Delivery Driver Local Trainee DOT CDL A

Position Summary and Responsibilities

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.

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.

Avoid DOT non-compliance and remain aware of DOT changes in guidelines.

Avoid non-compliance 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.

Education and/or Work Experience 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.

Must be at least 21 years old.

Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence.

Able to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.

Able to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software.

Able to use excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to use basic math skills.

Able to use strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization.

Able to be self-motivated; customer-focused.

Able to use excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.

Able to be detail-oriented; prioritize; innovative problem solver.

Able to listen actively; independent thinking/decision-making skills.

Able to commit to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.

Able to maintain DOT compliance and awareness of DOT changes in guidelines.

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

Physical Requirements

Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.

Able to work in all types of weather conditions.

Able to walk extensively.

Able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.

Able to have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.

Able to read numbers and product descriptions.