About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives our North American beverage business, ensuring our products reach consumers through efficient supply chains and exceptional service. As a Local Delivery Driver in Columbia, Tennessee, you'll be a vital part of this dynamic network, connecting our brands directly to local stores.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Columbia, TN, offers a rewarding full-time opportunity for skilled drivers ready to hit the road. Earning $29.55 per hour (approximately $61,464 annually), you'll deliver PepsiCo products to convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets, and drug stores on established routes or dynamic dispatch, averaging 15-20 stops per day. This labor-intensive role involves unloading cases (20-45 lbs each), stocking shelves, building displays, and building strong relationships with store management. Operate Class A vehicles safely while adhering to DOT regulations, all while enjoying the satisfaction of keeping store shelves stocked with your favorite PepsiCo brands.

Daily Impact

Each day brings variety: from maneuvering trucks in tight spaces to creating eye-catching displays that boost sales. Peak seasons may extend hours, but the role provides reliable, predictable work with frequent customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver, your core duties ensure seamless product distribution and merchandising excellence:

• Deliver products to multiple stores daily, executing promotions and servicing all scheduled accounts by shift end.
• Drive CDL A trucks proficiently, including forward/backward driving and tight-space maneuvering.
• Merchandise accounts to local standards: rotate stock, fill shelves, build displays, clean shelves, remove out-of-date products, and refill out-of-stocks.
• Operate equipment like pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns to move high volumes of cases efficiently.
• Generate invoices, perform daily cash/charge settlements, and maintain scan-in/scan-out procedures.
• Establish positive relationships with store contacts through communication, rapport-building, and attentiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet these essential criteria:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in certain CA locations, but TN follows standard interstate requirements).
• Pass required drug test, physical capabilities test, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Demonstrate safe driving history and comply with all DOT regulations.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks, direct-to-store delivery, merchandising, handheld computers, warehouse work, and equipment handling. Post-offer, a background check, criminal history review (per fair chance laws), education/employment verification, and driving record review are required for safety.

Physical Demands

This role is physically demanding: lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, pushing/pulling loads, reaching, squatting, bending, and working in varied weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits:

• $29.55 hourly pay with potential for overtime during peak seasons.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and vacation accrual.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development and training programs.

These perks support your well-being and financial security while you drive our success.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future. Start as a Local Delivery Driver and advance to roles like Route Sales Driver, Fleet Supervisor, or Distribution Manager. Our structured training, mentorship, and performance-based promotions create clear paths in supply chain, operations, and sales. Many leaders began in driver roles, gaining hands-on experience that propels careers forward.

Training & Development

Receive top-tier CDL training, safety certifications, merchandising workshops, and leadership courses to build skills and confidence.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Columbia, TN, for more than a job—it's a career with purpose. Be part of a company committed to sustainability, diversity, and community impact. Enjoy stable employment, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment. With regular routes and reliable attendance expectations, you'll thrive in a role that rewards hard work and reliability. PepsiCo offers equal opportunity employment, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or other protected characteristics.

Role FAQs

Q: What CDL is required?
A: Valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status.

Q: Is experience necessary?
A: CDL experience is helpful but not mandatory; training provided.

Q: What are the work hours?
A: Full-time, typically daytime shifts; longer during peaks.

Q: Are benefits immediate?
A: Eligible after meeting company criteria.

Q: How many stops per day?
A: Average 15-20 stores.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply today for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role at PepsiCo in Columbia, TN.