DALLAS, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 – Ben E. Keith Beverages will celebrate its over 450 drivers, service team, and fleet employees throughout the week of September 16th. With fourteen distribution and sales centers in Texas, these hard-working individuals are responsible for delivering and merchandising over 35 million cases of product per year. From offloading trucks to inventory to merchandising, our drivers and service team members are one of the most essential components of the beverage industry. The drivers average over 600,000 deliveries to over 18,000 Texas accounts annually. Restaurants, bars, and shelves are stocked with various products and brands to provide consumers with abundant beverage choices. "The dedication and hard work of our Service and Fleet Departments are truly appreciated. They are essential to our daily operations, consistently delivering exceptional service with efficiency and professionalism,” said General Sales Manager Wayne Mullanix. He looks forward to celebrating the innumerable contributions this week! Our Fleet Department maintains the functionality and safety of over 2500 pieces of equipment, over 1300 cars and trucks throughout our Beverage Division, and keeps the beverages and us rolling!
While employee appreciation and recognition are imperative to Ben E. Keith's Culture of Care, this annual appreciation week provides an opportunity to go above and beyond to express gratitude. Service Team Leader Mark Muniz remarked, "Our service department always shows up early and always provides the highest level of customer service every day. We welcome the opportunity to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication during this wee!" In addition to the standard waters and rehydration beverages provided daily, each branch will conduct a week of fun activities, prizes, and cookouts. Drivers will get extra help from members of the executive and leadership teams accompanying them on routes throughout the week. Fort Worth Off-Premise Driver Paul Garcia says, "Service Appreciation Week really makes us feel valued and appreciated for the work we do day in and day out."
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ABOUT BEN E. KEITH BEVERAGES
Ben E. Keith Company, established in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company’s Beverage division is the third largest independent beer wholesaler in the country. With fourteen Sales & Distribution Centers the company operates throughout the state of Texas and distributes import beers, craft beers, seltzers, spirits, wine products, and nonalcoholic beverages. For more information, please visit www.benekeith.com. Follow us on Facebook @benekeith and on Instagram @benekeithbevs.