Transport Driver - Tractor Trailer - Over the Road - Beverages

PepsiCo•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Drive a tractor-trailer to deliver PepsiCo brands, including Pepsi, Gatorade, and Aquafina, safely, reliably, and on time. The role involves long-distance pickups and deliveries of finished products and materials or supplies. Drivers check or assist with loading and unloading the trailer and ensure products are handled safely. The schedule and start and end times vary based on business needs. The position includes multiple nights away from home, sleeping in sleeper cabs, and may involve driving in adverse weather. 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 handling product.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Hold a valid CDL Class A license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status. The posting specifies that California locations other than Stockton may also accept Non-Excepted Intrastate Status; Stockton requires Non-Excepted Interstate Status.
Communicate effectively in English.
Be able to work multiple nights away from home, sleeping in sleeper cabs.
Be able to drive in adverse weather conditions as the position may require.
Be able to work tractor-trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, and sitting for extended periods, with or without accommodation.
Be able to lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Follow DOT regulations.

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.
Maintain a DOT driver log and comply with DOT regulations, including safe operation in varying conditions.