RSA - DOT CDL - A Driver

Ben E. Keith Company; New Brockton (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Profit-sharing program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Educational assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee credit union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company seeks an experienced Route Driver to perform daily deliveries across assigned routes, ensuring on-time service and accurate loading/unloading for customers.

You will inspect equipment, assemble orders, and maintain records to guarantee safe, efficient transportation operations. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, at least one year of route driving experience, and strong customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to DOT and FMCSR regulations.
• At least 1 year of route driving experience.
• DOT certification required.
• Valid State Class A CDL license in state of residence.
• Able to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills across organizational levels.
• Self-motivated with a customer-focused mindset.
• Detail-oriented with prioritization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to satisfy customers.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies and request service as needed.
• Assemble orders for timely delivery and ensure accurate delivery windows.
• Place delivered products in assigned storage locations per customer requests.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered products with no damage due to mishandling.
• Report issues to Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Follow maps and geographic directions.
• Manage multiple tasks and use time, equipment, and materials efficiently.
• Comply with BEK transportation policies and safety guidelines.
• Follow DOT regulations and company policies for personnel.
• Remain DOT compliant and updated on guidelines.
• Maintain professional appearance and training compliance.
• Complete paperwork to ensure transportation efficiency.
• Review customer invoices to determine items moved and delivered.
• Report mechanical issues, delays, or accidents to base location.

Skills

DOT compliance

CDL A

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Lifting 50 lbs

Verbal & written comms

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution for more than a century, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a broad line, multi‑state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (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.
• Basic math skills required.
• 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.

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras that 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Profit‑Sharing Plan (100% company‑paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.