Driver Trainer DOT

OSTTRA Group; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sh

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Driver Trainer - DOT to ensure driver safety and DOT compliance across BEK routes. The role focuses on explaining and enforcing regulations, mentoring drivers, and upholding BEK safety standards.

You will manage and implement driver training programs, develop training materials, organize dissemination, and coordinate with BEK teams. You may perform deliveries to guarantee customer satisfaction while providing performance feedback and representing the company

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of route driving experience.
• Knowledge of DOT guidelines.
• Valid Texas State Class A CDL license.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization.
• Good presentation development and delivery skills.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to train and lead personnel.
• Independent thinking/decision-making.
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce DOT safety rules for driver performance.
• Manage and implement driver training programs to ensure BEK safety standards are met and maintained.
• Organize and develop training materials for dissemination to driver personnel and related BEK employees.
• Perform deliveries and other related duties for BEK route drivers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Ensure employees undergo and pass required training.
• Provide performance feedback to personnel.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Co. with professionalism, a positive attitude and professional dress code.

Skills

DOT knowledge

CDL A

Training delivery

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

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.

Summary

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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The purpose of the Driver Trainer - DOT is to explain and enforce Department of Transportation safety rules and regulations to ensure driver performance remains in compliance with Ben E. Keith standards.

• Manage and implement driver training programs to ensure BEK safety standards are met and maintained.
• Enforce transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BEK safety and transportation guidelines.
• Organize and develop training materials for dissemination to driver personnel and related BEK employees.
• Perform deliveries and other related duties for BEK route drivers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Ensure employees undergo and pass required training.
• Provide performance feedback to personnel.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Co. with professionalism, a positive attitude and professional dress code.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years of route driving experience required
• Knowledge of DOT guidelines required
• Valid Texas State Class A CDL license required
• Basic math skills required
• Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
• Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
• Good presentation development and delivery skills
• Customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to train and lead personnel
• Independent thinking/decision-making
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.

Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

Must be able to walk extensively.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.

Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.

Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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 Affir