CDL Trainee: Route Delivery & Customer Impact

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Legal service plan

Telemedicine services

Wellness program

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures seeks a Trainee-DOT to join our team as a Route Delivery Driver trainee. You will learn all aspects of delivering, unloading, and merchandising products to various accounts along a designated route, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes pre/post-trip inspections, efficient driving, inventory management, and strong customer service to ensure accurate deliveries and positive store relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDL required; Class A preferred.
• Pass a DOT physical prior to first day.
• 1–2 years of commercial driving experience with CDL preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to perform basic financial calculations.
• Excellent organization and time-management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre/post-trip inspections per DOT requirements.
• Drive a truck with GVWR around 26,000+ lbs.
• Unload products and ensure proper check-in procedures.
• Stock shelves, racks, coolers, and displays with proper rotation.
• Break down boxes and remove empty cases for credits.
• Obtain signatures, store stamps, and invoices for end-of-day settlements.
• Communicate issues to store personnel and management.
• Follow DOT and FMCSA regulations; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DOT regulations

Job description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures seeks a Trainee-DOT to join our team as a Route Delivery Driver trainee. You will learn all aspects of delivering, unloading, and merchandising products to various accounts along a designated route, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes pre/post-trip inspections, efficient driving, inventory management, and strong customer service to ensure accurate deliveries and positive store relationships.