About the Show
Real Conversations From People Who Run Fleets
Since April 2021, The Fleet Success Show has been the weekly podcast for fleet managers, maintenance leaders, and public works teams, with practical conversations on preventive maintenance, replacement planning, technician staffing, budgeting, and shop culture.
Listen free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and YouTube.
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Episode 242Rethinking the Modern Motor PoolHow public fleets use Uber for Business as a flex layer on top of an existing motor pool, plus RTA’s 80/20 rule for motor pool sizing.Watch Episode
Episode 234AI for Fleet Leaders: Stop Waiting, Start MovingMarc Canton and Josh Turley talk through where AI is already helping fleet teams and how leaders should get started now.Watch Episode
Episode 222Fleet Management 101: Nobody Teaches Fleet ManagementFleet managers aren’t trained, they’re promoted. The fundamentals, how to talk to leadership, and how to lead with confidence.Watch EpisodeFleet Podcast Episodes
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Episode 202: Fleet Management 101: The Critical Metrics That Separate Good Fleets From Great Ones
Episode 201: From Wrenches to Strategy: Why Fleet Managers Need Out of the Bay
Episode 200: Fleet Success: What We’ve Learned over 200 Episodes and Why Culture Always Wins
Episode 199: The Truth About Fleet Tech Shortages That No One Wants to Admit
Episode 198: What Fleet Managers Get Wrong About Replacement, Rightsizing & Staffing
Episode 197: From the Shop Floor to the Top 100: Dave Persad's Relentless Pursuit of Fleet Excellence
Episode 196: How to Go from Turning Wrenches to Calling Shots in Fleet
Episode 195: The Million Dollar Mistake: How Contaminated Fuel Took Down 110 Fleet Engines
Episode 194: Eliminating Dysfunction: Building Trust and Team Health in Fleet Organizations
Episode 193: Lost Assets, Legal Nightmares & Fleet Creep: Why You Need a Physical Vehicle Inventory
Episode 192: The #1 Mistake Fleets Make with Safety (and How to Fix It)
Episode 191: The $400K Mistake Most School Districts Are About to Make
Frequently Asked Questions About The Fleet Success Show
Everything new listeners ask about the fleet podcast from RTA: who hosts it, what it covers, where to listen, and how to get involved.
What is The Fleet Success Show?
The Fleet Success Show is a weekly podcast from RTA Fleet for the people who run fleets: fleet managers, maintenance supervisors, technicians, and public works leaders. Each episode digs into the fundamentals, standards, and best practices that help fleets improve vehicle availability, control costs, and lead their teams well. The show launched in April 2021 and has published more than 250 episodes.
Who hosts The Fleet Success Show?
Marc Canton, VP of Fleet Strategy at RTA Fleet and a former university fleet director, and Facundo Tassara, Fleet Success Ambassador at RTA Fleet who previously managed public fleets, host most episodes. Josh Turley, CEO of RTA Fleet and co-author of The Fleet Success Playbook, co-hosts select episodes. Guests include fleet managers, technicians, consultants, and industry leaders from across North America.
Who is the podcast for?
Anyone responsible for a fleet. Most listeners manage public sector fleets for cities, counties, states, universities, school districts, utilities, and transit agencies, but the lessons apply to any organization that maintains vehicles and equipment, from a few dozen assets to several thousand.
What topics does the show cover?
Preventive maintenance and PM compliance, vehicle replacement planning and total cost of ownership, technician recruitment and retention, chargebacks and budgeting, fleet KPIs and benchmarking, motor pools and utilization, electric vehicles, AI in fleet management, fleet consolidation, and leadership and shop culture. Many episodes are recorded live at industry events like NAFA, GFX, and RTA Connect.
How often are new episodes released, and how long are they?
A new episode is released every week, usually on Thursday. Most episodes run 30 to 40 minutes.
Where can I listen to The Fleet Success Show?
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. Every episode is also listed on this page with show notes, and you can play it directly from the episode page.
Is there a video version of the podcast?
Yes. Every episode is recorded on video and published to the RTA Fleet YouTube channel, and the video is embedded on each episode page here.
Can I listen to older episodes?
Yes. All episodes going back to the first one in April 2021 are available on every platform and in the episode list on this page. Use the page numbers below the list to go back through the archive.
Is The Fleet Success Show the same as “the fleet podcast”?
Yes. “The fleet podcast” is how listeners, guests, and conference attendees often refer to The Fleet Success Show in conversation, since it has been a weekly podcast built for fleet management teams since 2021. If a colleague told you to check out the fleet podcast from RTA, this is it.
How do I suggest a topic or become a guest?
Email podcast@rtafleet.com. The team reads every message, and many episodes come directly from listener questions and guest requests.
Is the podcast free?
Yes. Every episode is free on every platform, with no subscription or login required.
What is The Fleet Success Playbook mentioned on the show?
The Fleet Success Playbook is a book written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals that breaks down the four pillars of fleet success. The hosts reference it often, and you can request a free copy.
Who produces The Fleet Success Show?
The show is produced by RTA Fleet, the Glendale, Arizona-based maker of RTA Fleet360 fleet management software.


