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Les Smart

President, Smart Fleet Management LLC

Videosby Les SmartMarch 21, 2023

Market Forces Impacting Pricing and Availability of Commodities Key to the Fleet Industry

Get the latest updates on the commodities market from AF and Primrose Alloys' Mike Butsch in this week's State of the Fleet Industry video.

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Videosby Les SmartFebruary 14, 2023

Geotab Connect 2023 Conference Provides a View into Fleet Management of Tomorrow

Check out the highlights from the 2023 Geotab Connect Conference in this week's State of the Fleet Industry.

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Videosby Les SmartAugust 9, 2022

Geopolitical Friction Exposes Vulnerability of Future Microprocessor Inventories

Learn how the microchip shortage may have implications to the fleet industry with the growing China-Taiwan conflict in this State of the Fleet Industry video.

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Videosby Les SmartJuly 13, 2022

More Details on the Wheels Donlen Acquisition of LeasePlan USA

Check back in with Wheels Donlen, as AF chats with Shlomo Crandus to catch up on the LeasePlan USA acquisition.

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Videosby Les SmartAugust 4, 2021

State of the Used-Vehicle Market and 2022 Forecast

Alex Yurchenko of Black Book discusses the current state of the used-vehicle market, whether used-vehicle pricing has peaked, and forecasting the market going into 2022 in this State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight.

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Articlesby Les SmartNovember 23, 2018

Are You Loading Your Box Trucks Safely?

When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.

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Articlesby Les SmartJuly 10, 2018

Can’t Find Qualified Drivers? You Have Options

In addition to taking advantage of a new military pilot program, fleet operators can proactively hire through apprenticeship programs, greater community visibility, and internal motivation.

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Articlesby Les SmartJuly 5, 2018

How Not to Hate Your Diesel Particulate Filter

Understanding manual and on-road regeneration, how to keep them clean, and when to replace them will reduce the hassles associated with diesel particulate filters.

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Articlesby Les SmartJune 12, 2018

Thinking About Bringing Maintenance In-House? Think Again

In any DIY maintenance plan, small fleets must consider not-so-obvious issues such as waste disposal, permitting, maintaining parts inventories, and liability.

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Articlesby Les SmartMay 18, 2018

How to Defend Your Fleet Budget to Senior Management

For bosses who think you can get by with fewer trucks, there are steps you can take to gain their buy-in and help them see the true costs of running your fleet.

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