Local Class A-CDL Route Driver

About the role

Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution since 1906. The Food Division serves multiple states, while the Beverage Division delivers top beverage brands across Texas. The company invests in its employees, empowering growth and creating opportunities to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water) and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in assigned storage locations 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 transportation procedures.
• Adhere to DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies.
• Remain DOT compliant and stay aware of changes in DOT guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee efficient 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• DOT certification required.
• Valid State Class A CDL license in the state of residence.
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications/proprietary software.
• Capability to perform repetitive lifting of up to 50 lb.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Self‑motivated and customer‑focused.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization abilities.
• Innovative problem‑solver with active listening skills.
• Independent thinking and decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver safety focus: use of dash cameras with AI for safety event detection; drivers sign a consent form upon hire.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match plus 100% Company‑Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Educational Assistance

Ben E. Keith values a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. The company is 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.