When you’re trying to achieve a goal on your own – whether it’s a professional certification or achievement, or even a personal goal like weight loss or a fitness goal – do you fall off track? Most of us do. Think about when you’re dieting alone, how often do you justify “just one bag of chips”? We all are great at lying to ourselves that just one bag won’t matter, or one misstep is fine. But it can hinder your progress. This is where an accountability partner can help. In this week’s episode of...
Jun 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 108
With fleet managers under pressure to perform and to tell their story with data, a fleet data analyst is becoming an essential role at fleet operations. Marc Canton joins Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" to provide his insights on the importance of data, and why a fleet data analyst is needed. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at...
May 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 107
RTA trainer Nathan Schafer joins RTA CEO Josh Turley and the VP of Sales, Jeff Jenkins, to talk about VMRS codes. They dig into what these are, why these matter to your fleet operation, and how they can benefit your shop – even if you’re not a trucking operation. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess. Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to The Fle...
May 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 106
In this episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, and RTA CEO Josh Turley talk about the importance of having an Intentional Culture and how you can implement it at your fleet operation (hint: it includes becoming the Chief Reminding Officer to hammer home your core values). Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess. Don't forget to...
Apr 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 105
Volunteer opportunities can have numerous advantages – from meeting new people, learning new skills, and getting more connected to the fleet industry. But they are also a time commitment. RTA CEO Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins, a former trucking executive and current VP of Sales at RTA, dig into volunteering in this week’s episode of “The Fleet Success Show.” From benefits they’ve gotten from their experiences to lessons they’ve learned, and opportunities fleet professionals can look into – they d...
Apr 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 104
With another Fleet Success Summit in the books, our hosts reflect on the recent two-day conference. Josh Turley, the CEO of RTA, and Jeff Jenkins, a former trucking executive and VP of Sales at RTA, discuss their key takeaways, the top things they learned, and share advice about what attendees can do with the knowledge they gained now that they're back at their fleet shops. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @F...
Apr 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 103
Following a daily routine - including what time you wake up in the morning - can make you more organized and productive at home and at work. Josh Turley recently started following a new routine. He explains why he started this and what improvements he's noticed so far. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Res...
Apr 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 102
We've all been there. Your child or an employee just made a mistake that makes you want to cringe. It happens. What's important is how you react to it. Do you ignore it, or do you take accountability and turn it into a teaching moment? Josh Turley, the CEO of RTA, shares lessons he learned from a recent family trip on the importance of overcoming your own fear to help your children - or your employees - grow from their mistakes. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comme...
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 101
In the 100th episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” hosts Josh Turley and Jeff Jenkins are joined by special guests and former fleet leaders Marc Canton and Nathan Schafer. Live from the Fleet Success Summit, the hosts reflect on reaching the 100-episode milestone, shares their favorite memories from the show, the impacts they hope the show has had on fleet leaders, and they tackle some issues impacting the fleet industry – from the role of culture, the importance of leadership development, and mo...
Mar 21, 2023•40 min•Ep. 100
When you think about fleet rightsizing, do you immediately assume that means downsizing your fleet? Well, that's not actually the case. This week Jeff Jenkins brings in a vehicle management expert, Tony Yankovich, to weigh in on what fleet rightsizing really means, and how to do it at your fleet. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The ...
Mar 14, 2023•25 min•Ep. 99
Do you prefer to manage your shop by walking around and getting a feel for how it's going, or by looking at the data? You likely prefer one over the other. Leaning towards one is not a bad thing - it just means you have to work a little harder at the other to become a more balanced manager. In this week's episode we discuss what it means to manage by data and by walking around, and the pros and cons of both. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and f...
Mar 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 98
When you have turnover at your fleet operation - whether someone was fired or quit - how do you communicate the changes to your team? Do you spin it, like you're so sorry to see the person go, or are you upfront and tell the team it didn't work out? We discuss the pros and cons of how you message turnover at your company in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @Fle...
Feb 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 97
In this episode of "The Fleet Success Show," host Josh Turley breaks down the People Analyzer Quadrant, a familiar model used to evaluate individuals. This is traditionally used to rate employees' performance vs their value, and how those align. But, we've added a twist that we recently learned from Dan Martell at SaaS Academy. Learn about this twist and how to conduct this exercise with your fleet staff. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feed...
Feb 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 96
Should you care about productivity at your shop? Why does this matter? And how do you measure it? RTA CEO Josh Turley, former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, and fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver dive into this topic on this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? ...
Feb 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 95
Between spending 11 hours behind the wheel each day, eating a lot of fast-food, and only getting out of the truck to use the restroom, get gas, and grab some food, truck drivers can struggle to live a healthy lifestyle on the road. RTA CEO Josh Turley, former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, and fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver weigh in on what drivers can do to improve their health on this episode of "The Fleet Success Show." Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your com...
Feb 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 94
Do you use drones at your fleet operation? Before you assume you have no use for them, listen to this episode of "The Fleet Success Show." RTA trainer - and former fleet manager - Nathan Schafer joins Jeff Jenkins to discuss how and why fleets are used by some fleet operations. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playb...
Jan 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 93
Gina Baker, the Director of Customer Success at RTA, joins Jeff Jenkins on this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." Gina explains why she's passionate about Customer Success, and she dives into the concept of "What's in it for me?". Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Don't ...
Jan 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 92
Did you make a New Year's Resolution for this year? Now, let's be honest - have you already quit? You're not alone. Most people fail to meet their yearly goals. Fortunately, we have suggestions on how you can accomplish this year's goal. Listen to this episode of “The Fleet Success Show” as RTA CEO Josh Turley discusses how to succeed at your resolutions this year. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSucce...
Jan 18, 2023•23 min•Ep. 91
Have you either gone to or given a training session that was just flat out boring? We've all been there. On this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show," former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins is joined by RTA trainer Kim Dyer. She shares tips on how to create more engaging training sessions for your fleet operation. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.co...
Jan 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 90
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have self-doubt in some areas of your job. There are just certain areas where we excel, and some tasks that we really struggle with. In this episode of “The Fleet Success Show.” RTA CEO Josh Turley gets candid about his weaknesses, and offers tips on how to overcome these. Hint- using the word "yet" can be a difference maker for you. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media ...
Jan 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 89
We had the honor of having Sam Bradford join us on this episode of “The Fleet Success Show.” Listen as Sam RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss how to create an intentional culture at your company, and why it matters. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Don't forget to share the show with yo...
Dec 27, 2022•41 min•Ep. 88
A PM program cannot succeed if you can't get your drivers to bring vehicles in for services. On this episode of “The Fleet Success Show” RTA CEO Josh Turley and former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins dig into why this happens, how to resolve it, and how to better streamline your PM process. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet ...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 87
One of the keys to a successful preventative maintenance program is to have it performed at the right frequency. In this episode of “The Fleet Success Show” as RTA CEO Josh Turley and former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins take about how often these routine services should be performed, and other tips you need to know to run a successful PM program. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us a...
Dec 13, 2022•32 min•Ep. 86
We are joined by guest Tim Ammon on this episode of “The Fleet Success Show. ” Listen as Tim discusses the importance of establishing a Risk Management program with former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Don't forget to share the show with your c...
Dec 06, 2022•30 min•Ep. 85
What do you do that impacts others? All of our actions have consequences. Christine Rogers joins "The Fleet Success Show" to discuss why Stakeholder Satisfaction is essential to establish at your fleet operation or company. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Don't forget to share t...
Nov 29, 2022•30 min•Ep. 84
Have you followed the recent headlines about Twitter? How does this relate to the fleet industry? Listen to this episode of “The Fleet Success Show” as RTA CEO Josh Turley and former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins dig into this trending topic. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Do...
Nov 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 83
Do you have a Risk Management program at your fleet operation? Do you know how to create one, and why you need buy-in from? Don Osterberg joins former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins on this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" to provide his tips. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy ...
Nov 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 82
Do you have a preventative maintenance checklist that's specific to your fleet operation and vehicles? Find out why this matters and how it can make your fleet more efficient in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." RTA CEO Josh Turley and former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins host this week's episode. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Wa...
Nov 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 81
The supply chain woes are just not letting up. How will this impact your fleet operation's productivity and standardization? Listen to this episode of “The Fleet Success Show” as RTA CEO Josh Turley discusses this ongoing issue. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your copy today ! Don't forget to sh...
Nov 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 80
RTA's Jan Smith joins former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins on this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show." As Jan celebrates 30 years with RTA, they take a trip down memory lane to discuss how the fleet industry has changed over the past three decades. Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com . Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”? Reserve your c...
Oct 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 79
