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The Fleet Success Show
by Josh Turley, RTA Fleet, Facundo Tassara, Marc Canton
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!
Episodes
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Episode 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 depending on how it’s measured, and why availability remains such an important indicator of operational performance. But the conversation goes...
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Episode 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 people, analyze data, adopt new technology, manage risk, communicate with stakeholders, and increasingly, understand how to put AI to work....
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Episode 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 Tony Yankovic talk about new and emerging vehicle technology, including fingerprint and retinal recognition, driver monitoring, connected...
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Fleet 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 question: Should one of fleet’s biggest internal customers also be its boss? Nathan spent years managing a city fleet that reported through Public...
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Episode 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, and long-term capital planning. Marc Canton is joined by Sara Burnam, Scott Conlon, Drew Morrow, and Jake Johnson to examine the issue…
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Episode 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 these financial practices are about much more than moving money between accounts. A properly structured fleet chargeback system helps...
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Episode 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 minds in fleet consulting, and spends the next three decades building the software that public fleets run on? You get this episode. Marc…
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Episode 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 time it enters the shop. In Episode 243 of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton talks with Drew Morrow, Fleet Success Manager at RTA...
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Episode 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 this episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton (VP of Product and Consulting at RTA Fleet) sits down with Sebastian Reszka, who...
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Episode 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 Saltzgiver and Nathan Schafer to look back at decades of fleet management in Utah and the systems, relationships, and leadership that...
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Episode 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 Beach, California, Marc Canton and Facundo Tassara have an unscripted conversation covering the biggest trends shaping the future of fleet...
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Episode 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 sits down with Jen Brown, Facilities and Fleet Section Director for the City of Flagstaff, to discuss one of the biggest mindset shifts...
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Episode 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 Jeffrey Dickman, Equipment Shop Supervisor for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, to discuss the realities of...
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Episode 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 operations for Florida Power & Light (FPL) through hurricane response and emergency operations. In this episode of The Fleet Success Show,...
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Episode 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 technician shortage? In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, host Marc Canton sits down with Jacob Turley, VP of Innovation at RTA...
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Episode 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 compliance to analyzing technician productivity and generating reports in seconds, AI is helping fleet professionals spend less time...
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Episode 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 fleet managers who refuse to engage are putting themselves at real risk. Josh breaks down practical advice for three distinct groups: those...
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Episode 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 Tassara sits down with Al Curtis, Fleet Director for Cobb County, Georgia, one of the most innovative public fleet operations in the…
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Episode 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 assets? Shae Davies, Fleet Manager for the City of Aurora, Colorado, joins host Facundo Tassara for the debut episode of the Women in Fleet…
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Episode 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 Master Sergeant Adam Walker of the U.S. Air Force at the NAFA Institute and Expo 2026. Adam oversees vehicle management operations across...
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Episode 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 Success Show, Fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver sits down with Lucas Schorer, Founder & CEO of Kestrel Insights, to expose the hidden...
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Episode 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 Success Show, Marc Canton sits down with Nichole Osinski (Executive Editor of Government Fleet) to break down the biggest challenges fleets…
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Episode 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 industry, and the leaders who adapt first will have a massive advantage. In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton, VP of…
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Episode 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 Tassara (RTA) sits down with Brett Dashe (ServiceUp) to break down the hidden costs of fleet repairs, and why downtime, inefficiency, and lack…
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Fleet 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 break down the “low-hanging fruit” in fleet management: the overlooked opportunities that can drive massive gains in efficiency, safety…
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Episode 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, Josh Turley and Drew Morrow break down the real reason certifications are losing traction, why that’s dangerous for fleets, and what…
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Episode 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 and financial crimes leader at WEX, to break down how modern fraud schemes target fleet operations, and what fleet leaders can do to...
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Episode 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 Fleet Success Manager, to break down one of the most critical and misunderstood topics in fleet: outsourcing. Whether you're a government…
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Episode 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 most important skills you can develop. The conversation also explores how modern fleet managers can eliminate blind spots, improve asset...
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Episode 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. Together, Marc and Bill explore how the industry is adapting to rapid change—driven by rising costs, new technologies, workforce…
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Episode 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 availability. Marc Canton sits down with Tony Yankovich to break down what’s driving the surge (hint: utilization and right-sizing), how to spot...
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Episode 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 down with Andrew Finch, Fleet Management Analyst at RTA Fleet, to unpack one of the most underutilized tools inside a fleet management...
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Episode 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 tackles the ongoing hype around AI and how it mirrors past tech bubbles like dot-com and EV infrastructure. They dive into what AI…
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Episode 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 critical areas in fleet: replacement planning. Steve shares jaw-dropping stories from his time leading Fortune 500 and government fleets,...
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Episode 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 about the changing face of fleet leadership and what that means for fleet maintenance software. From the exodus of retiring Baby Boomers to...
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Episode 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 for Fairfax County, Virginia, home to one of the largest and most diverse government fleets in the country. Brendan shares the real, raw...
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Episode 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, to explore one of the most pressing challenges in university and government fleets: centralization. Lincey shares her bold journey of...
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Episode 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 is joined by Fleet Management Analyst Griffin Scott to dig into the real cost of reactive replacement planning, and why it's hurting your...
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Episode 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 manager and RTA's Fleet Consulting Group Director, talk about a major shift happening in the fleet industry: the renewed drive for...
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Fleet 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 Beach County Sheriff's Office, whose fleet earned the coveted #1 spot on the 100 Best Fleets list. They dive deep into how Jeffrey climbed…
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Episode 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 competition. With over 200 applications pouring in each year and only 100 winners chosen, the margin for error is razor thin, and knowing how to…
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Episode 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 that plateau or fail. Drawing inspiration from Jim Collins’ research in Good to Great, Built to Last, and Great by Choice, Josh explores…
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Episode 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 devastating issues in fleet management: inadequate fleet replacement planning. Drawing from decades of experience and real-world…
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Episode 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 goes into scoring top public fleets across the country. With over six years of judging experience, Scott unpacks the nuances of what...
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Episode 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 Saltzgiver, to dissect one of the biggest mistakes fleets make: trying to manage fleet operations through non-fleet systems like ERPs, EAMs, or...
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Episode 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 no-nonsense conversation about what it really takes to build an efficient, right-sized fleet operation. Tony breaks down the “3Ws”...
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Episode 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 wobbles." In this powerful keynote from RTA’s Connect 2025 conference, veteran fleet consultant Tony Yankovich challenges the outdated notion of...
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Episode 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, Jake Johnson, and Chuck Cramer field unscripted questions from fleet managers around North America. From winning “100 Best Fleets” to...
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Episode 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 Administrator for the District of Columbia, to unpack the essentials every fleet professional needs to succeed. With over 30 years in the game,...
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Episode 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 operates a private ambulance fleet. With just one and a half techs to maintain 34 vehicles, Drew is living proof of the technician shortage…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Josh Turley, RTA Fleet, Facundo Tassara, Marc Canton
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