CDL-A Route Driver — Growth, Benefits & Stability

OSTTRA Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Support

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a skilled Delivery Driver to perform product deliveries along assigned routes and ensure accurate, timely service for customer businesses.

The role requires DOT compliance, a valid Class A CDL, and at least 1 year of route driving experience, with a strong focus on safety, vehicle inspection, and administrative paperwork to support transportation operations.

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.
• 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 perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.

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 Knowledge

Route Driving Experience

CDL Class A License

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office

Basic Math

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Independent Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a skilled Delivery Driver to perform product deliveries along assigned routes and ensure accurate, timely service for customer businesses.

The role requires DOT compliance, a valid Class A CDL, and at least 1 year of route driving experience, with a strong focus on safety, vehicle inspection, and administrative paperwork to support transportation operations.