About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 people globally and is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer delight. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's beverage business, ensuring products reach stores efficiently through a robust supply chain. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A in Reno, Nevada, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic network, bringing refreshment to communities across the region.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A position at PepsiCo in Reno, NV, is a full-time, hands-on role perfect for reliable professionals with commercial driving experience. Earning $33.50 per hour (approximately $69,680 annually), you'll deliver PepsiCo products to convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores on established routes or dynamic dispatch, averaging 15-20 stops per day. This labor-intensive job involves driving CDL trucks, unloading cases (20-45 pounds each), merchandising shelves, building displays, and interacting with store management. Expect varied weather conditions, physical demands like lifting, bending, and pushing pallet jacks, and occasional extended hours during peak seasons like summer.

Daily Impact

Your work ensures products are fresh, attractively displayed, and available to customers, directly contributing to PepsiCo's market leadership in Reno and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Delivery Driver, your primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products to multiple stores daily, executing promotions, and servicing all scheduled customers by shift end.
• Operating CDL A trucks for safe driving, including forward/backward maneuvers and tight spaces.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards: filling shelves, rotating products, building displays, cleaning, and removing out-of-date items.
• Moving products using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and breakdowns from truck to store.
• Generating invoices, settling cash/charges, and complying with scan-in/out procedures and DOT regulations.
• Fostering positive relationships with store contacts through communication and attentiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this role, candidates must meet these basic requirements:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A with Non-Excepted Interstate Status.
• Pass DOT physical, road test, drug screening, physical capabilities test, and background check (including motor vehicle history).
• Demonstrate regular, reliable attendance and follow DOT regulations.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks, direct-to-store delivery, merchandising, handheld computers, warehouse work, and equipment like pallet jacks. This field-based role involves customer and public interaction, so safety is paramount. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered per fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for full-time Delivery Drivers:

• $33.50/hour base pay with potential for overtime during peaks.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products.
• Professional development and training programs.

These perks support your well-being and long-term financial security while working in a supportive team environment.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from driver to supervisor, fleet manager, or sales roles. With internal training, leadership programs, and tuition reimbursement, you can advance your career. Many drivers progress to bulk delivery, routing, or operations management, leveraging skills in logistics and customer service. Reno's growing market provides ample opportunities within PBNA.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Reno for a stable, rewarding career with a global leader. Enjoy predictable full-time days, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of visible impact on local stores. PepsiCo values diversity, inclusion, and safety, providing a premium work environment with cutting-edge tools like handheld devices for efficiency. Be part of a company driving positive change through sustainability initiatives, like reducing plastic waste and supporting communities. With a strong emphasis on employee success, this role offers job security and growth in Nevada's vibrant logistics hub.

Role FAQs

Do I need prior delivery experience?

Helpful but not required; CDL experience and physical fitness are key.

What does a typical day look like?

Start with loading, drive routes (15-20 stops), deliver/merchandise, and end with settlement.

Are there overtime opportunities?

Yes, especially in peak seasons, with premium pay.

Is training provided?

Comprehensive paid training on equipment, safety, and procedures.

How physical is the job?

Very; involves repeated lifting of 20-45 lb cases, bending, and pushing in all weather.

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply now for the Local Delivery Driver - CDL A role at PepsiCo in Reno, Nevada.