Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT
Job Description
Ardmore Shuttle Site, 3601 12th Ave. NW, Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States of America Req #8963 Friday, January 31, 2025 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. Earn an Average Annual Income of $74,000, and an $8,000 Sign-on Bonus (with 1 year of verifiable Food or Beverage Delivery Driving experience in last 5 years)
Ardmore, OK
Job Description:
The purpose of the DOT Shuttle Driver is to perform pickup and delivery of daily routes to domicile drivers and return empty trailers for reloading back to the warehouse.
Perform as a safe and courteous driver and demonstrate BEK principles during interactions with the public. Maintain cleanliness of tractors/trailers used during the shift to ensure the upkeep and overall condition of equipment. Adhere to all FMCSA laws and regulations to demonstrate compliance at all times. Ensure trailers and tractors are adequately fueled and fuel levels are consistently maintained on equipment used at the WHS or shuttle site. Ensure tractors and trailers are brought in for service when needed.
Key Outputs for the Driver Shuttle Doubles DOT:
Utilize extreme care and safety during the operation of vehicles and maintain awareness of the traffic, and other drivers at all times. Always adhere to the traffic laws. Attend required training and follow the Smith System driving techniques. Avoid excessive traffic incidents and/or accidents. Follow all proper lifting procedures and report any issues that might prevent the driver from adhering to these procedures. Maintain caution and awareness when performing duties around awnings or car ports to prevent accident occurrence.
Knowledge and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred. At least 1 year of DOT driving experience required. Valid Class “A” CDL with Doubles endorsement. Knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations required. Ability to read and interpret rules/guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to learn internal applications i.e., BC and POD equipment. Able to work outside in extreme temperatures (cold and hot).
Skills and Attributes:
Strong attention to detail. Self-starter with ability to multi-task. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Customer-focused. Ability to prioritize tasks. 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. Short and Long Term Disability 401K with matching contribution Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Educational Assistance Program Paid Vacation and holidays Employee Credit Union We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business. Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr