“No one goes to school for fleet management—so if you’re in this role, you’re already on an unconventional journey. The only question is: what are you doing to bridge the gap?”
Drawing on 35+ years of experience and 450+ consulting engagements across North America, Tony shares hard-earned insights into the two major career paths that land someone in a fleet manager seat—and more importantly, the gaps each path leaves behind. Whether you're lacking technical knowledge or strategic business management experience, this episode offers concrete solutions to help you grow into the leader your fleet needs.
You'll walk away with actionable ideas—from leveraging CAFM/CPFP certifications to local networking, intentional culture, and even why shadowing your techs might be the best crash course you could ask for.
Key Takeaways
- Two Paths, Two Gaps: Shop techs lack management skills; outside hires lack fleet-specific knowledge.
- CAFM and CPFP: Essential certifications to build business acumen and operational awareness.
- Intentional Culture: Not fluff—an actual strategy for leading people and improving performance.
- Invest in Yourself: Books, courses, conferences—no excuses. Leadership is a skill, not a title.
- The Legacy Factor: Real leadership is measured by how many leaders you develop.
Speaker Bios
Josh Turley
CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company. A third-generation leader, Josh brings passion and practicality to the fleet world. Co-author of The Fleet Success Playbook and champion of intentional culture and leadership development.
Tony Yankovich
Fleet Hall of Famer and Senior Consultant at RTA. With 35+ years in fleet and 25 years in consulting, Tony has helped over 450 fleets improve operations. He’s a walking encyclopedia of what works—and what doesn’t—in public and private fleet management.
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