NON DOT - Delivery Driver Trainee

About the role

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. 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. Job Description: Oklahoma City, OK This position is designed to develop individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not have the required license or tractor/trailer experience. A primary requirement of this program is that the individual must obtain a CDL–Permit within two months of entering into the program. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation is to promote the trainee to a DOT Route Service Associate.

Responsibilities

• Learn to be proficient in performing delivery duties while maintaining a good safety record.
• Have a sense of urgency while learning to deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered.
• Learn to use electronic equipment such as Xata on‑board computer and hand‑held scanners.
• Learn and adhere to the rules governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Learn how to conduct safety inspections of vehicles in compliance with DOT and FMCSR guidelines and check fluid levels daily (gas, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes) to ensure vehicles are in proper/safe working condition.
• Articulate and report all mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Maintain records such as Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Driver Hours of Service Logs in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to transportation management.
• Become proficient with Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• Good communication skills.
• Well organized.
• Ability to multi‑task assignments and willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Proficiency with a personal computer.
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).

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.

Benefits

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