Backhaul Driver DOT

Ben E. Keith Company•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Local Backhaul Driver (DOT) ensures timely and accurate pickup of product from local vendors and returns it to the distribution center. The role also performs product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to support customer satisfaction. Drivers follow Ben E. Keith transportation policies and procedures, comply with safety guidelines, and complete administrative tasks and paperwork needed for efficient transportation operations. The position requires some weekend work, work on most holidays, and overnight travel, typically one to two nights out of town per week. Drivers use dash cameras that apply artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, improve driver safety performance, and help exonerate drivers in accidents. Drivers sign a consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding of the cameras.

Requirements

At least 1 year of route driving experience.
DOT certification.
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 or proprietary software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills across multiple levels of an organization.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Innovative problem-solving ability.
Customer-focused approach.
Strong relationship-management and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, with prioritization skills.
Active listening skills.
Independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, follow instructions, and take direction.
Normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs; ability to walk extensively and stand for long periods.
Ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items properly, including repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Pick up product from local vendors accurately and on time, and return it to the distribution center.
Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and other related duties to support customer satisfaction.
Follow company transportation policies and procedures and comply with safety guidelines.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
Work some weekends and holidays and spend nights out of town as required.