Local CDL-A Route Driver — Home Daily + Benefits

Ben E. Keith; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a CDL-A Route Driver to join our Food & Beverage distribution team. You will operate assigned routes, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate paperwork while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of route driving experience, a valid Class A CDL, and strong customer service skills. We offer competitive benefits and a stable, family-owned workplace.

Qualifications

• Must know and adhere to DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• At least 1 year of route driving experience required
• DOT certification required
• Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence
• 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
• Self-motivated; customer-focused
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver
• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
• Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Manage multiple assignments and tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
• Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
• Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
• Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
• Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
• Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
• Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.
• Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
• Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

Skills

Route driving

DOT regulations

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Active listening

Independent thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a CDL-A Route Driver to join our Food & Beverage distribution team. You will operate assigned routes, ensuring on-time deliveries and accurate paperwork while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of route driving experience, a valid Class A CDL, and strong customer service skills. We offer competitive benefits and a stable, family-owned workplace.