Trainee DOT

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

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please login to Workday to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.Job DescriptionPepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Trainee-DOT to join our team.Who We AreWe are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.What We DoWe make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.What Makes Us UniqueWe bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.What We Look for in Team MembersWe value integrity, teamwork, accountability, adaptability, and communication in all we do and expect from all team members. We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.Trainee-DOT Role OverviewThe Trainee DOT is primarily responsible for learning all aspects of a Route Delivery Driver role, including the safe and efficient operation of the delivery vehicle. The Trainee DOT will service accounts (Bulk, Small Format, On-Premise, and Dollar General) along a designated route efficiently and effectively by delivering, unloading, and merchandising products in customer accounts according to PBV and customer standards, adhering to all company, state, and federal safety and driving regulations.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesConducts pre/post-trip inspection on truck according to DOT requirements and promptly reports problems to the fleet department.Safely drives and maneuvers a truck having a gross vehicle weight of under or over 26,000 pounds.Safely unloads product, ensuring proper check-in procedures.Stocks shelves, racks, coolers, and displays, ensuring proper rotation.Breaks down boxes and removes flats, damages, and empty cases to ensure proper credit is given.Obtains required signatures, store stamps, and invoices to ensure proper settlement at the end of the day.Communicates issues to appropriate store personnel and management.Follows all DOT and FMCSA regulations.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Zero (0) to two (2) years of commercial driving experience with a CDL is preferred.Class A CDL required.Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to first day of employment.Must be able to obtain a CDL permit within 45 business days if CDL is not currently held.Positive attitude and must be detail oriented.Perform basic financial calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Strong focus on customer satisfaction.Good verbal and written communication skills.Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.Excellent customer service skills.Must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.Compensation and BenefitsAs part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave401(k) with a company matchMedical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalizationSaving and spending accountsCompany-paid telemedicine servicesFree counseling and information servicesWellness programCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid disability coverageAdoption assistanceEducation assistanceLegal service plan optionPay advance optionUnfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]