Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer - Over the Road) - CDL A Evenings

PepsiCo•Knoxville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position drives a tractor/trailer truck to make long-distance pick-ups and deliveries of predominantly finished products or materials/supplies. The driver will check and/or assist in the loading/unloading of the trailer and obtain proper authorization for all deliveries/pick-ups. The driver will inspect the vehicle for proper and safe operating conditions before and after each trip, maintain a DOT driver's log, and adhere to all DOT regulations. This position requires multiple nights away, sleeping in sleeper cabs, and may require driving in adverse weather conditions. The role involves working with tractor/trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, and sitting for extended periods. It also requires lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds if they fall within the trailer.

Requirements

21 years or older
Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
Valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status
At least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours
Follow DOT Regulations

Nice To Haves

Operating trucks requiring a Valid U.S. CDL Class A license (e.g., driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight spaces, dropping and hooking, operating landing gear, backing into docks and confined spaces, etc.)
Hauling consumer products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads, hauling different weights on different trip segments, etc.)
Operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
Valid Class A CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (with HazMat/Double and Tanker endorsements)