Transport Driver - Tractor Trailer - Beverages

PepsiCo•Cranston, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Driver operates a tractor-trailer to deliver finished products and materials or supplies, including brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina. The role involves long-distance pickups and deliveries, safe handling of products, and compliance with transportation and safety requirements. The position is based in Cranston, Rhode Island, with a flexible five-day schedule from Monday through Saturday. Start times range from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and shifts end when work is completed. Overnight stays may be required. On-the-job training includes hands-on and classroom instruction. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with much of the day spent on the go and moving product.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid CDL Class A license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status; follow DOT regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability, with or without accommodation, to work tractor-trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, and sitting for extended periods.
Ability, with or without accommodation, to lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer to make long-distance pickups and deliveries of finished products and materials or supplies.
Check or assist with loading and unloading the trailer, ensuring products are handled safely.
Obtain proper authorization for all deliveries and pickups and maintain required transport documentation.
Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip to ensure it is in proper and safe operating condition.
Maintain a DOT driver log and follow DOT regulations.
Ensure the safety and compliance of each load, including driving in adverse weather and staying overnight when required.