RSA - DOT (CDL - A Driver) Tyler

Ben E. Keith Company•Tyler, TX

About The Position

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of 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. Position Summary and 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. 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. Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

Requirements

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
Must be at least 21 years old
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
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
Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
Must be able to walk extensively.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.
Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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.