Episode 152: You Can’t Manage Costs You Can’t See: The Importance of Billing Fleet Services the Right Way

In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO Josh Turley and RTA’s head of product & consulting Marc Canton discuss the dangers of data overload and how to better manage your fleet’s data. From having too many metrics and KPIs to purchasing more data tools without having the proper data training in place, Marc and Josh provide expert insights for managing and understanding your data. Get specific examples on the importance of data for metrics like fleet availability and replacement planning, and see how having the right data (and the right amount of data) can make all the difference for you and your fleet. Need help getting the most out of your data? See how RTA’s Fleet360 can improve your data management and help you tell the right story to your organization: https://rtafleet.com/book-a-demo 

In the ninth episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins, fleet Hall of Famer Steve Saltzgiver, and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss ways to retain your fleet employees. Between the national labor shortage and the ongoing technician and driver shortages, it’s crucial to hang onto your current employees. The trio provides examples of ways to retain your staff, from regular one-on-one meetings to increased training opportunities and positive onboarding processes.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 Fleet Success Show anywhere you listen to podcasts!Learn how RTA can help you do even more with your fleet, your team, and your career at https://www.rtafleet.com/

In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, RTA CEO and co-host Josh Turley is joined by fleet success ambassador and former Palm Beach County fleet manager Sara Burnam to discuss the importance of being prepared for disasters. From creating a disaster plan to war gaming potential issues to staffing preparedness, Sara and Josh run through all of the important considerations fleet managers need to have in mind before a disaster strikes. Get the details and advice you need from a fleet expert who has led fleets through several natural disasters and see how you can apply these takeaways to your own fleet. Then make sure you download a copy of Sara’s disaster preparedness plan template so you can stay one step ahead of the unexpected: https://rtafleet.com/blog/disaster-plan-template 

In the end, which option is going to be right for your fleet? That entirely depends on your fleet, your goals, and how well you understand what it means to change from gas or diesel vehicles to electric. Being informed is what makes the difference between a successful EV transition and one that crashes and burns. Get the data in this episode of The Fleet Success Show and give yourself the accurate information you need to make a good decision for your fleet. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/cHVF086-270 Need help determining which vehicle types are right for your fleet? Schedule a consultation with our EV expert consultants today and see what your options are: https://rtafleet.com/consultation-request/?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=2024-11-08-consultation-ep154Get key insights into how to prepare your fleet for EV mandates with our clearcut guide and checklist. Download it here: https://rtafleet.com/blog/preparing-your-public-transit-fleet-for-ev-mandates/?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=2024-11-08-ev-mandate-whitepaper-ep154 

Does your fleet operation have an accidental or intentional culture? Josh, Jeff, and Steve discuss how to create an intentional culture at your shop and techniques they’ve used with their staff. In this throwback episode of “The Fleet Success Show,” 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 share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to The Fleet Success Show anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Electric vehicles. Conventionally fueled vehicles. Hybrids. On The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley and Marc Canton have talked about them all. In this episode, they’re diving into the raw numbers to show you the (not always beautiful) truth about the costs of EVs. Josh and Marc dispel the myths around assumed cost savings when switching from fueled vehicles to electric to give fleet managers the data they need to make decisions with their eyes wide open. Pulling information from places like KBB, Edmunds, and the EPA, Josh and Marc compare conventionally fueled vehicles (CFVs) to battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Watch the episode to get surprising insights into:- Depreciation values over time- Fuel/electricity costs- M&R costs- and moreWatch the full episode now, and stay tuned for part 2! Want to learn more about EVs? Check out our other episodes on the topic: - The Truth about EVs from a Fleet Expert and EV Owner - https://youtu.be/xrLwLf0NM0c - The Truth about EVs pt 2: The Hosts Read the Comments - https://youtu.be/wWHPsutexbo Need help getting your fleet EV ready? Visit www.fleetconsulting.com and schedule a consultation with our fleet experts. #podcast #fleetmanagement #EVs #electricvehicle

In the sixth episode of "The Fleet Success Show," former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss why it’s important for leaders to read in order to grow their skills. The duo discusses their favorite leadership books and how they’ve used these books at work and in their daily lives.If you want to learn more about the books mentioned in this episode, check them out here:The 5 Disfunctions of a TeamExtreme OwnershipHave 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 Fleet Success Show anywhere you listen to podcasts!

In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, cohosts Josh Turley, CEO of RTA, and Marc Canton, head of product & fleet consulting, dive into the right and wrong ways to bill for fleet services, and how to manage the costs that aren’t obvious for your fleet. From direct chargebacks to general funds to average chargebacks, Josh and Marc explore the costs that are frequently forgotten and missed, and how to bucket them properly to get a clearer picture of the actual costs of your fleet. 

In the fifth episode of "The Fleet Success Show," former trucking executive Jeff Jenkins and RTA CEO Josh Turley discuss one of the four pillars of fleet success – Risk Management. The group defines what this means and why it's essential for your fleet operation to identify potential threats to your organization – and how you can try to control these risks. 

In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, co-hosts Josh Turley, RTA CEO, and Marc Canton, RTA’s head of product and fleet consulting, dive into the importance of managing your replacement backlog for improving your fleet availability and costs.  They talk about how essential it is for fleet managers to always know what it will cost to replace the entire fleet with today’s vehicles, the average and median age of your fleet, and how M&R on older vehicles can be more expensive than replacing the vehicle on a regular schedule.  Dive into the nuances of replacement backlogs and learn tips and tricks for improving your fleet availability.Need help with your fleet's availability? Connect with our consulting team at www.fleetconsulting.com