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DOT CDL - A Driver Orlando

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Orlando

Requirements

  • Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
  • At least 1 year of route driving experience required
  • DOT certification required
  • Valid State Class A CDL license required in state of residence
  • Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn new applications/proprietary software
  • Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic math skills required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels of organization
  • Self-motivated; customer-focused
  • Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented; prioritization; Innovative problem solver
  • Active listening skills; Independent thinking/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 other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Inspect vehicle equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water, and request service and repairs as needed.
  • Assemble orders for timely delivery to customer businesses, ensuring accurate delivery windows for each route stop.
  • Place delivered products in various assigned storage locations at each route stop according to customer requests. Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no 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 tasks, ensuring appropriate use of time, equipment, and materials.
  • Follow BEK transportation policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
  • Comply with traffic laws and obey transportation and traffic procedures.
  • Follow transportation policies, DOT regulations, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
  • Remain DOT compliant and aware of DOT changes in guidelines.
  • Ensure conformance with BEK standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
  • Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
  • Review customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered.
  • Report mechanical problems, delays, accidents or other traffic situations to base location as needed.
  • Turn in receipts and monies received from customer deliveries.
  • Maintain records, including vehicle logs, cargo and/or billing statements in accordance with BEK policies.

FAQs

What are the job qualifications for the DOT CDL - A Driver position in Orlando?

The job qualifications for this position include knowledge and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, at least 1 year of route driving experience, DOT certification, valid State Class A CDL license in the state of residence, ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines, knowledge of customer service principles and quality standards, ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs., excellent verbal and written communication skills, basic math skills, strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, customer-focus, commitment to company principles, and a high school diploma or GED.

What are some of the responsibilities of a DOT CDL - A Driver at Ben E. Keith Company?

Responsibilities of a DOT CDL - A Driver include performing product deliveries along assigned routes, inspecting vehicle equipment and supplies, assembling orders for timely delivery, placing delivered products in various storage locations, communicating problems to the Transportation Supervisor, following transportation policies and safety guidelines, complying with traffic laws and regulations, completing administrative tasks, and maintaining records.

What benefits are offered to employees at Ben E. Keith Company?

Some of the benefits offered to employees at Ben E. Keith Company include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution, Profit-Sharing Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, Educational Assistance Program, Paid Vacation and Holidays, and an Employee Credit Union.

What is the work environment like for a DOT CDL - A Driver at Ben E. Keith Company?

Ben E. Keith Company strives to create an environment where the contributions of each employee are valued, diversity is embraced, and creative solutions are encouraged. The company values respect, diversity, and innovation in its workforce, and aims to create a positive and supportive work culture for all employees.

Delivering quality since 1906

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1906
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E. Keith is a privately held company employing over 6,000 associates. Our values stress a commitment to our employees, as they are our strength and the key to the success – past, present and future. 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 strength, and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face.