Shuttle Driver Trainee DOT

Shreveport, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

employee credit union

Job Description

Ben E. Keith Company is a distinguished leader in the food and beverage distribution industry, with a heritage spanning over a century. Established in 1906, the company has consistently cultivated a reputation for excellence, quality, and reliability. As a family-owned business, Ben E. Keith emphasizes both tradition and innovation to meet and exceed customer expectations. The company operates through two main divisions: the Food Division, which functions as a broad line, multi-state distributor, and the Beverage Division, which proudly distributes premium products including Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beers, spirits, and wines throughout Texas. Ben E. Keith is deeply committed to the growth and success of its business, customers, and employees alike.

This role of Shuttle Driver is a crucial component within the company’s logistics and operations team. Serving as a Shuttle Driver, the individual will be responsible for delivering loaded trailers to shuttle depots and returning empty trailers back to the branch. The position demands strict adherence to delivery schedules and prompt communication of any issues to supervisors. Drivers are expected to operate within the company’s safety standards while embodying professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude, and following company dress and cleanliness codes. The nature of the job requires physical agility, ability to handle repetitive lifts over 50 pounds, and capability to work under various weather conditions. Furthermore, the role is integral to supporting Ben E. Keith’s commitment to safe and efficient transport, leveraging technology such as dash cameras with artificial intelligence to help monitor and encourage safe driving practices. The work environment is supportive and inclusive, appreciating the diverse workforce and encouraging creative solutions through those strengths. The employment provided is full-time with comprehensive benefits covering health, financial, and wellness aspects to ensure holistic employee wellbeing.

Job Requirements

must have a valid state issued Class A CDL driver’s license with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements
must be DOT certified
at least 1 year of DOT driving experience required
must have a good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in the past three years
applicant must pass required drug and physical screening
must be able to climb in and out of truck and trailer
must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs
must be able to perform repetitive lifts over 50lbs
must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
must be able to read numbers and product descriptions
must have high school diploma or GED – work experience may be substituted for education

Job Qualifications

valid state issued Class A CDL driver’s license with Double/Triple Trailer endorsements
DOT certification
at least 1 year of DOT driving experience
ability to operate/drive single axle with 28 ft, 36 ft, and 48 ft trailers with tandem axle tractors
good driving record with no more than 1 moving violation in past three years
high school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Job Duties

deliver loaded trailers to shuttle depot and pick up empty trailers to return
maintain delivery time windows
immediately communicate problems with supervisor
perform duties by following the company’s safety standards
represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude, following dress code and cleanliness standards