Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT - Kansas City, KS

Ben E. Keith Co.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage distribution is seeking dedicated drivers to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering trailers while adhering to safety standards and maintaining professionalism. The company prides itself on its long-standing tradition of quality service and commitment to employee well-being. With competitive benefits and a focus on community, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact while advancing their career in a supportive environment. Join a family-owned business that values diversity and encourages personal growth.

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 good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in the past 3 years.
• At least 1 year of verifiable DOT driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver loaded trailers and return empty trailers back to the branch.
• Maintain delivery time windows and communicate problems with supervisor.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dash cameras

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.

Job Responsibilities:

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 provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

Employee 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

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

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

• Job Family: Transportation
• Job Function: DOT Driver
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Safety Sensitive - Driver Award