David Raymond and the Clean Fleet team offer independent consulting for fleet managers, insurers, buyers, and shop owners — turning four decades on the shop floor into measurable outcomes for you.
Independent, honest, and grounded in real repair-floor economics — not sales quotas.
For businesses running 10 to 500 vehicles: preventive body-care schedules, downtime reduction, and priority scheduling that keeps your fleet on the road.
We speak the language of adjusters. Independent damage assessment, supplement negotiation, and OEM-parts advocacy so your vehicle is repaired to spec — not to the lowest bid.
For body shops looking to level up: workflow audits, paint booth optimization, and I-CAR certification pathways drawn from four decades running a top Metairie shop.
Buying used? We inspect frame integrity, prior repair quality, and paint work most buyers miss — the report pays for itself in negotiating power.
Delivery, service, and municipal fleets that can't afford downtime.
Independent second opinions on complex or disputed claims.
Body shops leveling up, and private buyers vetting used vehicles.
Free 30-minute call to scope your needs and constraints.
On-site or virtual walkthrough with a written findings report.
Prioritized action plan with cost, timeline, and ROI.
Ongoing support — hourly, retainer, or project-based.
"The best repair is the one you never see. My job in consulting is to help you demand that standard — before, during, and after the work is done."
No. Consulting is fully independent — most of our consulting clients have their vehicles serviced elsewhere. We work for you, not the shop.
The discovery call is free. From there, most engagements are billed hourly (starting at $175/hr) or as a fixed-scope project. Fleet retainers are quoted per vehicle count and service level.
Yes. On-site work is available across Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast. Virtual assessments (video walkthrough + photo review) are available nationwide.
That's one of our most common engagements. We produce an independent, documented estimate to factory specification and coach you through the supplement conversation with your adjuster.
The vehicle's year/make/model (or fleet size), a short description of the situation, and any existing estimates, photos, or claim numbers. We'll take it from there.
Discovery calls are typically scheduled within 48 hours. Urgent claim or fleet-downtime situations can often be addressed the same day — call the shop directly.
Tell us what you're facing — a stalled claim, an aging fleet, a shop you want to modernize. We'll tell you if we can help.