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The Fleet Success Show

RTA, Josh Turley

Welcome to the Fleet Success Show, a 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!

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00:45:08

Episode 208: Don’t Stop Fighting for Replacement Funds

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/12/24

Episode Summary:In this powerful keynote-turned-podcast from Connect 2025, Marc Canton and Steve Saltzgiver tackle one of the most overlooked but financially devastating issues in fleet management: inadequate fleet replacement planning. Drawing from decades of experience and real-world consulting insights, Steve and Marc make a compelling case for why fleet managers must stop kicking the can down the road.They go beyond the typical capital vs. operating cost debate, diving into the hidden costs of

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00:17:08

Episode 207: Inside the Judge's Room: What It Really...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/12/18

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 goes into scoring top public fleets across the country.With over six years of judging experience, Scott unpacks the nuances of what separates a winning application from a forgettable one. From incomplete data and wordy essays to fleets getting creative with technician shortages, this episode is a goldmine for any fleet manager looking to stand

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00:21:21

Episode 206: Fleet Leaders Reveal the Software They’d...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/12/11

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 Saltzgiver, to dissect one of the biggest mistakes fleets make: trying to manage fleet operations through non-fleet systems like ERPs, EAMs, or telematics platforms with maintenance add-ons.Steve shares battle-tested stories from his decades of hands-on fleet leadership, where multi-million dollar companies wasted years and millions trying to

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00:29:17

Episode 205: The 3Ws of Fleet: Right-Sizing Your...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/12/04

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 no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to build an efficient, right-sized fleet operation.Tony breaks down the “3Ws” framework—Workload, Workforce, and Workplace—and explains how each element impacts the others. Whether you’re struggling with outdated shops, understaffed teams, or an aging fleet, this episode delivers clarity on how to

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00:47:27

Episode 204: Connect 2025 - Workload, Workforce,...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/11/27

"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 wobbles."In this powerful keynote from RTA’s Connect 2025 conference, veteran fleet consultant Tony Yankovich challenges the outdated notion of fleet right-sizing as merely reducing the number of vehicles. Drawing from over 30 years in the industry, Tony walks the audience through the evolution of fleet optimization from a data-driven numbers game

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00:42:50

Episode 203: Fleet Leader AMA: What Top Fleets Do...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/11/20

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, Jake Johnson, and Chuck Cramer field unscripted questions from fleet managers around North America.From winning “100 Best Fleets” to improving PM compliance and building data-driven fleet replacement plans, this no-holds-barred Q&A dives deep into the real-world challenges fleet leaders face—and what separates the great from the average.You’ll

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00:43:59

Episode 202: Fleet Management 101: The Critical...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of the Fleet Success Show: Fleet Management 101 Series, Fleet Success Ambassador Facundo Tassara sits down with Bill Griffiths, Fleet Administrator for the District of Columbia, to unpack the essentials every fleet professional needs to succeed. With over 30 years in the game, managing fleets from the Smithsonian to Montgomery County to the nation's capital, Bill reveals how he transformed underperforming fleets with one radical principle: get the fundamentals right.From crafting a

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00:27:51

Episode 201: From Wrenches to Strategy: Why Fleet...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/11/06

Live from the RTA Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Marc Canton interviews Drew Morrow, a seasoned fleet manager from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who operates a private ambulance fleet. With just one and a half techs to maintain 34 vehicles, Drew is living proof of the technician shortage crisis. But instead of giving in to chaos, he shares how he uses structured calendar blocks and smart prioritization to manage both strategic planning and daily shop operations.This candid conversation dives deep

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00:45:38

Episode 200: Fleet Success: What We’ve Learned over...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/10/30

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 far. They look back on four years of weekly episodes, share hard-earned lessons on leadership and culture, and take real-time questions from an audience of fleet professionals.You’ll hear how the podcast started, what keeps it going, and what the hosts have learned about consistency, trust, and creating impact through honest conversations

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00:41:24

Episode 199: The Truth About Fleet Tech Shortages...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/10/23

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 about pay, and it’s not just about competition with dealerships anymore. Today, fleets are fighting a war on two fronts—against white-collar careers and blue-collar trades that offer higher pay, lower complexity, and better mobility.Josh and Marc explore:Why techs are avoiding the automotive space and opting for HVAC, electrical, and

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00:27:28

Episode 198: What Fleet Managers Get Wrong About...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/10/16

“You can’t fix technician staffing without fixing the replacement plan first—and rightsizing without replacement is just rearranging the deck chairs.” Episode SummaryFleet managers face an ongoing puzzle: should you prioritize asset replacement, rightsize your fleet, or hire more technicians? In this episode, Josh Turley and Marc Canton dive deep into how each of these levers impacts the others—and why trying to solve them in isolation might be the biggest mistake of all.Marc argues that a strong

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00:47:54

Episode 197: From the Shop Floor to the Top 100: Dave...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/10/09

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 conversation about leadership, legacy, and transforming public sector fleets.From his humble beginnings on a farm in Trinidad to managing award-winning fleets in Florida, Dave shares his journey through construction, hardship, and passion-led transformation. You'll hear about how he led West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach to Top 100 Fleet rankings,

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00:41:24

Episode 196: How to Go from Turning Wrenches to...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/10/02

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 every fleet professional: how to build a successful and lasting career in the fleet industry.Starting from their humble beginnings as technicians, both Nathan and Brent share real, relatable stories of navigating the fleet world, embracing continuous education, and the pivotal moments that shifted their mindsets from "turning wrenches" to

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00:21:55

Episode 195: The Million Dollar Mistake: How...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/09/25

“By the time we figured it out, we had to replace 110 engines—10% of the fleet. All because of bad fuel.” – Dave PersadEpisode SummaryWhat happens when your vehicles are running perfectly one week—and the next, you’re replacing 110 engines?In this gripping episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with award-winning fleet manager Dave Persad to uncover one of the most catastrophic fuel contamination events in fleet history. Dave walks us through a nightmare scenario that began

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00:16:40

Episode 194: Eliminating Dysfunction: Building Trust...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/09/18

"The strength of any relationship is the speed of repair. In fleet leadership, trust isn’t optional—it’s the operating system."📄 Episode SummaryIn this raw and insightful solo episode, The Fleet Success Show host and RTA CEO Josh Turley shares a behind-the-scenes look into RTA’s latest executive planning offsite—and the deep leadership lessons that emerged.Josh walks listeners through the three powerful trust-building exercises used during the session, all rooted in Patrick Lencioni’s framework

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00:20:26

Episode 193: Lost Assets, Legal Nightmares & Fleet...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/09/11

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 of vehicle inventory. If you've ever assumed that what's in your fleet maintenance management software matches what’s on your lot… think again. From rogue departments buying vehicles under the radar to liabilities that could land you in legal hot water, this episode breaks down why accurate, hands-on inventory is non-negotiable. Nathan shares

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00:40:09

Episode 192: The #1 Mistake Fleets Make with Safety...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/09/04

"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 Saltzgiver sits down with 2024 Fleet Hall of Fame inductee Matthew Betz. With more than five decades in the fleet world, Betz has seen it all—from selling fleet solutions at Wheels Inc. to building out Detroit’s EV infrastructure at DTE Energy. But perhaps most compelling is his recent mission: transforming fleet safety by understanding human

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00:37:44

Episode 191: The $400K Mistake Most School Districts...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/08/28

“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 SummaryIn this data-packed episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton is joined by school bus operations and data analytics expert Griffin Scott to dive deep into one of the most overlooked and under-optimized segments in fleet management: school transportation fleets.Griffin shares how his background in geoinformatics and data science led

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00:46:01

Episode 190: The Fleet Manager’s Guide to Burning Old...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/08/21

"Burn the data. Start fresh. The past you is holding your fleet hostage." Detailed Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley and Marc Canton tackle one of the most contentious topics in fleet management: data retention. From government fleets clutching onto 26 years of work orders to fleet managers hoarding “just in case” data, they dismantle the myths about keeping everything forever.They explore why data older than five years is almost always useless for analytics, how

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00:28:35

Episode 189: The Hidden Perks of RTA Connect (That...

The Fleet Success Show ·

2025/08/14

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) pull back the curtain on RTA Connect—the ultimate annual gathering for fleet managers, technicians, and industry leaders.Nathan shares his journey attending RTA Connect first as a public sector fleet manager and later as part of RTA’s training team. They explore how the event blends leadership development, fleet management best practices, and

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