Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT

Ben E. Keith Company; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insur

401(k) with Company Match + 100%…

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Shuttle Driver to deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot and return empties, ensuring on-time performance and safety compliance across branches. The role requires a clean driving record and at least one year of DOT driving experience.

Candidates must hold a valid Class A CDL with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements and pass drug/physical screenings. Education may be substituted by prior work experience; company benefits include health coverage, retirement

Qualifications

• Must maintain a clean driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in 3 years.
• Must pass Drug and Physical Screening.
• Minimum 1 year of DOT driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
• Education may be substituted by work experience.

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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Professionalism

DOT driving experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Double/Triple Trailer endorsements

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.

Job 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.

Job 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
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Equal 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 Aff… and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.