Delivery Driver - DOT CDL - A

About the Role

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, dedicated to consistently exceeding customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad-line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout Texas as a distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. This role is based in Oklahoma City, OK and offers a sign-on bonus of $8,000 for candidates with at least one year of verifiable Food or Beverage Delivery Driving experience in the last 5 years. Top drivers make $80,000–$100,000+ annually after their first year.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies (e.g., tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, 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 assigned storage locations at each 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, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Comply with traffic laws and transportation procedures.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee 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.
• Driver safety is monitored using dash cameras with AI to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve performance. Videos may also be used to exonerate drivers in accidents.

Requirements

• 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.
• High school diploma or GED.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization.
• Self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
• Active listening skills and independent thinking/decision-making.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• 401K with matching contribution.
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and holidays.
• Employee Credit Union.