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Episode 227: The Hidden Costs Killing Fleet Operations (It’s NOT What You Think)
Episode 237
Thursday, 7 May, 2026
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 operations and service delivery How fleets accidentally overspend on repairs without realizing it The risks of relying on third-party vendors without visibility Why “cheaper” vendors often cost more in the long run This episode is essential for fleet leaders who want to: Reduce downtime Improve vendor strategy Make data-driven decisions Defend budgets with real numbers Speaker Bios Facundo Tassara Fleet Success Ambassador | RTA Fleet Facundo Tassara is the Fleet Success Ambassador at RTA, where he works directly with fleet professionals across North America to help them improve operations, reduce downtime, and lead with confidence. With hands-on experience in public sector fleet management, Facundo brings a practical, real-world perspective to the challenges fleet leaders face every day—from technician shortages to operational inefficiencies. Through the Fleet Success Show, industry events, and direct engagement with fleets, he focuses on helping organizations eliminate blind spots, strengthen accountability, and build fleets they’re proud to lead. Brett Dashe Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships | ServiceUp Brett Dashe is the Co-Founder of ServiceUp, a fleet repair management platform designed to streamline how fleets manage outsourced maintenance and repairs. With a background in enterprise software and technology, Brett brings a data-driven approach to solving one of the fleet industry’s biggest challenges: lack of visibility in third-party repairs. At ServiceUp, he leads partnerships and platform strategy, helping fleets better understand repair workflows, reduce downtime, and uncover the hidden costs impacting their operations. His work focuses on increasing transparency, improving decision-making, and enabling fleets to scale efficiently across complex, multi-location environments. Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet. Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213 Control fleet chaos with RTA Fleet360, proven software designed by fleet managers for fleet managers: https://rtafleet.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213
