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 with 1-year experience required*
• Must have valid Class A CDL with 1-year experience required*
• 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Shuttle Driver will deliver loaded trailers to the shuttle depot and return the empty trailers back to the branch. 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.

Physical Requirements:

•    Able to perform repetitive lift over 50lbs.
•    Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
•    Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
•    Must be able to climb in and out of truck and trailer. 
•    Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

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.