OTR Driver

PepsiCo; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a professional driver in Topeka, KS to safely operate tractor/trailers and deliver popular brands to local stores. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, a history of accident-free driving, and physical stamina for loading, unloading, and long hours on the road.

Expect on-the-job training and a fast-paced, high-energy environment with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for full-time team members. Apply to join a nationwide leader in beverages and snacks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with valid Class A CDL.
• 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or 2,500 accident-free hours.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends.
• Ability to lift 15–50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and sit up to five hours daily.
• Able to operate a tractor-trailer up to 11 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
• Load and unload trailers with manual or palletized methods.
• Transport chips, dips, and more to large grocery stores and facilities.
• Obtain signatures, complete logs, and review invoices/manifests.
• Use an electronic logging device and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with customers, sales drivers, and dispatch throughout the day or night.

Skills

CDL Class A

Accident-free miles

Holiday/weekend availability

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 15–50 pounds

Tools

ELD device

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $40.00 per hour
• Location: 4236 SW Kirklawn Ave, Topeka, KS, 66609-1257
• Schedule: Varies based on volume, approx 48-52 hours/week, varies - 12-14 DOT hours

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Possess a valid Class “A” commercial driver’s license
• Have at least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours
• Willing to work holidays and weekends
• Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to five hours daily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work up to 14 hours a day and drive a tractor trailer for extended periods of time, up to 11 hours per day, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Safely deliver beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos to local stores and keep shelves stocked for your community.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products to and from specified destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Load and unload trailers, which may include manual loading, palletized loading/unloading, use of a two-wheeler, and lifting product overhead
• Transport chips, dips, and more to large grocery stores, Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities, rural storage units, and other traffic centers
• Obtain signatures of receipt, pick up returns, complete logs and paperwork related to deliveries, and review invoices and/or manifests
• Use an electronic logging device, such as a tablet or onboard computer, and complete pre- and post-trip truck inspections
• Communicate with customers, sales drivers, and dispatch throughout the day or night

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.