviour with our telematics solution, developed in partnership with GEOTAB.
- Safety and risk management
  Protect your drivers and vehicles by managing your fleet's operational risks with a holistic fleet safety program.
- More ways to manage your fleet
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Resources
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  Access service and repairs through our nationwide network of vendors.
- White papers
  Blogs and white papers developed to help you better manage your fleet and drivers.
- Zero-emissions
  Best practices for reducing your organization's greenhouse gas emissions.
- Case studies
  Learn how we helped other companies improve their fleet operations.
- Articles
  Uncover industry insights, expert advice, and the latest trends in fleet management, vehicle leasing, and mobility solutions. Stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of fleet management together.
About
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  Meet the team and values behind Foss National Leasing
- Our company
  Foss National Leasing is Canada's top fleet leasing and fleet management provider. We have boosted fleet productivity and customers' ROI since 1967.
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- Careers
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Lease Your Vehicle
- Business Leasing
- Short term vehicle leasing
- Zero emission vehicles
Manage your vehicles
- Fleet Cards
- Remarketing
- Telematics
- Safety and risk management
- More ways to manage your fleet
Resources
- Fuel and maintenance network
- White papers
- Zero-emissions
- Case studies
- Articles
About
- Our team
- Our company
- Contact us
- Careers
- Free Quote

Basil Marcus

Basil is a seasoned, results-oriented executive possessing North American and European experience. He has held senior management roles for over 10 years, gaining experience in sales, marketing, business development and fleet operations.

As Managing Director at Foss, he is passionate about changing the way we look at fleet management, mobility, green initiatives, and automotive trends. He takes great pleasure in working closely with the Foss team and helps those around him to grow and evolve within the company.

Basil maintains the same enthusiasm and energy in his personal life. He spends as much time as possible with his wife and two young boys. Any other spare time he finds he is out on his bike, golfing, traveling, and exploring.

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