CDL Route Driver Trainee — Growth & Benefits

Ben E. Keith Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route delivery driver to perform product deliveries along assigned routes while ensuring customer satisfaction and accurate order assembly. The position requires DOT compliance, a valid CDL and likely local Texas routes, with emphasis on safety and on-time performance.

The role also involves inspecting equipment, following maps and directions, and maintaining records and paperwork in accordance with BEK policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must know and adhere to DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• 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.
• 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

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated; customer-focused

Relationship management

Detail-oriented

Active listening

Independent thinking/decision-making

Commitment to company principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

DOT certification

1 year of route driving experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a route delivery driver to perform product deliveries along assigned routes while ensuring customer satisfaction and accurate order assembly. The position requires DOT compliance, a valid CDL and likely local Texas routes, with emphasis on safety and on-time performance.

The role also involves inspecting equipment, following maps and directions, and maintaining records and paperwork in accordance with BEK policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.