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The Fleet Success Show
The Fleet Success Show is the #1 fleet podcast dedicated to talking about the fundamentals, standards, and best practices that empower today's fleets to achieve fleet success. Let's get into the show!
Episodes
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 252: The Gray Fleet Nobody Manages: Getting Personally Owned Vehicles Right
Almost every organization runs a personally owned vehicle (POV) program, even the ones that say they don’t. Someone drives to a conference. An inspector drives…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 251: Are Alternative Fuel Mandates Failing Public Fleets?
Bob explains how the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) impacts state fleets, why hybrid vehicles receive different compliance treatment than certain alternative fuel…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 250: What Makes a Great Fleet? Inside the Fleet Success Awards
Marc, Nathan, and Scott explore why fleet metrics need context, how something as seemingly straightforward as PM compliance can tell different stories…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 249 - AI, Change & the New Fleet Manager: How to Lead What’s Next
The role of the fleet manager is changing fast. Today’s fleet leaders aren’t just expected to understand vehicles and maintenance—they’re being asked to lead…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 248: Fingerprints, Retinas, and Remote Kill Switches: What’s Really Coming to Your Next Vehicle
Vehicles are getting smarter, but what does that mean for the people driving and managing them? In Episode 248 of **The Fleet Success Show**, Marc Canton and…
The Fleet Success ShowFleet Management 101: Where Fleet Belongs in Your Organization
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc, RTA’s VP of Fleet Strategy, puts Nathan’s 25 years of fleet experience to the test with a provocative…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 246: The Utilization Debate: Should You Move Vehicles Between Drivers?
The answer can have significant implications for vehicle replacement planning, residual value, total cost of ownership, warranty coverage, fleet availability…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 245: Your Fleet Is Losing Money Without a Chargeback System
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA Fleet’s Marc Canton and Marc Knight break down fleet cost allocation, chargebacks, and billing, and explain why…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 244: From Commodore 64 to Ask Ron360: Marc Knight on 35 Years of Building Fleet Software
What happens when a guy who wanted to be a city planner ends up running a food distributor's delivery trucks, gets mentored by two of the most influential…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 243: Every Work Order Should End With an Inspection
Should every fleet maintenance work order end with an inspection? Yes—but that doesn’t mean every vehicle needs a full preventive maintenance inspection every…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 242: Rethinking the Modern Motor Pool
Every motor pool eventually hits the same wall: you either buy enough vehicles to cover your busiest day, or you accept that some days you'll come up short. On…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 241: How Utah Built the Most Centralized Fleet in America
Fleet may be a small world, but Utah shows just how powerful that network can become. In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton is joined by Steve…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 240: Is AI Replacing a Decades-Old Profession?
Is AI really coming for fleet technicians? Or is it about to make them more valuable than ever? Recorded live from the Government Fleet Expo (GFX) in Long…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 239: I Was Wrong About EVs: A Fleet Vet’s Shocking AI & EV Turnaround
What happens when a longtime fleet leader admits they were completely wrong about electric vehicles? In Episode 239 of The Fleet Success Show, Facundo Tassara…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 238: Managing a Prison Fleet with Inmate Mechanics
What does it take to manage one of the most unique fleet operations in government? In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 237: 40 Years in Fleet Management: Hurricanes, Hostile Takeovers, & Becoming #1
After more than 40 years in fleet management, Patti Earley has seen just about everything: from managing a statewide fleet consolidation to leading fleet fuel…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 236: Will Robots Fix the Fleet Technician Shortage?
Artificial intelligence is changing fleet management faster than most organizations realize. But can AI—and eventually humanoid robots—actually solve the fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 235: "JARVIS" For Fleet Managers? How Next-Gen AI is Eliminating Complex Reporting
Artificial intelligence is changing fleet management faster than almost any technology in recent memory. From answering questions about preventive maintenance…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 234: AI for Fleet Leaders: Stop Waiting, Start Moving
The episode covers the arms race happening between major AI companies, the difference between using AI as a search engine versus a true work partner, and why…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 233: EVs, Telematics, and a 340-Pound Naysayer Named Eric
What does it actually take to deploy new technology in a public fleet before anyone else is doing it? In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, host Facundo…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 232: Women in Fleet: Shae Davies - 30 Years, 3 Firsts, 0 Apologies
What does it actually take to break into a male-dominated industry, get passed over because of excuses, and still rise to manage a fleet of nearly 3,800…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 231: What 100K Vehicles and 175 Bases Teaches You About Fleet Leadership
What does fleet management look like when your "shop" spans the entire globe? In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with Chief…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 230: Fleet Managers Are Wasting Millions Because of Bad Data
Most fleets already have telematics installed. The problem is, most of the data is wrong, incomplete, or being used the wrong way. In this episode of the Fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 229: The Real Crisis in Government Fleets (No One Talks About This)
Government fleets are under more pressure than ever—and most people don’t realize what’s actually happening behind the scenes. In this episode of the Fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 228: Fleet Management Is 25 Years Behind, But AI May Change Everything
Fleet management may be entering its biggest transformation in decades. According to NAFA CEO Bill Schankel, AI is about to dramatically accelerate the fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 227: The Hidden Costs Killing Fleet Operations (It’s NOT What You Think)
Most fleet managers focus on labor rates and parts costs—but that’s only a fraction of the real story. In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Facundo…
The Fleet Success ShowFleet Management 101: The Low-Hanging Fruit Most Fleets Ignore
What are the simplest, lowest-cost ways to improve your fleet, without new budget, approvals, or tools? In this episode, Facundo Tassara and Steve Saltzgiver…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 225: Are Certifications Still Worth It? The Truth About ASE, CAFM & Fleet Leadership
Are certifications like ASE and CAFM still worth it—or are they becoming irrelevant in today’s technician shortage? In this episode of the Fleet Success Show…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 224: Fleet Fraud Is Getting Smarter (Here’s How Fleets Fight Back)
Fleet fraud is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up. In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley sits down with Wil Fitzgerald, fraud…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 223: Outsourcing in Fleet: How to Know What to Sublet, When, and Why
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA VP of Product, Marc Canton. sits down with Jake Johnson, former fleet maintenance supervisor and current RTA…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 222: Fleet Management 101: Nobody Teaches Fleet Management
You’ll learn why fleet leadership is evolving, how to translate technical KPIs into meaningful business impact, and why telling your fleet story is one of the…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 221: The State of Fleet Management: Education, AI, and the Technician Crisis with NAFA’s CEO
NAFA represents more than 3,500 fleet professionals across government and corporate fleets, making it the largest professional fleet association in the world…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 220: Motor Pools Are Back: Right-Size Your Fleet Without Breaking Operations
Motor pools are making a comeback, and not as “loaner cars,” but as true internal rental programs that help fleets cut costs while improving access and…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 219: Stop Guessing at Downtime: Status Strategy for Better Availability
Improving fleet availability isn’t just about working faster—it’s about understanding why assets are down in the first place. In this episode, Marc Canton sits…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 218: Fleet Predictions 2026: AI Hype, Technician Shortages, and the Next Era of Fleet Managers
In this forward-looking episode of The Fleet Success Show, hosts Josh Turley and Marc Canton break down the top fleet trends and predictions for 2026. The duo…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 217: Why Replacement Planning Solves 95% of Your Problems
In this powerful episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton sits down with Fleet Hall-of-Famer Steve Saltzgiver to tackle one of the most overlooked but…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 216: The Rise of the Tech-Savvy Fleet Manager
Fleet is changing. Fast. On this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton (VP of Product) is joined by Jenelle Hansen (VP of Customer Success) to talk…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 215: Fleet Management 101: How to Become a Great Fleet Supervisor
In this Fleet Management 101 edition of The Fleet Success Show, host Facundo Tassara sits down with Brendan Hunt, Assistant Fleet Service and Facility Manager…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 214: How Centralizing Fleet Operations Saved a University Thousands
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton is joined by Lincey Araya, Fleet Services and Field Program Manager at the University of South Florida…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 213: Why Your Replacement Plan Is Sabotaging Your Fleet
Fleet managers everywhere are playing defense when it comes to vehicle replacement. In this hard-hitting episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO Josh Turley…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 212: Why Fleet Education is Booming, and What It Means for the Future of the Industry
In the latest episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton, former fleet manager and RTA's VP of Product & Consulting, and Tony Yankovich, former fleet asset…
The Fleet Success ShowFleet Management 101: Winning the Fleet Management Super Bowl
In this powerhouse episode of The Fleet Success Show: Fleet Management 101, host Facundo Tassara sits down with Jeffrey Hawthorne, Fleet Manager at the Palm…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 210: How to Win NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets: Insider Advice from a Longtime Judge
In this episode, Josh Turley sits down with veteran fleet leader and NAFA judge Steve Saltzgiver to pull back the curtain on the NAFA 100 Best Fleets…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 209: The Fleet Success Mindset: Building Stronger Teams, Systems, and Results
In this keynote episode from Connect 2025, RTA CEO Josh Turley delivers a deeply personal and passionate look at what separates great organizations from those…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 208: Don’t Stop Fighting for Replacement Funds
Episode Summary: In this powerful keynote-turned-podcast from Connect 2025, Marc Canton and Steve Saltzgiver tackle one of the most overlooked but financially…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 207: Inside the Judge's Room: What It Really Takes to Be a NAFA 100 Best Fleet
In this behind-the-scenes episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley sits down with long-time NAFA 100 Best Fleets judge Scott Rood to reveal what really…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 206: Fleet Leaders Reveal the Software They’d NEVER Use Again
In this no-holds-barred episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA’s VP of Product & Consulting, Marc Canton, is joined by the Fleet Whisperer himself, Steve…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 205: The 3Ws of Fleet: Right-Sizing Your Team, Tools, and Tech for Long-Term Success
In this thought-provoking episode of the Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton is joined by RTA’s senior consultant and fleet legend Tony Yankovich for a…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 204: Connect 2025 - Workload, Workforce, Workplace: Rightsizing Is More than Just for Fleet Assets
"Fleet management isn’t about vehicle counts—it’s about aligning your people, your processes, and your places. Get that wrong, and your whole operation…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 203: Fleet Leader AMA: What Top Fleets Do Differently (Live from Connect 2025)
In this special live panel episode of The Fleet Success Show, recorded at Connect 2025 in Las Vegas, award-winning fleet leaders Sara Burnam, Jesse Ostovich…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 202: Fleet Management 101: The Critical Metrics That Separate Good Fleets From Great Ones
In this episode of the Fleet Success Show: Fleet Management 101 Series, Fleet Success Ambassador Facundo Tassara sits down with Bill Griffiths, Fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 201: From Wrenches to Strategy: Why Fleet Managers Need Out of the Bay
Live from the RTA Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Marc Canton interviews Drew Morrow, a seasoned fleet manager from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 200: Fleet Success: What We’ve Learned over 200 Episodes and Why Culture Always Wins
In this special 200th episode of The Fleet Success Show, hosts Josh Turley, Steve Saltzgiver, and Marc Canton take the stage live to celebrate the journey so…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 199: The Truth About Fleet Tech Shortages That No One Wants to Admit
In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley and Marc Canton break down the real reasons behind the fleet technician shortage. Spoiler: it's not just…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 198: What Fleet Managers Get Wrong About Replacement, Rightsizing & Staffing
“You can’t fix technician staffing without fixing the replacement plan first—and rightsizing without replacement is just rearranging the deck chairs.” Episode…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 197: From the Shop Floor to the Top 100: Dave Persad's Relentless Pursuit of Fleet Excellence
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton is joined by fleet industry leader and Boynton Beach Fleet Director Dave Persad for a raw, heartfelt…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 196: How to Go from Turning Wrenches to Calling Shots in Fleet
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Nathan Schafer sits down with Brent Messner from the City of Las Vegas to explore a topic that's essential for…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 195: The Million Dollar Mistake: How Contaminated Fuel Took Down 110 Fleet Engines
“By the time we figured it out, we had to replace 110 engines—10% of the fleet. All because of bad fuel.” – Dave Persad Episode Summary What happens when your…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 194: Eliminating Dysfunction: Building Trust and Team Health in Fleet Organizations
"The strength of any relationship is the speed of repair. In fleet leadership, trust isn’t optional—it’s the operating system." 📄 Episode Summary In this raw…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 193: Lost Assets, Legal Nightmares & Fleet Creep: Why You Must Do a Physical Vehicle Inventory
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley (CEO, RTA) and fleet veteran Nathan Schafer dive deep into the not-so-sexy—but absolutely critical—topic…