NON DOT - Delivery Driver Trainee

OSTTRA Group; Checotah (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in Checotah, OK is offering a structured trainee program for individuals who want to become DOT drivers. Participants will pursue a CDL permit within two months and, upon successful completion, advance to a DOT Route Service Associate.

The program emphasizes safe driving, accurate delivery, and learning to use Xata on-board computers and handheld scanners, while adhering to FMCSA rules. Benefits include competitive medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and needs assessment.
• Good communication skills.
• Well organized; able to multi-task.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and manuals.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Proficient with a personal computer.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform delivery duties with a good safety record.
• Deliver along routes with multiple stops and varying difficulty.
• Read invoices to determine items to move and deliver.
• Learn to use Xata on-board computer and handheld scanners.
• Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage.
• Conduct safety inspections and check vehicle fluids daily.
• Report delays, accidents, or transportation issues to management.
• Maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Hours of Service logs.

Skills

Customer service principles

Communication skills

Organization

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Xata on-board computer

Handheld scanners

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description: Checotah, OK

This position is designed to develop individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not have the required license or tractor/trailer experience. A primary requirement of this program is that the individual must obtain a CDL–Permit within two months of entering into the program. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation is to promote the trainee to a DOT Route Service Associate.

• Must learn to be proficient in performing delivery duties while maintaining a good safety record.
• Must have a sense of urgency while learning to deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Must be able to read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered
• Must be able to learn to use electronic equipment such as Xata on board computer and hand held scanners
• Must learn and adhere to the rules which are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Must learn to maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Must learn how to conduct safety inspection of vehicle in compliance with DOT and FMCSR guidelines and learn to check fluid levels daily, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper/safe working condition
• Must learn to articulate and report all mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Learn to maintain records such Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Driver Hours of Service Logs in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to transportation management
• Must become proficient with Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training

Job Qualifications

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be well organized
• Must be able to multi-task assignments and have the willingness to learn new processes
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have good mathematical skills
• Must be proficient with a personal computer
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree)

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