The Fleet Success Show

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 ab...

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...

Tune 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. Hav...

Back 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 oper...

In this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show," Steve Saltzgiver is joined by guest Paul Lauria to discuss the fleet industry's perfect storm. They dive into three storm fronts fleet operations are facing, including new software technology, advances in automotive technology, and workforce changes as Baby Boomers retire and take their knowledge with them. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to...

If 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 h...

Are your fleet expenses skyrocketing? We can help you cut costs. Listen to this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" where fleet experts Tony Yankovich and Steve Saltzgiver discuss ways to save money at your fleet 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 email at  podcast@r...

Building a successful intentional culture can take time. Josh knows this firsthand. As the CEO of RTA, Josh worked hard to build RTA’s culture.  In this week’s episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” Josh and Steve Saltzgiver talk about how to build a culture, why it’s important, and what Josh experienced while building RTA’s culture.  Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your com...

Host Steve Saltzgiver is joined by Scott Rood and Michael Brennan in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" to discuss NAFA's 100 Best Fleets list. The fleet experts - and 100 Best Fleets judges - give inside tips on what fleets need to demonstrate to make the list, and how it can benefit the fleet operation. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, question...

Marc 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 o...

Marc 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 h...

In this week’s episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” fleet veteran Tony Yankovich is joined by former fleet manager and current RTA trainer, Nathan Schafer. With summer upon us, the pair discuss how to staff around employee vacation time (with tips on bringing in extra help, referring to HR policies, and when to give customers a heads up), managing fuel costs, overcoming summer maintenance issues,...

When you’re trying to achieve a goal on your own – whether it’s a professional certification or achievement, or even a personal goal like weight loss or a fitness goal – do you fall off track? Most of us do.  Think about when you’re dieting alone, how often do you justify “just one bag of chips”? We all are great at lying to ourselves that just one bag won’t matter, or one misstep is fine. But it...

With 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...

RTA trainer Nathan Schafer joins RTA CEO Josh Turley and the VP of Sales, Jeff Jenkins, to talk about VMRS codes. They dig into what these are, why these matter to your fleet operation, and how they can benefit your shop – even if you’re not a trucking operation.  Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess....

In this episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, and RTA CEO Josh Turley talk about the importance of having an Intentional Culture and how you can implement it at your fleet operation (hint: it includes becoming the Chief Reminding Officer to hammer home your core values). Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Se...

Volunteer opportunities can have numerous advantages – from meeting new people, learning new skills, and getting more connected to the fleet industry. But they are also a time commitment. RTA CEO Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins, a former trucking executive and current VP of Sales at RTA, dig into volunteering in this week’s episode of “The Fleet Success Show.” From benefits they’ve gotten from their...

With another Fleet Success Summit in the books, our hosts reflect on the recent two-day conference.  Josh Turley, the CEO of RTA, and Jeff Jenkins, a former trucking executive and VP of Sales at RTA, discuss their key takeaways, the top things they learned, and share advice about what attendees can do with the knowledge they gained now that they're back at their fleet shops. Have feedback on the s...

Following a daily routine - including what time you wake up in the morning - can make you more organized and productive at home and at work.  Josh Turley recently started following a new routine. He explains why he started this and what improvements he's noticed so far.  Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetS...

We've all been there. Your child or an employee just made a mistake that makes you want to cringe. It happens. What's important is how you react to it. Do you ignore it, or do you take accountability and turn it into a teaching moment? Josh Turley, the CEO of RTA, shares lessons he learned from a recent family trip on the importance of overcoming your own fear to help your children - or your emplo...

In 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 impa...

When you think about fleet rightsizing, do you immediately assume that means downsizing your fleet? Well, that's not actually the case. This week Jeff Jenkins brings in a vehicle management expert, Tony Yankovich, to weigh in on what fleet rightsizing really means, and how to do it at your fleet. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhe...

Do you prefer to manage your shop by walking around and getting a feel for how it's going, or by looking at the data? You likely prefer one over the other. Leaning towards one is not a bad thing - it just means you have to work a little harder at the other to become a more balanced manager. In this week's episode we discuss what it means to manage by data and by walking around, and the pros and co...

When you have turnover at your fleet operation - whether someone was fired or quit - how do you communicate the changes to your team? Do you spin it, like you're so sorry to see the person go, or are you upfront and tell the team it didn't work out?  We discuss the pros and cons  of how you message turnover at your company in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." Have feedback on the sh...

In this episode of "The Fleet Success Show," host Josh Turley breaks down the People Analyzer Quadrant, a familiar model used to evaluate individuals. This is traditionally used to rate employees' performance vs their value, and how those align. But, we've added a twist that we recently learned from Dan Martell at SaaS Academy.   Learn about this twist and how to conduct this exercise with your fl...