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 searching for data and more time making informed decisions.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Josh Turley, CEO of RTA, and Marc Canton, Vice President of Fleet Strategy, explore how AI is reshaping fleet management software and why purpose-built, fleet-specific AI is becoming the next evolution of modern fleet operations. They discuss the limitations of general AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, the importance of fleet context and secure data access, and how conversational AI is making fleet reporting, maintenance analysis, and operational insights easier than ever.
Whether you're exploring AI for fleet management, looking to improve fleet reporting, or wondering how artificial intelligence can help your maintenance operation, this episode offers practical strategies that fleet leaders can begin using today.
Whether you're just beginning to explore artificial intelligence or already using AI in your fleet operation, this episode provides practical ideas for improving productivity while helping your organization make faster, more informed decisions.
Josh Turley — CEO, RTA: The Fleet Success Company
Josh Turley is the CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company. His passion is helping people work ON their fleets, rather than IN them. He is a little crazy about company culture and believes it is the most important thing a company can get right if they want to experience clarity, confidence, and peace of mind instead of chaos and stress. That belief is at the core of what drives the work at RTA, which currently helps nearly 700 public fleets succeed. Josh is the co-author of The Fleet Success Playbook, the host of The Fleet Success Show, and a frequent speaker at fleet events nationwide.
Marc Canton — VP of Fleet Strategy, RTA Fleet
Marc Canton brings more than 20 years of experience in university transportation, logistics, and government fleet management and consulting. He currently leads fleet strategy at RTA, where he is building the FMIS of the future. Marc takes a data-driven approach to optimizing fleet operations with a focus on high availability and efficiency, and is committed to advancing the industry through education and collaboration.
Looking to take the first step in your fleet career journey? 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.
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