Delivery Driver Trainee DOT

Charlotte Bottling • Harrisburg, NC

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL required.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical before the first day of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL permit within 45 business days if a CDL is not currently held.
• 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.
• Must meet PBV driving qualifications.
• Must be able to work the hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

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 delivery trucks with a gross vehicle weight under or over 26,000 pounds.
• Safely unload products 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 for end-of-day settlement.
• 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 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