Local Class A CDL Route Delivery Driver

Ben E. Keith Company•Savannah, GA

About The Position

At Ben E. Keith Company, the Local Class A CDL Route Delivery Driver performs product deliveries along assigned routes and related duties to support customer satisfaction. The role includes preparing and assembling orders, delivering products within the appropriate delivery windows, and placing products in customer-designated storage locations. Drivers are expected to prevent damage through careful handling and communicate problems promptly to the Transportation Supervisor. The position requires operating and inspecting a vehicle, following maps and directions, and complying with company transportation policies, traffic laws, DOT regulations, and food and personal safety requirements. Drivers also complete delivery paperwork and records, review invoices, report vehicle or route issues, and turn in customer receipts and monies. Ben E. Keith uses AI-enabled dash cameras to recognize 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 the state of residence.
Knowledge of and adherence to Department of Transportation (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 with multiple levels of the organization.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
Detail orientation, prioritization, and innovative problem-solving skills.
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 guarantee customer satisfaction.
Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
Assemble orders for timely delivery, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
Place delivered products in assigned customer 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 BEK transportation policies and procedures and comply with safety guidelines, traffic laws, DOT regulations, food and personal safety regulations, and company personnel policies.
Remain DOT compliant and aware of changes in DOT guidelines.
Meet BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
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 records, including vehicle logs and cargo and/or billing statements, in accordance with BEK policies.