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Episode 212: Why Fleet Education is Booming, and What It Means for the Future of the Industry
Episode 222
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
In the latest episode of The Fleet Success Show, Marc Canton, former fleet manager and RTA's VP of Product & Consulting, and Tony Yankovich, former fleet asset manager and RTA's Fleet Consulting Group Director, talk about a major shift happening in the fleet industry: the renewed drive for education, training, and clear paths for career advancement. For the growing number of people attending industry conferences, to mechanics wondering how to move up the ladder to become shop supervisors, today's fleet professionals aren't waiting around to get promoted. They're taking the initiative to go hunting for the knowledge they know they need in order to grow. Marc and Tony dive into:Why the technician-to-manager pipeline is broken, and how we can start to rebuild it. How younger fleet pros don't just want growth, training, and mentorship. They expect it. The frustrating lack of formal degrees and higher education options for fleet professionals.Real examples of fleets turning to external training and coaching options (like NAFA and RTA Connect) to fill the education gap.What needs to happen to keep fleet falling apart as Boomers continue to retireIf you're a fleet leader working hard to retain your team, a tech dreaming of taking the next step in your career, or anyone in between, this episode is the one for you. Get tactical insights and ideas on how the industry needs to evolve in order to survive. Speaker BiosMarc CantonVP of Product & Consulting, RTA FleetMarc brings strategic vision and operational depth to every conversation. With decades in the industry, he helps fleets modernize through smart technology, KPI alignment, and better leadership development.Tony YankovichFleet Consultant, RTATony has been in the fleet industry for over 35 years—26 of them as a full-time consultant. His insight into right-sizing, workforce development, and operational analysis has helped dozens of fleets transform. Looking to take the first step in your fleet career journey? 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_212 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_212
