Driver - Back Haul -...

Ben E. Keith; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 Driver Back Haul (DOT) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of BEK products to customer locations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient route execution.

We value experience in route driving, CDL/DOT credentials, and strong customer service skills to maintain BEK’s high service standards across our distribution network.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• DOT certification is required.
• Texas Class A or B CDL license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee efficiency of transportation operations.

Skills

Route driving experience

DOT certification

CDL license (Texas Class A or B)

Basic math

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Independent work

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary software

Job description

Location:1 Ben E Keith Way, New Brockton, Alabama

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The purpose of the Driver Back Haul (DOT) is to guarantee customer satisfaction with the timely and accurate delivery of BEK products to customer locations.

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.

Job Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of route driving experience required
• DOT certification required
• Valid Texas State Class A or B CDL license required
• Basic math skills required
• 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
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
• Self-motivated; able to work independently
• Innovative problem solver
• Customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; prioritization
• Active listening skills
• Independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

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.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor