Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Programs And Organizations
Mechanic Experience
Locations
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Timothy Taufen

Cold Spring,MN

Summary

Professional Leader who simultaneously served as successful Business Owner and Director of Fleet Operations for a large transportation company.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Care General Manager

loves travel center
Rockville, MN
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Set up and manage new 4 bay facility
  • Responsible for stang, Scheduling, Oversee all maintenance for quality and timely repairs, Maintain parts inventory, Facility and equipment repairs.

Director of Fleet Maintenance

Jeferson Lines
Minneapolis, MN
05.2017 - 02.2022
  • Managed a feet consisting of 90 motor coaches and two base locations in Minneapolis and Billings Montana
  • Duties included but not limited to Vehicle maintenance, Scheduling and fine tuning maintenance intervals to insure a safe reliable feet
  • DOT compliance and CSA Scores
  • Accident reporting and follow up
  • Vehicle permitting
  • Acquisition and disposal of coaches and support fleet.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.

President / Business Owner

Action Automotive
01.1989 - 05.2017
  • Solely launched new company
  • Captured and secured vehicle maintenance contracts with many companies including FedEx, Colorado Mountain Express, Local property management, Delivery and Construction Companies
  • Quickly grew it to 3 locations
  • Managed all HR Including Hiring, Training, Performance Reviews, Corrective action and Terminations
  • Maintained top safety standards, stayed current on state and federal regulations

Contract Director of Fleet Operations

Colorado Mountain Express
Edwards, CO
01.1996 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of parts and services.
  • Ensured compliance with DOT regulations for vehicle maintenance, safety, and operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as HR, Accounting, Purchasing, as needed.
  • Developed policies and procedures for efficient fleet operations.
  • Supervised scheduling of preventive maintenance activities on all vehicles.
  • Participated in meetings involving regulatory authorities regarding safety issues concerning the fleet.
  • Conducted research into new technologies that can help optimize fleet operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce fleet operating costs.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of all vehicles in the fleet to ensure proper functioning.

Education

GED -

Brady
West Saint Paul MN
05-1978

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Expense Control
  • Quality Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Staff Supervision
  • Performance Improvements
  • Recruitment
  • Vendor relationships

Programs And Organizations

  • CME Board of Directors; Member
  • CME Accident Review Committee; Member
  • CME Corporate Steering Committee; Member
  • CME Clean Vehicle Initiative; Alternative Fuels Test Study Researcher and Implementer
  • CME Maintenance Program; DeveloperRecognized by State of Colorado as premier safety and vehicle compliance program.
  • CME Secured and managed high mileage field test contract with Ashland Oil Company (Valvoline)

Mechanic Experience

  • Automotive Repair
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Management

Locations

  • Denver, CO
  • St. Cloud, MN
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN

Certification

  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Transmissions
  • Brake Repair
  • Oil Change
  • Suspension
  • Property Management
  • EPA Type II Air Conditioning Certification
  • Motor Vehicle Inspection License
  • CDL A

Sponsorship Required

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Timeline

Truck Care General Manager

loves travel center
03.2022 - 11.2023

Director of Fleet Maintenance

Jeferson Lines
05.2017 - 02.2022

Contract Director of Fleet Operations

Colorado Mountain Express
01.1996 - 01.2013

President / Business Owner

Action Automotive
01.1989 - 05.2017

GED -

Brady

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