Delivery Driver DOT

Ben E. Keith Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Delivery Driver in Texas to assist the service team by delivering beverages to customers' locations, verifying orders, and maintaining showroom displays.

You will participate in pre-trip and post-trip procedures, ensure safe loading/unloading, and support driver coverage as needed. The role emphasizes building relationships with retail customers, meeting DOT safety standards, and working across various settings in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Texas Class A CDL with at least one year of recent experience
• Experience with 40'-48' trailers
• Ability to read and write English
• Physical ability to lift up to 165 lbs and perform related tasks

Responsibilities

• Build healthy relationships with retail customers
• Deliver Ben E. Keith Beverage products to customers
• Count, organize and refill backstock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Safely unload orders with hand truck or jack
• Count and verify order completeness with customer
• Maintain backstock area and keep it organized

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. 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. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Position Overview

The Delivery Driver DOT position will assist the service team by helping deliver Ben E. Keith Beverages product to customers' retail locations. This position will be responsible for helping verify the accuracy of each order, fill cooler windows and back stock, rotate product, and ensure a great delivery experience by picking up all cardboard and trash.

Position Requirements

Position requires a Texas Class A CDL driver’s license (at least one year of recent, consecutive experience).

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

Job Responsibilities

• Build healthy business relationships and establish good communication with our retail customers
• Assist with delivery of Ben E. Keith Beverage products to customers
• Count, organize and refill backstock, coolers, beer shelves and displays
• Safely unload order at customer location with the aid of a hand truck (dolly), manual or electric jack
• Count and verify order completeness with customer
• Build displays as required
• Maintain designated backstock area at customer location; ensure area is organized and free of trash
• Fill in for any driver (vacation, open position, etc.) as needed
• Check in product and pallets upon return to the warehouse, making sure the load sheet is properly completed
• Complete paperwork including the deposit of checks and money orders to be turned in to the cashier
• Refuel truck at the end of the day
• Meet all DOT and Ben E. Keith standards of safety and compliance regarding the company vehicle as well as when driving and loading or unloading the vehicle.
• Ensure company equipment is in safe, working condition; reports any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Operate all company equipment safely and in a manner consistent with company policy
• Complete a pre-trip and post-trip inspection of truck; if something needs attention document and report problem to be corrected
• Maintain and keep clean assigned company vehicle at all times
• Perform job duties in a variety of settings (grocery, convenience, bar, etc.) and under challenging weather conditions (such as rain or snow)
• Project a friendly, professional image at all times
• Attend meetings as required
• Prioritize multiple, competing priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Ability to operate/drive single axle truck with trailer
• Position requires a Texas Class A CDL driver’s license (at least one year of recent, consecutive experience)
• Must have experience with minimum 40'- 48' trailer
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Must be 21 yrs. or older to apply
• High school graduate or GED required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Pre-previous employees will not be eligible for sign on bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliate, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.