Local Class A CDL Driver-Panama City, FL.

Ben E. Keith Company•Panama City, FL

About The Position

Ben E. Keith Company is hiring a local Class A CDL Driver in Panama City, Florida. The driver performs product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include preparing orders for timely delivery, placing products in customer-designated storage locations, safeguarding products from damage, and maintaining accurate delivery records and paperwork. The driver inspects vehicle equipment and supplies, reports mechanical issues and route problems, follows customer invoices and directions, and handles delivery receipts and monies. The role requires compliance with company transportation policies, traffic laws, DOT regulations, food and personal safety rules, and professional conduct and training standards. The company uses dash cameras with artificial intelligence to identify safe driving, capture safety events, improve driver safety performance, and provide video that may exonerate drivers in accidents. Drivers sign a consent form upon hire acknowledging their understanding of this practice.

Requirements

At least 1 year of route driving experience.
DOT certification.
Valid State Class A CDL license in state of residence.
Knowledge of and adherence to DOT 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.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Strong interpersonal skills across multiple organizational levels.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and an innovative problem solver.
Active listening and independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform product deliveries along assigned routes and 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 the delivery windows for each route stop.
Place delivered products in customer-assigned storage locations according to customer requests.
Maintain delivery accuracy and prevent damage caused by 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 and comply with safety guidelines and traffic laws.
Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and company personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain DOT compliance and awareness of changes to DOT guidelines.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training.
Complete administrative tasks and transportation paperwork.
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, cargo records, and billing statements in accordance with company policies.