Delivery Driver Trainee DOT

Pepsi Bottling Ventures • Goldsboro, NC

8h

About The Position

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Trainee DOT to learn all aspects of a Route Delivery Driver role, including safe and efficient operation of a delivery vehicle. The trainee services accounts—including Bulk, Small Format, On-Premise, and Dollar General—along a designated route. Duties include delivering, unloading, and merchandising products in customer accounts according to company and customer standards while complying with company, state, and federal safety and driving regulations.

Pepsi Bottling Ventures makes, sells, and distributes PepsiCo and other beverages across five states and develops and distributes its own beverage products. The company is jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo and values integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Class A CDL, and the ability to pass a DOT physical before the first day of employment. Applicants who do not currently hold a CDL must be able to obtain a CDL permit within 45 business days. Commercial driving experience with a CDL of zero to two years is preferred. The trainee must be able to work the hours necessary to complete assigned tasks and meet PBV driving qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL required.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical before the first day of employment.
• If not currently holding a CDL, must be able to obtain a CDL permit within 45 business days.
• 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 trucks 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 items, 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
• 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