Regional Class A CDL Driver

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the trucking sector is looking for dedicated drivers to join their team. This role offers a competitive starting salary with rapid increases for top performers, alongside a generous sign-on bonus. Drivers will operate state-of-the-art vehicles, ensuring safe transport of products to various destinations. With a focus on safety, communication, and flexibility, this position promises a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including health care, retirement savings, and paid time off. If you're a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Ten Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• At least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor/trailer and transport products.
• Load and unload trailers, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Defensive Driving

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Tools

Electronic Logging Device

Job description

Work Schedule:

5 days per week, 12-14 hours daily. About 75% of runs are home daily, 25% include layover.

***$6000 Sign-On Bonus (based on performance and eligibility)***

The best jobs in the trucking industry are at Frito-Lay. We are proud to offer you a great starting salary which quickly ramps up for top performers. Your component pay includes stops, unscheduled layovers, delay, dispatch, drop and hook, vacation, and so forth.

If you would like to talk to a recruiter, you can submit an interest card using the following link: http://www.driveforfritolay.com, just make sure you meet the minimum requirements:

• You possess a valid Class "A" commercial driver's license
• You have at least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours
• You will be required to work on weekends and holidays
• You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You have the ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to five hours daily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You have the 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

You will bid on routes using a seniority-based electronic bid board which keeps things fair for everyone. Block bids offer consistent schedule and dispatch window. Start times vary by route and scheduled dispatch.

We asked current Frito-Lay drivers what frequent tasks you should expect when you come aboard, and here is what they had to say:

• You will safely operate a tractor/trailer (automatic transmission day cabs; mix of diesel & compressed natural gas tractors, and super single biodiesel tractors) and transport products to and from specified destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• This is a physical job. We load and unload trailers -- this can be manual, it could involve palletized loading/unloading, or require the use of a two-wheeler. You will also be lifting things over your head.
• You will transport chips, dips, and more to and from large grocery stores, Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities, rural storage units, and other traffic centers.
• You will obtain signature of receipt, pick up returns and complete logs and other paperwork related to deliveries, and review invoices and/or manifests.
• You will use an electronic logging device such as a tablet or an onboard (dash) computer.
• We have regular contact with our customers, sales drivers, and dispatch, so you can expect to talk to people at various points throughout the day or night.
• Like the rest of our drivers, you will be responsible for pre- and post-trip truck inspections.
• Your work hours may be up to the legal limits allowed by the FMCSA and require overnight trips as well as weekend and/or holiday work.
• We run routes 24/7 and DOT hours vary slightly by location.

This position requires a lot of walking and lifting over your head, but we believe the rewards are worth it, and our drivers agree.

Given our large salaries and phenomenal benefits, you might wonder what will give you an edge when you apply. Here's an idea of what Frito-Lay drivers expect of one another:

• Safety Focused: your mind is focused on safety when you operate vehicles by practicing defensive driving. We have a strong reputation as transportation professionals on the road.
• Coachable and Communicative: you can take feedback and adjust how you do things in the spirit of cooperation, safety, and efficiency. Communication is a two-way street. Did you encounter a safety hazard? Were their issues with your delivery? Your honest feedback is valued here.
• Flexibility: the schedule you work won't be set, but instead it will vary day to day. Everyone at Frito-Lay works weekends and holidays.
• Self-Motivated: our drivers are known across the company as hard workers, showing up and working until the job is done
• Attention to Detail: a sharp eye is necessary because you will review weight limits on manifests, you will count cases to make sure orders are corrects, as well as using visual aids

As a full-time team member, you are eligible to receive full company benefits. Here is a breakdown of what we offer:

• Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings benefits such as 401(k) with Company match, company-funded retirement benefits, pension plans, and stock purchase programs
• Vacation time, including two weeks after one year of continuous, full-time employment and eligibility for up to one week during the first year
• Ten paid holidays
• Paid sick leave that adheres to Maryland law

All benefits are subject to eligibility terms and can vary based on length of employment, collective bargaining agreement and job status such as part-time or seasonal, as applicable.

Our application takes 10-15 minutes to finish on any device. Our mission is to get you in for an interview instead of jumping through hoops. Just keep an eye on your e-mail, and we will take care of the rest.

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

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