OTR Driver - Foods

PepsiCo; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is hiring a driver to safely operate tractor-trailers, delivering chips and snacks to local stores and facilities. You will load/unload, manage paperwork, and ensure on-time deliveries in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, 100,000 accident-free miles or more, and willingness to work weekends/holidays. Shift lengths vary, with long driving hours and physical demands throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a valid Class A CDL.
• Accident-free miles: 100,000 verifiable or more.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends.
• Able to lift 15–50 pounds with/without assistance.
• Ability to sit up to five hours daily.
• Able to drive up to 11 hours per day.
• Stand and walk for extended periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products per FMCSA regulations.
• Load/unload trailers; use palletized loading equipment; overhead lifting.
• Deliver to large grocery stores, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers.
• Obtain signatures, complete logs, and review invoices/manifests.
• Use electronic logging device and perform pre/post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with customers and dispatch throughout shifts.

Skills

Accident-free miles

Holiday/weekend availability

Lift 15–50 lbs

Stand/walk for long periods

Sit up to 5 hours daily

Drive up to 11 hours daily

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $22.86 (071.75 cent per mile) meal pay, equipment pay, drop and hook pay Hourly

• Location: Lynchburg, VA

• Work Days: Variable schedule up to 70 hours in an 8 day cycle

• Start Time: Start time varies based on business needs

• End Time: End time varies based on business needs

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.