Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Profit-Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading food and beverage distributor in Jemison, Alabama is seeking a Shuttle Driver to deliver and return trailers efficiently while ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class A CDL with driving experience and have a clean driving record. Our company offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, fostering a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have no more than 1 moving violation in the past three years.
• Must pass Drug and Physical Screening.
• At least 1 year of DOT driving experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot.
• Return empty trailers to the branch.
• Maintain delivery time windows.
• Report problems to supervisor.

Skills

Good driving record

DOT driving experience

Ability to operate trailers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• The Shuttle Driver will 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; dash cameras with AI to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve safety performance. Videos may be used to exonerate drivers in accidents.

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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