Driver Supervisor - DOT

Ben E. Keith Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match + 100%Profit

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in Colorado Springs is seeking a Driver Supervisor DOT to oversee daily delivery operations, ensuring timely shipments and adherence to DOT safety policies.

The role requires a valid Arkansas Class A CDL, 3–5 years of related experience with at least 1 year in supervision, and strong customer service skills. You will train staff and report transportation activities to the Transportation Manager.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in management.
• Valid Arkansas Class A CDL with ≤1 moving violation in 3 years.
• Knowledge of DOT and related regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness to travel overnight.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage daily delivery process to ensure timely, efficient product delivery.
• Collaborate with peer supervisors to manage routes and transportation personnel.
• Enforce transportation policies and procedures to maintain equipment performance and safety.
• Oversee delivery operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform daily admin tasks: reporting, time, expenditures, and shipping verification.
• Train employees and conduct evaluations or disciplinary actions.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and report findings.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Company professionally.

Skills

Customer service

DOT guidelines

MS Office

People management

Overnight travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

Job Requirements

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.

The Driver Supervisor DOT will directly manage the daily delivery process in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to Ben E. Keith customers. The Driver Supervisor DOT reports to the Transportation Manager.

• Primary accountability for specific functions and results
• Collaborate with peer supervisors to manage daily routes and activities of transportation personnel
• Enforce transportation policies and procedures to maintain equipment performance and ensure compliance of BEK safety and transportation guidelines
• Manage delivery operations to ensure complete customer satisfaction with internal and external customers
• Perform daily administrative tasks to ensure the timely reporting of work activities, personnel time, expenditures and verify the efficient shipping and delivery of products
• Train new employees and guide current employees regarding routes, product delivery, completion of paperwork, and compliance with all safety requirements; and perform employee evaluations or disciplinary actions as needed
• Perform timely investigation and reporting of all accidents, injuries and incidents to appropriate personnel
• Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, a positive attitude and professional dress code

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service principles; including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines and to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint to write reports, correspondence and communications and effectively present information to employees in a written or verbal format is preferred
• Manage employee turn-over by maintaining or improving employee morale, and identifying and correcting obstacles
• Ability to travel overnight when needed
• 3 - 5 years of related experience; including at least one year of management experience is required
• Knowledge of DOT guidelines and related regulatory guidelines required
• Valid Arkansas Class A CDL required; with no more than one moving violation in the past 3 years
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

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.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

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

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 affirmative action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.