"Fleet management isn’t about vehicle counts—it’s about aligning your people, your processes, and your places. Get that wrong, and your whole operation wobbles."
In this powerful keynote from RTA’s Connect 2025 conference, veteran fleet consultant Tony Yankovich challenges the outdated notion of fleet right-sizing as merely reducing the number of vehicles. Drawing from over 30 years in the industry, Tony walks the audience through the evolution of fleet optimization from a data-driven numbers game into a holistic, operations-focused strategy. He introduces a new model of right-sizing that integrates three essential pillars: workload, workforce, and workplace.
By the end of the session, Tony arms fleet managers with actionable insights on how to build resilient, efficient, and future-ready operations—whether you manage your own shop or outsource maintenance. This session is a must-listen for any fleet leader facing pressure to reduce costs without compromising service levels or operational readiness.
Key Takeaways:
- Right-sizing is more than reducing vehicle counts—it’s about optimizing workload, workforce, and workplace together.
- AEUs (Asset Equivalent Units) provide a quantifiable framework to evaluate true maintenance burden.
- Misalignment among the 3Ws (Workload, Workforce, Workplace) leads to inefficiencies and reduced fleet availability.
- Real-world examples show how poor shop layouts or overextended staff can quietly erode performance.
- Tony makes the case for slack time, strategic staffing, and right-sized facilities to unlock innovation and improve wrench time.
Speaker Bio:
Tony Yankovich is a nationally recognized fleet consultant and keynote speaker with over three decades in public works and fleet operations. His deep operational knowledge and hands-on consulting experience have helped government and enterprise fleets across the country modernize, centralize, and optimize their maintenance programs. Tony is a frequent contributor to RTA content and a trusted voice in the Fleet Success movement.
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