CDL Route Delivery Driver Trainee

Pepsi Bottling Ventures • Salisbury, MD

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About The Position

The CDL Route Delivery Driver Trainee learns all aspects of the Route Delivery Driver role, including safe and efficient operation of a delivery vehicle. The trainee services Bulk, Small Format, On-Premise, and Dollar General accounts along a designated route by delivering, unloading, and merchandising products according to PBV and customer standards, while following company, state, and federal safety and driving regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL required.
• Must pass a DOT physical before the first day of employment.
• Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Must be able to work the hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic financial calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Zero to two years of commercial driving experience with a CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-trip truck inspections according to DOT requirements and promptly report problems to the fleet department.
• Safely drive and maneuver a truck with a gross vehicle weight under or over 26,000 pounds.
• Safely unload product and follow proper check-in procedures.
• Stock shelves, racks, coolers, and displays, ensuring proper product rotation.
• Break down boxes and remove flats, damaged products, and empty cases to ensure proper credit is given.
• Obtain required signatures, store stamps, and invoices to ensure proper settlement at the end of the day.
• Communicate issues to appropriate store personnel and management.
• Follow all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, plus supplemental health plan options including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
• Saving and spending accounts.
• Company-paid telemedicine services.
• Free counseling and information services.
• Wellness program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Legal service plan option.
• Pay advance option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED