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.

Start Your Driving Career with Ben E. Keith

Are you a CDL-A driver looking for a stable opportunity with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth? Join Ben E. Keith as a

Shuttle Driver and play an important role in keeping our operations moving. This position is ideal for drivers who enjoy predictable routes, being home regularly, and building valuable experience with a respected industry leader.

What You'll Do

As a Shuttle Driver, you will:

• Transport loaded trailers from the branch to designated shuttle locations.
• Return empty trailers to the branch for reloading.
• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles while following all DOT and company regulations.
• Maintain scheduled delivery and pickup times.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Communicate any issues, delays, or safety concerns to management immediately.
• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally with customers, vendors, and fellow team members.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Why Join Ben E. Keith?

• Stable, full-time employment with a well-established company.
• Opportunity to gain valuable trailer handling and transportation experience.
• Safety-focused culture with modern equipment and technology.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within transportation and distribution operations.

Qualifications

• Must have Double/Triple endorsements*
• Must have Valid Class A CDL with 1- year experience*
• DOT qualified and able to meet all DOT requirements.
• Good driving record with no more than one moving violation within the past three years.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background requirements.
• At least one year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Ability to safely operate tractors with 28', 36', and 48' trailers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to climb in and out of tractors and trailers frequently.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read route information, product descriptions, and safety documentation.
• Normal use of hands, arms, shoulders, legs, and feet to safely perform job duties.

Commitment to Driver Safety

At Ben E. Keith, driver safety comes first. Our fleet utilizes AI-enabled dash camera technology designed to recognize safe driving behaviors, improve safety performance, and help protect drivers by providing valuable footage during accident investigations. All drivers receive information about this program and sign a consent form as part of the hiring process.

Build Your Future with Ben E. Keith

If you're a safety-minded CDL-A driver looking for a dependable career with a company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply today.

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.

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