RSA - DOT CDL - A Driver
Job Description
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. 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.
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 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 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 for personnel.
- Remain DOT compliant and stay 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 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 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 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 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; innovative problem solver.
- Active listening; independent thinking and decision‑making.
- Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
- High school diploma or GED.
Driver safety is a priority at Ben E. Keith. All drivers use dash cameras that leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance. The footage is also used to exonerate drivers in accidents, and all drivers sign a 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, Employee Assistance Program & Educational Assistance