CDL-A Route Driver — DOT Compliant & Customer Focused

Ben E. Keith; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long disability

401K with match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee credit union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route driver to perform deliveries across assigned routes with emphasis on accuracy and customer satisfaction. You will inspect and maintain vehicle readiness and ensure timely delivery windows for each stop.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT compliance, and at least one year of route driving experience. We offer safety-focused training and a team-oriented work environment at BEK.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
• Self-motivated; customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver
• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

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.
• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route 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 obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance 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.

Skills

DOT regulations

CDL Class A

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route driver to perform deliveries across assigned routes with emphasis on accuracy and customer satisfaction. You will inspect and maintain vehicle readiness and ensure timely delivery windows for each stop.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT compliance, and at least one year of route driving experience. We offer safety-focused training and a team-oriented work environment at BEK.