Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT - Kansas City, KS

Ben E. Keith Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage distribution is seeking a Shuttle Driver to join their team. This role involves delivering trailers, maintaining safety standards, and upholding professionalism while representing the company. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a competitive benefits package, this opportunity is ideal for those with a passion for safe driving and customer service. Join a family-owned business that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a team that has been exceeding customer expectations for over a century.

Benefits

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable DOT driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trailers to the shuttle depot and return empty trailers.
• Maintain delivery time windows and communicate issues with supervisor.

Skills

DOT Driving Experience

Class A CDL License

Driving Record Management

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kansas City, KS, USA Req #9300

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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.

Sign-on Bonus of $8,000 (with at least one year of verifiable Food or Beverage Delivery Driving Experience in the last 5 years)

The Shuttle Driver will:

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

Job Qualifications:

1. Must have a good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in the past three (3) years.
2. Applicant must pass required Drug and Physical Screening.
3. At least 1 year of verifiable DOT driving experience required within the last three years.
4. Must have a valid state issued Class A CDL driver’s license with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements.
5. Ability to operate/drive a single axle with 28 ft., 36 ft., and 48 ft., trailers with tandem axle tractors.
6. 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.

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 include:

• 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 are fully valued. We believe our differences are our strengths and aim to leverage them for innovative solutions.

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job Family: Transportation

Job Function: DOT Driver

Pay Type: Hourly

Employment Indicator: Safety Sensitive - Driver Award