Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT

Ben E. Keith Company; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company, located in Indianola, Mississippi, is seeking a professional driver to deliver loaded trailers and maintain safety standards during operations. Candidates should have a valid Class A CDL with endorsements and at least one year of DOT driving experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and profit-sharing plans.

Join our team to be part of a diverse workforce where your contributions are valued, and help us exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have a good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in the past three years.
• At least 1 year of DOT driving experience required.
• Must have a valid state issued Class A CDL driver’s license with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot and return the empty trailers back to the branch.
• Maintain delivery time windows.
• Perform duties by following the company’s safety standards.

Skills

Good driving record

DOT driving experience

Class A CDL driver’s license

Ability to operate tandem axle tractors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot and return the empty trailers back to the branch.
• Deliver loaded trailers to shuttle depot and pick up empty trailers to return.
• Maintain delivery time windows.
• Immediately communicate problems with supervisor.
• Perform duties by following the company’s safety standards.
• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude, following dress code and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in the past three (3) years.
• Applicant must pass required Drug and Physical Screening.
• At least 1 year of DOT driving experience required.
• Must have a valid state issued Class A CDL driver’s license with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
• Ability to operate/drive a single axle with 28 ft., 36 ft., and 48 ft., trailers with tandem axle tractors.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED – Work experience may be substituted for education.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• 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 positively impact 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 believe our 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 action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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