About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and many more beloved brands. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering joy through innovative products and sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers local communities by ensuring stores are stocked with refreshing beverages. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A in Knoxville, Tennessee, you'll play a vital role in this supply chain, bringing PepsiCo products to convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets, and drug stores across the region.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Knoxville is a dynamic, hands-on role designed for reliable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. This relief driver position fills in for regular drivers during vacations, illnesses, or other absences, with routes changing daily based on need. You'll drive a CDL A vehicle through varying weather conditions, unload cases weighing 20-45 pounds, and merchandise products to ensure eye-catching displays. Expect labor-intensive work involving lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, squatting, and bending. With a disclosed pay rate of $30.45 per hour—equating to approximately $63,336 annually—this role offers stability and the chance to build relationships with store managers while adhering to DOT regulations.

Daily Impact in Knoxville

In Knoxville, Tennessee, you'll service a diverse mix of retail accounts, from bustling convenience stores to neighborhood supermarkets, ensuring products are fresh, rotated, and promoted effectively. This role demands regular, reliable attendance and fosters positive interactions with store contacts, making it ideal for those who enjoy variety and direct customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver - CDL A, your core duties include:

• Delivering products safely and executing all promotions on time.
• Service all scheduled customers by the end of each shift, regardless of route changes.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards, including stocking shelves, building small displays, and setting up pricing signs and banners.
• Generating invoices, handling daily settlements of cash and charges.
• Maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and establishing strong working relationships with account contacts.

These responsibilities ensure stores are always ready to delight customers with PepsiCo's premium products.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this Local Delivery Driver role at PepsiCo in Knoxville, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A license or valid CDL Permit with Non-Excepted Interstate Status.
• Pass required drug tests, physical capabilities tests, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Communicate effectively in English.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising (shelf stocking, display building, product rotation), and equipment handling (pallet jacks, hand trucks). PepsiCo is committed to fair hiring practices, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Chance Ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and robust benefits:

• $30.45 hourly pay, with potential for overtime and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products and tuition reimbursement for further education.

These perks support your well-being and financial security while working in Knoxville.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future. Starting as a Local Delivery Driver opens doors to senior driver roles, fleet supervision, dispatch management, or even operations leadership. With internal training programs, leadership development, and a promote-from-within culture, many PepsiCo drivers advance quickly. In Knoxville, you'll gain exposure to dynamic routing and merchandising, building transferable skills for broader supply chain careers.

Training & Development

New hires receive hands-on training on safe driving, merchandising best practices, and PepsiCo systems, ensuring you're set for success from day one.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Knoxville for more than a job—it's a career with a global leader committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo celebrates female, minority, disability, protected veteran, sexual orientation, and gender identity talent. Enjoy stable routes, competitive pay, and the pride of powering local stores. With a supportive team and state-of-the-art vehicles, you'll thrive in a role that values reliability and hustle. PepsiCo's EEO policies ensure fair treatment—download EEO is the Law documents for details.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required?
A: CDL A is required; merchandising and equipment experience is helpful but not mandatory—training provided.

Q: What about physical demands?
A: Involves repeated lifting of 20-45 lb cases, plus bending and reaching. Must pass physical tests.

Q: Are routes fixed?
A: No, they vary daily as a relief driver, adding excitement and variety.

Q: What's the pay and schedule?
A: $30.45/hour; full-time with shift work based on needs.

Q: Does PepsiCo hire with criminal backgrounds?
A: Yes, qualified applicants considered per Fair Chance laws.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role at PepsiCo in Knoxville today and become part of a winning team.