The Fleet Success Show

Turnover is a tough topic. One that’s hard to get right as a leader. 

• How do you communicate to people that they’re being terminated with clear caring candor? 
• How do you prevent gossip from flying across the fleet? 
• How do you make tough operational decisions without affecting your credibility as a leader?

Josh Turley has some advice. It involves leaving the laundry at home, acknowledging that your teammates aren’t your family, and owning your part. 

Check out this episode for some real talk from a fellow leader to help you handle turnover with grace. 

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If 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 advice from some smart leaders.

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Fleets 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 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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Did you make it to NAFA Institute & Expo 2024? Josh couldn’t attend this time around so he caught up with Tony to find out what he missed. The list was long. 

In this episode, Tony recounts highlights from the 3-day conference, including:

- How the current supply chain issues affect replacement planning

- Why flexibility is critical to fleet survival

- How natural disasters are impacting the automotive industry

- The newest hat fleet managers must be prepared to wear

- And who had the best booth on the show floor. (We’ll give you a hint… it wasn’t those other guys.)

If you didn’t get to this year's show, be sure to check out this episode for information, insights, and some big moments.

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 [email protected]. 

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Did you make it to the NAFA 24 Institute & Expo last week? The Fleet Success Show did. Co-host Facundo was joined by fleet managers from two of the 100 Best Fleets in America, Hernando County and Porter County. 

They cover a lot of ground in this 45-minute episode. Tune in to find out how they spied on 20 of the top fleets, what new technologies everyone is talking about, what the biggest challenges are facing the industry, and how they both managed to land their fleets a spot on the 100 Best Fleets list.

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Our 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 you’ve been curious what the truth is about EVs, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

How 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 possible with minimal disruption to the shop and without adversely skewing your KPIs. Tune in for some practical advice to help you nail your processes.

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Clear communication can make or break your fleet’s success. Especially when you spot a problem. 

Your job as a fleet manager isn’t to fix all the problems. It is to communicate them clearly and empower people on your team to seek solutions. If you fail to do that, they can’t rise to the occasion.  

On this week’s episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh shares a recent experience with his fellow leadership team at RTA. It started with a lack of clarity that triggered some frustrations and ended with everyone stepping up to co-create solutions.  

If you’re challenging yourself to be a better fleet leader, don’t miss this episode for some inspirational advice.  

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Do 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 week’s episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh and Marc talk about the importance of strategic vs. tactical fleet management. Listen in as they explain what opportunities you’re losing out on when you get bogged down with day-to-day tasks and share a powerful analogy to help you get more done with the resources you have. 

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast

Next to the people working in your operation, your maintenance facility is really the most important piece of your fleet. A well-planned shop will make a world of difference in productivity levels, employee experience, and customer satisfaction.

According to architectural and design leader, Norman Barrientos, fleet maintenance practices have changed more in the last five years than in the previous 30. Legacy shops no longer support the needs of a modern fleet. 

Norman has designed over 100 fleet facilities. This week, he sat down with Tony Yankovic to explain exactly how fleet maintenance facilities of the future need to be structured. He covers everything from bays built for electric vehicles to clean rooms for robotic technology.  

If a new fleet facility is in your future—whether you're in the dreaming or planning stage—tune in for Norman's expert advice. 

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 [email protected].

Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!

Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet.

Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=podcast