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 hundreds of thousands of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers local communities through efficient distribution networks. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) in Pikeville, Kentucky, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic supply chain, ensuring stores stay stocked with refreshing beverages.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position at PepsiCo in Pikeville, KY, is a full-time opportunity for skilled drivers to fill in for regular routes due to vacations, illnesses, or other absences. This role involves dynamic dispatching across convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores in varying weather conditions. Drivers unload cases weighing 20-45 pounds, stock shelves, build displays, and handle merchandising to keep products front and center. With a disclosed pay rate of $23.90 per hour, this labor-intensive position offers hands-on experience in logistics and customer interaction, ideal for CDL holders seeking stability in the food and beverage industry.

Daily Impact in Pikeville

In Pikeville, Kentucky, this relief driver role supports local retailers by maintaining product availability and visual appeal. Expect route variability, frequent store management interactions, and adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for safe operations.

Key Responsibilities

PepsiCo delivery drivers are the backbone of our last-mile delivery success. Core duties include:

• Delivering products safely to all scheduled customers by shift end, navigating established or contingency routes via dynamic dispatch.
• Executing promotions, rotating stock, and merchandising to local standards, including shelf stocking, cooler organization, and display building.
• Unloading vehicles, pushing/pulling cases repeatedly, and setting up pricing signs, banners, and vending equipment.
• Generating invoices, settling daily cash and charges accurately.
• Maintaining regular, reliable attendance and fostering positive relationships with store contacts.

Physical and Operational Demands

This role requires reaching, squatting, bending, and lifting throughout shifts, ensuring stores are fully serviced across diverse conditions.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this PepsiCo driver position, candidates must meet strict standards for safety and performance:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A license or permit with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in certain CA locations, but KY follows standard interstate requirements).
• Pass required drug tests, physical capabilities tests, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Demonstrate effective English communication skills.
• Helpful experience: Operating CDL trucks (forward/backward driving, tight maneuvers), merchandising products, and using equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks.

Post-offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, motor vehicle history reviews, and drug screenings per Fair Credit Reporting Act and local fair chance ordinances. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable laws, including those in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation and support:

• $23.90 hourly pay, equating to approximately $49,712 annually based on standard hours, with potential for more via our estimated range.
• Full-time employment with predictable scheduling for relief routes.
• Equal opportunity hiring without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to EEO resources and fair chance policies promoting inclusivity.
• Opportunities for overtime and route familiarity leading to permanent assignments.

Work-Life Integration

While labor-intensive, the role offers local driving without overnights, supporting work-life balance in Pikeville.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in driver development through training programs, leadership pathways, and internal mobility. Start as a relief driver and advance to dedicated routes, supervisor roles, or fleet management. Our supply chain network provides endless opportunities for CDL professionals to grow within a global powerhouse. Many drivers transition to long-term careers, benefiting from PepsiCo's commitment to employee success.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a brand that quenches thirsts nationwide. In Pikeville, KY, you'll contribute to community vitality while enjoying premium pay, safety-focused culture, and inclusive policies. PepsiCo's track record as an Equal Opportunity Employer ensures a welcoming environment for all, including protected veterans and those with disabilities. Watch our Driver Job Preview Video to see the role in action and apply today to drive your career forward.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required?
A: CDL A license is mandatory; merchandising and equipment operation experience is helpful but trainable.

Q: What about background checks?
A: Yes, including criminal history review per fair chance laws—qualified applicants are considered.

Q: Is this full-time?
A: Yes, with regular, reliable attendance expected.

Q: What's the pay?
A: $23.90/hour, with our estimate providing upside potential.

Q: Any relocation?
A: Local role in Pikeville, KY—no relocation offered.

Ready to deliver excellence? Apply now for PepsiCo's Local Delivery Driver role.