The Fleet Success Show

Episode 189: The Hidden Perks of RTA Connect (That Aren’t on the Agenda)

Episode Summary

Discover why RTA Connect is more than just a fleet maintenance management software event. Learn how fleet managers gain leadership skills, network with industry experts, and walk away with practical fleet management strategies they can apply immediately.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley (CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company) and Nathan Schafer (Public Sector Fleet Veteran & RTA Trainer) pull back the curtain on RTA Connect—the ultimate annual gathering for fleet managers, technicians, and industry leaders.

Nathan shares his journey attending RTA Connect first as a public sector fleet manager and later as part of RTA’s training team. They explore how the event blends leadership development, fleet management best practices, and deep-dive software training into an immersive experience that benefits both RTA users and non-users.

From learning leadership lessons that transform team culture, to mastering quick navigation shortcuts like Control+Q, to building industry relationships over go-kart races or behind-the-scenes aquarium tours—the episode shows how RTA Connect delivers impact far beyond a typical conference.

 

Key Takeaways

Speaker Bios

Josh Turley – CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company. With 20 years in fleet management software, Josh blends technology expertise with a passion for leadership and culture, helping fleets maximize efficiency.

Nathan Schafer – Former public sector fleet manager with years of experience leading city fleet operations. Now an RTA trainer, Nathan specializes in applying fleet management principles to real-world challenges using RTA’s software.

 

Learn more about RTA Connect 2025: https://rtafleet.com/connect