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The Fleet Success ShowEpisode 168: How to Fix a Broken Fleet in Six Months: Secrets from Fleet Whisperer Steve SaltzgiverFrom identifying key metrics and leveraging leading indicators to managing people effectively and making data-driven decisions, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for fleet professionals looking to transform their operations. Whether you’re a new fleet manager or a seasoned pro, this conversation will give you a roadmap for fleet success.Key Takeaways:🚛 The First 30 Days Matter – Why listening to stakeholders and analyzing data is crucial before making changes.📊 The Power of Metrics – Understanding leading vs. lagging indicators to predict and improve fleet performance.👥 Fixing Culture & People Issues – Why most “bad apples” are actually a leadership...2025-03-2058 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 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 future leaders?This episode dives deep into the career progression of fleet professionals, from turning wrenches to leading a shop, and the massive gap in training that’s holding many back. If you’re managing a fleet, hiring techs, or wondering how to grow in your career, this is a must-listen episode!✔️ Fleet Career Paths Are Broken – Most techs don’t plan to become fleet managers, so we must...2025-03-1322 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 165: Why Your Fleet Software Implementation Is Doomed: The 5 Biggest Pitfalls to AvoidDrawing from decades of experience across thousands of implementations, Marc and Josh highlight the key reasons fleet managers struggle with adopting new technology. From data migration nightmares to lack of training and buy-in, they share hard-hitting lessons learned from real-world failures—and successes.Key Takeaways from the Episode:🚨 Data Migration Can Make or Break You – Many implementations go off the rails due to bad data. If your fleet reporting was garbage before, don’t expect miracles just by switching systems. Take the time to clean, standardize, and validate your data before migrating it.⏳ Budget for...2025-02-2738 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 162: Fleet Challenges Uncovered: Navigating EV Costs, CARB Regulations, and the Technician ShortageAt 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 challenges that will be facing fleets in 2025 and beyond. In this insightful episode of The Fleet Success Show, hosts Josh Turley, CEO at RTA, and Marc Canton, a 30-year fleet industry veteran, dive deep into those pressing challenges facing fleet managers today. With decades of combined experience, Josh and Marc discuss critical issues such as the hidden costs of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), unintended consequences of CARB regulations, and...2025-02-0625 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 157: Connect Keynote: RTA Product RoadmapRTA’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 fleet teams work. Explore the enhanced analytics, the automations, and other features that are going to simplify and streamline your operations. See where Fleet360 leads the fleet management software industry in measuring elements like stakeholder satisfaction and intentional culture. Get excited by how much easier it’s going to be to collect and share data with your organization and showcase the amazing work your fleet does. Want to lea...2024-12-1954 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 156: Your Fleet’s Dashboard Shouldn’t Look Like a NASA Control Room: Managing Data OverloadIn 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 to better manage your fleet’s data. From having too many metrics and KPIs to purchasing more data tools without having the proper data training in place, Marc and Josh provide expert insights for managing and understanding your data. Get specific examples on the importance of data for metrics like fleet availability and replacement planning, and see how having the right data (and the right amount of dat...2024-12-0533 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 150: The Baby Boomers Are Taking Their Knowledge with Them: The Importance of Process DocumentationRTA CEO Josh Turley and head of product & consulting Marc Canton explore a recent client’s struggles replacing institutional knowledge of systems when seasoned employees move on and technology changes. Josh and Marc explain how essential it is to document all of your processes and procedures—even the most common, obvious processes that you do every day—and thinking about the person who comes in behind you (like when you leave, retire, or just go on vacation and don’t want to be disturbed by work). What would happen if your most seasoned fleet professionals were abduc...2024-09-1929 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 148: Resource Efficiency: Utilization vs. AvailabilityRTA’s CEO Josh Turley and head of product and consulting Marc Canton dive into the differences between utilization and availability in our latest episode, exploring:  How utilization feeds availability The right (and wrong) ways fleets calculate asset utilization How utilization can help you right-size your fleet  And more Get insights on how you can communicate with your stakeholders to ensure you’re both on the same page for what utilization means for your fleet, how to identify the right metrics to track, and how to find opportunities to better utilize the assets you do have from Marc’s firs...2024-08-2224 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 144: Training is the Remedy for Your Fleet’s AilsRTA'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 pace of change in automotive technology, if your techs aren’t getting at least 40 hours of training per year, they’re falling behind. But your training program needs to go beyond technical skills to include:- Warehouse and inventory processes- Quality assurance processes - Business management basics- Leadership skillsIn this week’s episode of The Fleet Success Show, our co-host...2024-06-2722 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 143: The Ethical Conundrum of the Over-Employment TrendMillions 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 costing your fleet big money.RTA's Josh Turley and Marc Canton debate the ethics of over-employment and discuss strategies fleet managers can employ to make sure employees are doing the job they’re paid for.Listen in to learn how to:- Manage by the outputs, not the inputs.- Incentivize high-performing employees.- Inspect what you expect.- Hire people who ar...2024-06-2020 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 142: The Truth about EVs Part 2: The Hosts Read the CommentsRemember 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 from our followers. So this week, Marc and RTA CEO Josh Turley hit the air to answer some audience questions and share candid opinions on the truth about EVs. They lay it all on the table, including: - Why people who think EVs will never catch on are wrong- When electric vehicles make sense for fleets- Whether they’re f...2024-06-1445 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 140: Not a Plug for Dave Ramsay’s EntreLeadership SummitIf you’ve never been to Dave Ramsay’s EntreLeadership Summit, you might want to mark your calendar for next May. Josh and Marc say it has the power to transform lives, careers, and fleets. They just got back from this year’s summit and are still fired up. In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, our co-hosts share their key takeaways and explain how this pivotal event shaped RTA’s entire approach to fleet success. From prioritizing mental health and avoiding burnout to navigating uncomfortable conversations and building an anti-hustle culture, you'll get some sage...2024-05-2343 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 139: Spirit Week, BBQ & Cornhole—A Recipe for Fleet SuccessFleets across the country are facing major driver and technician shortages. Many are having a tough time hiring enough people to reliably power their fleets. This reality makes culture more important than ever. Culture attracts new talent and increases retention. So it’s worthy of some extra attention. What are your favorite ways to encourage outside-the-box thinking and reinforce the bonds of teamwork? Tune in to hear from Josh Turley, Tony Yankovich, and Marc Canton as they talk about some ways RTA builds an intentional culture that’s humble, hungry, and smart.Have feedba...2024-05-1725 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 136: The Truth About EVs from a Fleet Expert and EV OwnerOur fleet consultants do a good job of taking a pragmatic stance on the often-charged topic of electric vehicles. That all went out the window for Marc Canton when he got an EV. Listen as he tells Josh about his experiences since he bought his Kia EV9. Like the day he drove around in a panic trying to find a charging station.Or what happened when he raced the Camaro driver.  And how it all started because he accidentally picked an EV pickup truck off the rental car lot.If y...2024-04-2624 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 135: The Great Debate—Planned vs. Unplanned MaintenanceHow many times do your techs uncover issues during PMs? Do they take care of that work on the spot or schedule it for a future date? What if it’s a safety-related issue? How do they manage risk, minimize downtime, and avoid wrecking the rest of their schedule for the day?Josh, Marc, Tony, Steve, Nathan, and Facundo debate some common what-if scenarios to help you decide if work found during a PM should be counted as planned or unplanned, scheduled or unscheduled. They offer some suggestions to help address these issues as quickly as...2024-04-2329 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 133: The Bloodflow of Any FleetDo you ever have to review work orders to make sure they were entered correctly? Or check PM schedules to see who’s overdue? Or lose hours a day to all the other in-the-weeds tasks that fleet managers are in charge of?You’re not alone. Lots of fleet managers struggle to make progress on big initiatives because so much of their time is spent putting out fires.But every time you say yes to one thing, you say no to something else. And those “no’s” come with a cost. On this...2024-04-0437 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 131 - Is Culture Really Something Fleets Should Spend Time OnCulture is a hot topic these days. Leadership talks about hiring for culture fit. But between technician shortages and organizational requirements—it's hard enough to fill the bays. And what about the one or two techs in the bunch that seem to cause a lot of problems? Are you really supposed to fire them?  Take it from Marc and Josh. You're doing more damage by allowing a toxic culture to permeate the rest of the organization. It's time to figure out how to get bad apples out and the right people in.Listen in as the...2024-03-1434 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 129: Your FMIS Is Being Sunset, Now What?What if your FMIS provider announced they’re sunsetting their product next year? What would you do? You can’t change it. You can’t ignore it. And you can’t panic. What you can do is listen to this episode of the Fleet Success Show. Five fleet success co-hosts—Josh, Tony, Steve, Marc, and Griffin—share some practical advice to help fleet managers create a change management plan. They cover everything from assessing your needs to migrating your data to preparing your team for the transition. If you’re facing a change (forced or not) to...2024-02-2926 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 121 - Fleet Consultant Mailbag: Top QuestionsWhether you're brand new to fleet management or have been around the block a few times, chances are you've faced some big questions you can't answer alone.  Like...How can you reduce your carbon footprint?What are some tips to increase your resale value?Is there a right technician-to-asset ratio?Fleet experts Josh Turley, Marc Canton, and Tony Yankovich have answers to all these questions and more on this episode of The Fleet Success Show. Listen in for some practical advice from the field. Have feedback on the show? We...2023-12-1447 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 120 - So, You’ve Hired a Fleet Consultant – Now What?So you took the leap and hired a fleet consultant (or you're planning to soon). How do you get the most out of the engagement? Steve, Tony, and Marc are here to answer that question. Get their advice on everything from planning a solid kick-off meeting and knocking out the consultant's RFI to appointing the right project manager and getting stakeholder alignment on the scope of work. If you're about to embark on a consulting project tune in to this important episode. You'll walk away with everything you need to know to make sure it's a success.2023-12-0734 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 119: Why Do You Need a Fleet Consultant?The best fleets know they shouldn't go it alone. They've got experts on speed dial that they can call in when facing new challenges or they need to get a big job done fast.Tony, Marc, and Steve discuss some of the biggest reasons fleets bring in consultants—from crunching numbers to rightsizing fleets to overhauling preventive maintenance programs.  We bet you'll catch some relatable reasons that might mean you need some outside expertise.Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @Fle...2023-11-3042 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 118: Busting 8 Top Myths About Hiring Fleet ConsultantsTune in as Marc, Tony, and Steve break down the misconceptions that keep many fleet managers from turning outside for expert advice. Fleet consultants are all about audits. They’re a one-time fix. They can’t possibly understand your organization. These are just 3 of the top myths we bust on this week’s episode. Plus, get some words of wisdom to set your operation on the road to fleet success.Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email...2023-11-2231 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 117: Scariest Financial Mistakes Fleets MakeBack from a short hiatus visiting fleet managers in the field —join Steve and Marc as they dive into some of the biggest financial mistakes they’ve seen fleets make over the last 40 years. Listen in to hear about the scariest issues they see in fleets time and again, the two biggest fears that keep fleet managers from replacing vehicles, and two things fleets must do if they want an efficient operation.Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an e...2023-11-1432 minThe Fleet Success Show115: Electric Vehicles: Where To BeginIf you need to add electric vehicles to your fleet, you are likely trying to figure out where to start. Marc Canton and Griffin Scott are here to help! In this episode of "The Fleet Success Show," our fleet analysts dive into how to assess what EVs are needed for your fleet (and what's available), how to start replacing existing vehicles with EV, and more!Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com.2023-09-0545 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 111: Data Trends Your Fleet Should AdoptMarc Canton is joined by fleet data analysts Kristi Amaker and Griffin Scott to discuss all things data-related in this week’s episode of “The Fleet Success Show.” Learn what fleet data analysts do, why they are essential to fleet operations, and get tips on how to utilize data at your fleet.Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com.Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today!Don't f...2023-07-1429 minThe Fleet Success ShowEpisode 110: Introducing the TeamMarc Canton and Tony Yankovich joined Josh Turley on this week’s show. The trio discussed the future of “The Fleet Success Show” and the new format moving forward. Tony and Marc are joining Josh and Steve Saltzgiver as hosts, with each of them rotating hosting duties each week. Get to know Marc and Tony and learn more about their robust fleet backgrounds!Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com.Want a...2023-07-0434 minThe Fleet Success Show107: Benefits of a Fleet Data AnalystWith fleet managers under pressure to perform and to tell their story with data, a fleet data analyst is becoming an essential role at fleet operations.Marc Canton joins Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" to provide his insights on the importance of data, and why a fleet data analyst is needed. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com.Want a co...2023-05-0944 minThe Fleet Success Show100: Reflecting on 100 Episodes of Fleet SuccessIn the 100th episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” hosts Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins are joined by special guests and former fleet leaders Marc Canton and Nathan Schafer. Live from the Fleet Success Summit, the hosts reflect on reaching the 100-episode milestone, shares their favorite memories from the show, the impacts they hope the show has had on fleet leaders, and they tackle some issues impacting the fleet industry – from the role of culture, the importance of leadership development, and more. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments...2023-03-2139 min