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Tim Montague

Trenton,IL

Summary

Seasoned dedicated leader with 30 years in management. Fleet ops, dispatch, warehouse, telecom, and hospitality. Proven ability to cut preventable incidents, manage FTA/FMCSA compliance, and train drivers in high-volume tourist environments. Managed 50+ vehicle fleet dispatched 35 technicians daily, and led Damage Prevention as AZ811 SME, cutting costs and aiding in litigation. Logged over haft a million accident-free CDL miles. Built thriving sports bar via marketing and training.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Cheers Tavern
01.2012 - 10.2025

Built and operated a successful sports bar from startup to 13-year profitable operation.


Established and enforced health, safety, liquor-law, and food-safety programs; zero critical health-department violations in 13 years.


Recruited, trained and led 15+ employees on emergency procedures, de-escalation, and

workplace safety fostering positive work environment and employee retention rate.


Leveraged social media to enhance brand visibility, growing online engagement.

Manager

CenturyLink
05.1994 - 08.2019

Led statewide damage-prevention program; served as Chairman of the Arizona 811 Utilities Committee and company SME in litigation.


Managed fleet maintenance of 50+ service vehicles, dispatch of 45 technicians daily, and full warehouse operations.


Negotiated and oversaw multi-million-dollar contractor agreements while ensuring 100% compliance with company, state and federal safety regulations and policies.


Reduced preventable utility damages by 85%+ through training, auditing, and process improvement.


I&R and cable splicing.

Safety Training Manager

AMERICAN COACHWAYS
01.1992 - 05.1994

Built and directed the entire driver safety and training program for 85+ drivers and a 60-vehicle fleet providing door-to-door ADA service.


Conducted new-hire training for 85+ drivers and 60-vehicle paratransit fleet serving 1.2 million annual trip under RTC contract.


Developed and deliver recurring training on wheelchair securement, passenger assistance, bloodborne pathogens, and de-escalation specific to Clark County’s high-volume tourist environment.


Manage Drug & Alcohol reporting, and FMCSA compliance.


Serve as primary liaison with RTC Safety & Security staff.

Dispatch Supervisor

Arrow Trucking Inc.
10.1986 - 12.1991

Coordinated daily operations for a fleet of 150+ trucks across local, LTL, intermodal (rail/truck/ocean), and long-haul routes, achieving 98% on-time delivery rate and reducing fuel costs by 15% through optimized routing.


Managed real-time dispatch for 50+ drivers, to assign loads, track shipments, and resolve delays, resulting in a 20% decrease in idle time.


Handled intermodal transitions, including drayage coordination with rail partners and container yard management, ensuring seamless handoffs and compliance with HAZMAT regulations.


Responded to customer inquiries and escalated issues, maintaining a 98% satisfaction score by proactively communicating ETAs and rerouting for disruptions (e.g., weather, breakdowns).


·Analyzed load boards and negotiated spot rates for LTL backhauls, increasing revenue by 12% annually.


Driver-transport flatbed loads across all 48 states & Canada, ensuring on-time deliveries

Education

High School Diploma -

Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL
05-1983

Skills

    Dispatch & Routing Optimization

    Fleet Management & Maintenance

    Budget Management

    Warehouse Management

    Project Management

    Contract Management

    Accident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis

    AZ811 SME

    Damage Prevention & Claims Litigation

    OSHA Safety Standards

    OSHA forklift certified

    TL, LTL, Intermodal

Certification

OSHA forklift certified

Languages

English

Timeline

Owner

Cheers Tavern
01.2012 - 10.2025

Manager

CenturyLink
05.1994 - 08.2019

Safety Training Manager

AMERICAN COACHWAYS
01.1992 - 05.1994

Dispatch Supervisor

Arrow Trucking Inc.
10.1986 - 12.1991

High School Diploma -

Edwardsville High School