Local CDL-A Truck Driver

Job Description At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong - and our future is even stronger.

Job Requirements For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact - because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.

Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.

Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.

Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.

Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.

Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.

Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.

Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.

Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.

Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.

Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.

Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.

Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.

Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.

Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.

Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

Job Qualifications

Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

At least 1 year of route driving experience required

DOT certification required

Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence

Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines

Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards

Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software

Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic math skills required

Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization

Self-motivated; customer-focused

Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver

Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills

Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards

High school diploma or GED

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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