Local Class A CDL Driver

Ben E. Keith Company•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Local Class A CDL Driver performs product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to ensure customer satisfaction. The role includes preparing orders for timely delivery, placing products in customer-designated storage locations, protecting products from damage, and managing route time and equipment effectively. The driver follows customer invoices, maps, and written or verbal directions, and communicates delivery problems to the Transportation Supervisor or base location as needed. The driver inspects vehicle equipment and supplies, requests service or repairs when necessary, and complies with traffic laws, DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and company transportation policies. The position also requires completing paperwork and administrative tasks, maintaining vehicle and cargo or billing records, and turning in delivery receipts and monies. Ben E. Keith uses AI-enabled dash cameras 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.

Requirements

At least 1 year of route driving experience.
DOT certification.
Valid State Class A CDL license in the driver's 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 approach.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Detail orientation, prioritization skills, and ability to solve problems innovatively.
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 accurate delivery windows at each route stop.
Place delivered products in customer-requested storage locations.
Maintain accuracy of delivered products and prevent damage from 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.
Comply with traffic laws and transportation and traffic procedures.
Follow DOT regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and company personnel policies and procedures; remain DOT compliant and aware of guideline changes.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork for transportation operations.
Review customer invoices to determine items to move, gather, distribute, and deliver.
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 records in accordance with company policies.