The Fleet Success Show

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 are facing in 2026, from technician shortages and aging vehicles to leadership gaps and political pressures.

But the biggest takeaway? Succ...

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 Fleet Strategy at RTA Fleet, and Bill Schankel break down why fleet management is changing faster than ever before, including:

✅ Why AI could ...

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 of visibility are quietly draining budgets.

You’ll learn:

• Why only 30–40% of repair cost is visible
• The real impact of downtime on ...

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, and cost savings.

They cover:

• Why pre- and post-trip inspections are your biggest missed opportunity
• The true cost of ignoring small ...

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 leaders should be doing instead.

They unpack:

• Why shops are lowering standards (and the long-term risk)
• The difference between factory c...

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 protect their organizations.

From AI-generated documents and deepfake scams to fuel card misuse and account takeover attacks, fraudsters are g...

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 fleet manager with limited resources, a trucking fleet with scale, or just trying to figure out how to do more with fewer techs, you’re proba...

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 availability, and build trust with leadership using clear, defensible data.

They also preview NAFA sessions designed to help new and emergi...

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 challenges, and increasing pressure for data-driven leadership.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Why fleet education and professional certification (...

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 the “shareable” vehicles hiding in plain sight, and why timing-of-use matters as much as total miles.

They dig into real-world examples, l...

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 system: asset statuses and work order statuses.

Andrew explains the critical difference between the two, why a single “in the shop” status d...

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 adoption means for fleet managers and why the real value lies in smart vetting and operational integration, not flashy buzzwords.

They also explo...

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, including how one change could have saved a company $800M.

This episode explores why strategic fleet replacement is a fleet-wide performance...

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 the influx of tech-savvy leaders from outside the industry, Jenelle and Marc break down the shift in mindset, tools, and expectations. Flee...

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 journey of his path from turning wrenches as a tech in a gas station to leading standardization, training, and quality assurance across a 6,...

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 transforming a fragmented, underperforming campus fleet operation into a unified and efficient service-based model. Facing pushback, budget tur...

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 maintenance program, your budget, and your credibility with leadership.

Griffin shares stories from more than 100 replacement studies he'...

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 education, training, and clear paths for career advancement. 

For the growing number of people attending industry conferences, to mechanics wonde...

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 the ranks from #95 to #1 over a decade, and the leadership, data-driven discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence that fueled the jo...