RSA - DOT CDL - A Driver

Ben E. Keith Company

Smiths Station (AL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a delivery driver to operate on assigned routes, handling product deliveries and route documentation. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer service while maintaining DOT compliance and vehicle readiness.

Qualified applicants will hold a State Class A CDL, have at least 1 year of route driving experience, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and math skills. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

Must follow DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Minimum 1 year route driving experience required.
DOT certification required.
Valid State Class A CDL license required.
Basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn proprietary software.
Good math, communication, and organizational abilities.
Ability to read maps and follow directions.
Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Perform product deliveries along assigned routes to ensure customer satisfaction.
Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies and request service as needed.
Assemble orders for timely delivery and maintain accurate delivery windows.
Place products in storage locations per customer requests and ensure no damage.
Report problems to Transportation Supervisor promptly by phone.
Comply with DOT regulations, safety policies, and company procedures.

Skills

DOT regulations

Route driving

CDL Class A

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Lifting 50 lbs

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Active listening

Decision making

Company principles

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

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