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\nHe knows the fleet business from the ground up with over two decades of fleet management experience. He has held several senior management roles overseeing new business development, customer satisfaction, account management and operations.
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\nDave maintains a keen aptitude for continually assessing and adapting to the needs of clients.
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## David Thornton
Dave is a highly motivated, innovative and results-oriented sales executive. He is passionate about coaching and sustaining high-performance teams that enhance the customer experience and achieve business objectives.
He knows the fleet business from the ground up with over two decades of fleet management experience. He has held several senior management roles overseeing new business development, customer satisfaction, account management and operations.
Dave maintains a keen aptitude for continually assessing and adapting to the needs of clients.
##### [Four Ways to Maintain Your Fleet Vehicles When They’re Not In Use](https://blog.fossnational.com/maintain-your-fleet-vehicles?hsLang=en)
April 21, 2020 / 3 minute read
A parked vehicle still needs to be maintained. Read four easy strategies for keeping your fleet vehicles ready to go.
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##### [3 Expert Tips to Create an Effective Company Driving Policy](https://blog.fossnational.com/company-driving-policy?hsLang=en)
November 12, 2019 / 3 minute read
An effective fleet driving policy is critical to ensuring drivers stay safe on the road. Follow these tips to ensure your policy is clear and understood.
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##### [Windshields and the Hidden Link to Driver Safety](https://blog.fossnational.com/windshields-hidden-link-driver-safety?hsLang=en)
October 24, 2019 / 3 minute read
Fleet managers are under pressure to increase vehicle availability while reducing costs. But the fact is, costs are going up—in large part due to today’s fuel prices.
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##### [How Can a Fleet Safety Program Help You Save Money?](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-safety-program?hsLang=en)
September 12, 2018 / 2 minute read
Focusing on driver safety means you’ll reduce accidents and litigation costs—or avoid them altogether. You’ll also pay less for maintenance and repairs.
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##### [What Does Texting While Driving Really Cost Your Fleet?](https://blog.fossnational.com/texting-while-driving?hsLang=en)
August 8, 2018 / 3 minute read
If one of your drivers is in a crash due to being distracted, it will cost you big time. And what is a major source of distraction these days? Texting.
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##### [Fleet Risk Management: How to Better Protect Your Business](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-risk-management?hsLang=en)
June 20, 2018 / 4 minute read
Since putting a driver on the road adds a layer of risk to your business, it’s critical to protect your company.
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##### [Considerations for Your Fleet Policy Following Legalization of Recreational Cannabis](https://blog.fossnational.com/fleet-policy-following-cannabis-legalization?hsLang=en)
April 17, 2018 / 5 minute read
It’s been eight months since cannabis became legal in Canada. All employers have had to adapt —and businesses that employ drivers even more so.
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