CDL-A Route Driver: Food & Beverage Deliveries

Ben E. Keith; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a route driver in Alabama to deliver products along assigned routes, inspect equipment, assemble orders, and guarantee timely, accurate deliveries.

You will maintain professional customer interactions and uphold safety standards. The role requires a State Class A CDL, DOT knowledge, and at least 1 year of route driving experience, plus strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must know and adhere to DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required.
• Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence.

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

Microsoft Office

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Route planning software

Job description

Ben E. Keith is seeking a route driver in Alabama to deliver products along assigned routes, inspect equipment, assemble orders, and guarantee timely, accurate deliveries.

You will maintain professional customer interactions and uphold safety standards. The role requires a State Class A CDL, DOT knowledge, and at least 1 year of route driving experience, plus strong customer service and communication skills.