Trainee CDL Route Driver - Delivery & Merchandising

Suntory; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Telemedicine services

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Trainee-DOT to join our team in a route delivery driver role. The trainee will learn all aspects of the delivery process, service accounts, and merchandise products while adhering to safety and driving regulations.

The position emphasizes safe driving, accurate check-in procedures, and strong customer service as part of a growing beverage portfolio across multiple states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of commercial driving experience with a CDL preferred.
• Class A CDL required.
• Pass a DOT physical before first day of employment.
• Obtain CDL permit within 45 business days if CDL not held.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre/post-trip inspection on truck per DOT requirements.
• Safely drives a truck with CDL and handles vehicle weight requirements.
• Unloads product and ensures proper check-in procedures.
• Stocks shelves, racks, coolers, and displays with proper rotation.
• Breaks down boxes and removes damaged/extra cases for credits.
• Collects required signatures, store stamps, and invoices for end-of-day settlement.
• Communicates issues to store personnel and management.
• Follows DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

CDL

Job description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Trainee-DOT to join our team in a route delivery driver role. The trainee will learn all aspects of the delivery process, service accounts, and merchandise products while adhering to safety and driving regulations.

The position emphasizes safe driving, accurate check-in procedures, and strong customer service as part of a growing beverage portfolio across multiple states.