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Ben E. Keith Company•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

Ben E. Keith Company is hiring a local Class A CDL Driver to perform product deliveries along assigned routes and support customer satisfaction. The role involves preparing orders, making accurate and timely deliveries, placing products in customer-designated storage locations, and handling products without damage. Drivers communicate problems, delays, mechanical issues, accidents, and traffic situations to the appropriate company contact. The driver inspects vehicle equipment and supplies, follows traffic laws and company transportation procedures, and remains compliant with DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The position also includes reviewing invoices, completing transportation paperwork, maintaining vehicle and cargo records, and turning in customer receipts and monies. The role requires working in all types of weather and performing frequent physical tasks, including extensive walking and lifting.

Requirements

At least 1 year of route driving experience.
DOT certification.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid State Class A CDL license in the state of residence.
Knowledge of and adherence to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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.
Basic math skills.
Strong interpersonal skills across multiple organizational levels.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and an innovative problem solver.
Active listening, independent thinking, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to repeatedly lift over 50 pounds and occasionally lift over 100 pounds.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and walk extensively.
Ability to stand for long periods and bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items properly.
Normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs.
Ability to read numbers and product descriptions.

Responsibilities

Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and other related duties to ensure customer satisfaction.
Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service or repairs as needed.
Assemble orders for timely delivery and meet accurate delivery windows at each route stop.
Place delivered products in assigned storage locations according to customer requests.
Maintain delivery accuracy and prevent product 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 use time, equipment, and materials appropriately.
Follow company transportation policies and procedures, safety guidelines, traffic laws, DOT regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and personnel policies.
Remain DOT compliant and stay aware of changes in DOT guidelines.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents, and other traffic situations to the base location as needed.
Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
Maintain vehicle logs and cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with company policies.