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

Pepsico•Johnstown, PA

7h•$24

About The Position

This position involves driving a tractor/trailer truck for long-distance pick-ups and deliveries of finished products or materials/supplies. The driver is responsible for checking and/or assisting in the loading/unloading of the trailer, obtaining proper authorization for all deliveries/pick-ups, and inspecting the vehicle for safe operating conditions before and after each trip. The role requires maintaining a DOT driver's log and adhering to all DOT regulations. Drivers will spend multiple nights away, sleeping in sleeper cabs, and may be required to drive in adverse weather conditions. Physical demands include working with tractor/trailer components, bending, cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, sitting for extended periods, and lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds if they fall in the trailer. A CDL license is required.

Requirements

21 years or older
Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
Valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status
Valid Class A CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (with HazMat/Double and Tanker endorsements)
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.)