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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 192: The #1 Mistake Fleets Make with Safety (and How to Fix It)
"We're not addressing human behavior—we're just trying to show that we did something." In this impactful episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Steve…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 191: The $400K Mistake Most School Districts Are About to Make
“If you're tracking school bus maintenance in a notebook, you're 30 years behind—and it's costing you way more than you think.” — Marc Canton 📝 Episode Summary…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 190: The Fleet Manager’s Guide to Burning Old Data Without Burning Bridges
"Burn the data. Start fresh. The past you is holding your fleet hostage." Detailed Episode Summary In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley and…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 189: The Hidden Perks of RTA Connect (That Aren’t on the Agenda)
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley (CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company) and Nathan Schafer (Public Sector Fleet Veteran & RTA Trainer)…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 188: Blame Steve: The Fleet Episode That Might Get You Promoted
“If you’re not being challenged, if you dread Monday mornings, or if leadership just doesn’t get it, that might be your sign. It’s time to go.” In this…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 187: Get to a Trade Show, Or Get a New Job
"If you're not at NAFA, you might be in the wrong job." NAFA 2025 wasn’t just a trade show—it was a wake-up call for fleet professionals everywhere. In this…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 186: Don’t Trust Your Invoices! The Dangers of Outsourcing without Oversight
"You may outsource your M&R, but you can't outsource your fleet management. That has to be internal." – Marc Canton The trio unpacks real-life horror stories…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 185: Underdog to MVP: Promoting Yourself (and Your Fleet) the Right Way
In this spicy episode, Marc Canton and fleet powerhouse Facundo Tassara dive deep into the fine line between self-promotion and arrogance in the fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 184: Fleet Math is Sexy (And It Might Just Save Your Job)
In this no-nonsense, insight-packed episode of The Fleet Success Show, hosts Josh Turley and Marc Canton dig deep into one of the most misunderstood—and often…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 183: How UCLA Electrified Their Fleet—Without Electrocuting Their Budget
“Fleet isn’t just turning wrenches anymore—it’s strategic asset management, customer service, data science, and culture building. And it deserves that…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 182: From the Shop Floor to the Forest Service: One Fleet Manager’s Epic Ride
"Fleet managers make the world go round, so why doesn’t the world recognize that?" 🎧 Episode Summary In this compelling episode of The Fleet Success Show, Vice…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 181: You Can Be Right or You Can Have a Fleet: Budget Cuts for Grown-Ups
Episode Summary: In this candid episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO Josh Turley and fleet industry veteran Marc Canton dive headfirst into a growing…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 180: From Budget Cubicle to Fleet Jungle: One Fleet Manager’s Wild Ride to the Top of Public Works
“Closed mouths don’t get fed. If you don’t speak up about what your fleet really needs, no one’s going to help you.” In this laugh-out-loud, wisdom-packed…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 179: Fleet Stress: The Hidden Costs Killing Your Fleet (and How to Find Them)
“There are two biggest buckets of cost in any fleet: your people and your assets. If you're not managing both with strategy, you're leaking efficiency.” In…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 178: Fleet Culture That Works: How to Build Team Morale Without Breaking the Budget
In this energizing episode, hosts Josh Turley and Marc Canton take you behind the scenes of RTA’s legendary Spirit Week, an annual company tradition that flies…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 177: When Fleet Outsourcing Fails: How to Use SLAs, Track Comebacks, and Regain Control
In Episode 177 of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton and Steve Saltzgiver unload a truth-packed conversation on the painful realities of outsourcing fleet…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 176: Fleet Coaching: How to Develop Technicians Into Tomorrow’s Fleet Leaders
“Fleet management touches everything in the community. When a fire truck rolls out, we’re behind the scenes making sure it works — not just to get there, but…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 175: The Power of Class Coding: Why Your Fleet Data Depends on It
In this episode, The Fleet Success Show tackles one of the most underappreciated yet critical foundations of fleet operations: asset class coding. Marc Canton…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 174: Off-Road Leadership: Fleet Success Lessons from Baja California
This isn’t just about Baja — it’s a powerful metaphor for running a successful fleet operation. The challenges of off-roading mirror the pressures of leading a…
The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 173: Fleet Horror Stories: Fires, Failures & Frozen Garbage Trucks
These aren’t just entertaining tales. Each story is packed with critical lessons in leadership, accountability, and the hard realities of managing complex…
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Episode 172: The Power of Association – A Conversation with NAFA CEO Bill Schankel
“Fleet is the most under-resourced industry in the world — and yet, nothing happens without a fleet.” – Marc Canton From the comeback of in-person networking…
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Episode 171: “I’m a Fleet Manager, Now What?” Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Modern Fleet Leadership
“No one goes to school for fleet management—so if you’re in this role, you’re already on an unconventional journey. The only question is: what are you doing to…
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Episode 170: Fleet Rookie Mistakes (We Made Them So You Don’t Have To) - Advice from Award-Winning Fleet Managers
Sara shares how her fifth-year leap into the "100 Best Fleets" was game-changing, and Facundo recounts how being stuck behind a train on his first day led to…
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Episode 169: Parts Management: The Hidden Goldmine in Fleet Efficiency
🛠️ "A great parts manager is worth their weight in gold. Without the right parts at the right time, even the best fleet operation grinds to a halt.”– Marc…
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Episode 168: How to Fix a Broken Fleet in Six Months: Secrets from Fleet Whisperer Steve Saltzgiver
From identifying key metrics and leveraging leading indicators to managing people effectively and making data-driven decisions, this episode is packed with…
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Episode 167: Why Fleet Techs Are Leaving – And How to Keep Them
✅ Are we missing a crucial step in technician career paths? ✅ Why do techs leave—and is it really just about pay? ✅ How can fleet managers develop their own…
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Episode 166: Mandates, Mayhem, and Managing Fleets: What Keeps Fleet Managers Up at Night, with Special Guest Mike Kastner from NTEA
The episode opens with introductions from Josh, Marc, and guest Mike Kastner, who shares his decades-long journey with NTEA. Mike explains NTEA’s core mission…
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Episode 165: Why Your Fleet Software Implementation Is Doomed: The 5 Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid
Drawing from decades of experience across thousands of implementations, Marc and Josh highlight the key reasons fleet managers struggle with adopting new…
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Episode 164: The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Delaying an FMIS Hurts Your Fleet
The conversation dives deep into common objections fleet managers have when considering new software: fear of change, lack of time, data cleanup concerns, and…
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Episode 163: "The Making of a Fleet Manager of the Year" with Sara Burnam
Throughout the episode, Sara emphasizes the importance of building relationships, prioritizing continuous learning, and empowering team members to take pride…
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Episode 162: Fleet Challenges Uncovered: Navigating EV Costs, CARB Regulations, and the Technician Shortage
At the end of 2024, RTA’s head of product and consulting Marc Canton went to several conferences and trade shows and gathered some of the biggest topics and…
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Episode 161: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover: The Fleet Success Playbook Book Club
“Culture is the free tool that you’re not using. It’s the difference maker in any organization.” – Facundo Tassara Facundo shares the inspiration behind…
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Throwback 011: What Metrics Should I Use to Measure Fleet Success?
Discover how the right metrics can transform your fleet operation by reducing costly road calls, improving efficiency, and saving money. The co-hosts break…
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Episode 160: Past, Present, and Future of Fleet | 2024 Recap & 2025 Predictions
🚗 Key Highlights: Reflecting on the EV burnout and infrastructure challenges faced by fleet managers. Addressing technician retention, recruitment, and…
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Episode 159: Connect Keynote: Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Turley
Highlights from the episode include: Why leaders often avoid difficult conversations. The critical difference between hurt and harm in leadership. A five-step…
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Episode 158: Connect Keynote: The 7 Ls of Leadership with Mike Pitcher
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, we’re showcasing one of the most exciting keynotes from Connect 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mike Pitcher, former CEO…
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Episode 157: Connect Keynote: RTA Product Roadmap
RTA’s head of product & consulting, Marc Canton, dives into the myriad features that are coming to Fleet360, and how these features are going to change the way…
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Throwback: 010: Net Promoter Score: Why Your Fleet Should Adopt This SaaS Practice
In this throwback episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver and RTA CEO Josh Turley talk about measuring customer satisfaction…
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Episode 156: Your Fleet’s Dashboard Shouldn’t Look Like a NASA Control Room: Managing Data Overload
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO Josh Turley and RTA’s head of product & consulting Marc Canton discuss the dangers of data overload and how…
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Throwback: 009: Employee Retention
In the ninth episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss…
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Episode 155: The Disaster Preparedness Playbook
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO and co-host Josh Turley is joined by fleet success ambassador and former Palm Beach County fleet manager…
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Episode 154: The Truth about EV Costs: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Pt2
In the end, which option is going to be right for your fleet? That entirely depends on your fleet, your goals, and how well you understand what it means to…
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Throwback 008: How to Create an Intentional Culture at Your Fleet Operation
Does your fleet operation have an accidental or intentional culture? Josh, Jeff, and Steve discuss how to create an intentional culture at your shop and…
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Episode 153: The Truth about EV Costs: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, Pt1
Electric vehicles. Conventionally fueled vehicles. Hybrids. On The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley and Marc Canton have talked about them all. In this episode…
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Throwback: Episode 006: Leaders are Readers
In the sixth episode of "The Fleet Success Show," former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss why it’s important for leaders to read…
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Episode 152: You Can’t Manage Costs You Can’t See: The Importance of Billing Fleet Services the Right Way
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, cohosts Josh Turley, CEO of RTA, and Marc Canton, head of product & fleet consulting, dive into the right and wrong…
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Throwback 005: The Four Pillars of Fleet Success - Risk Management
In the fifth episode of "The Fleet Success Show," former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss one of the four pillars of fleet…
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Episode 151: Your Replacement Backlog Is Impacting Your Fleet Availability
In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, co-hosts Josh Turley, RTA CEO, and Marc Canton, RTA’s head of product and fleet consulting, dive into the importance…
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Throwback: Episode 004: The Four Pillars of Fleet Success - Resource Efficiency
In the fourth episode of "The Fleet Success Show," fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss…
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Episode 150: The Baby Boomers Are Taking Their Knowledge with Them: The Importance of Process Documentation
RTA CEO Josh Turley and head of product & consulting Marc Canton explore a recent client’s struggles replacing institutional knowledge of systems when seasoned…
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Throwback: 003: The Four Pillars of Fleet Success - Intentional Culture
In the third episode of "The Fleet Success Show," fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss…
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Episode 149: Fleet Manager of the Year: You Never Know Until You Try
In this in-depth conversation, RTA CEO Josh Turley gets Sara to share her experience becoming a fleet manager, moving up the fleet ladder, creating a modern…
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Throwback: Episode 002: The Four Pillars of Fleet Success - Stakeholder Satisfaction
In this episode, Josh, Jeff and Steve dive into the first pillar of fleet success -- Stakeholder Satisfaction. Listen as they define who a stakeholder is in…
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Episode 148: Resource Efficiency: Utilization vs. Availability
RTA’s CEO Josh Turley and head of product and consulting Marc Canton dive into the differences between utilization and availability in our latest episode…
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Episode 147: Meet Scott Rood: A New Journey in Fleet Management
Key Highlights: Introduction to Scott Rood: Hear about his background in the US Air Force, experience as a vehicle mechanic and maintenance manager, and his…
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Episode 146: How Available Is Your Fleet? A Conversation with Steve Saltzgiver
Key Highlights Importance of Availability: Steve emphasizes that availability is the "granddaddy of all metrics" in fleet management, as it directly affects…
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Episode 145: 2024 Fleet Challenges & Trends: A Conversation with Tony Yankovich
2024 Fleet Challenges & Trends: A Conversation with Tony Yankovich RTA CEO and The Fleet Success Show host Josh Turley and veteran fleet consultant Tony…
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Episode 144: Training is the Remedy for Your Fleet’s Ails
RTA's Josh Turley and Marc Canton are big proponents of the importance of training. Ongoing technical training is table stakes for fleet technicians. With the…
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Episode 143: The Ethical Conundrum of the Over-Employment Trend
Millions of Americans are following the over-employment conversation. If you’re just now hearing about this topic, it’s time to pay attention. It could be…
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Episode 142: The Truth about EVs Part 2: The Hosts Read the Comments
Remember back in April when RTA's Marc Canton shared his new take on EVs after becoming the proud owner of a Kia EV9? That episode stirred up a lot of comments…