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 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's success in the beverage sector, ensuring products reach consumers through efficient supply chains and exceptional delivery services. As a Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) in Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic operation, connecting PepsiCo's innovative products with local retailers.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position at PepsiCo in Sagamore Beach, MA, offers a rewarding opportunity for experienced CDL holders seeking stable, hands-on work. This full-time role pays $33.60 to $36.60 per hour, translating to an annual range with upside potential, and features a flexible schedule of four 10-hour days per week with no Sundays. You'll be home every night, filling in for regular drivers on vacation or leave, with routes varying daily across convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores. Expect labor-intensive duties in varied weather, including driving, unloading, stocking, and merchandising products. This role demands physical stamina, safety focus, and customer interaction skills, making it ideal for reliable professionals passionate about logistics and retail service.

Key Responsibilities

In this position, your primary accountabilities ensure seamless product delivery and store readiness. You'll deliver products to established or dynamic routes, unload cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly, and stock shelves, displays, coolers, and vending equipment. Building small displays, setting up promotional materials like pricing signs and banners, and rotating stock to maintain freshness are core tasks. You'll generate invoices, handle daily cash and charge settlements, and interact frequently with store management to build positive relationships. Adhering to DOT regulations, servicing all customers by shift end, and maintaining regular attendance are non-negotiable. This role requires maneuvering trucks in tight spaces, operating equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks, and executing promotions flawlessly.

Daily Operations

Each day starts with loading your delivery vehicle and following dynamic dispatch or contingency routes. You'll navigate diverse weather conditions safely, unload efficiently, and merchandise to local standards, eliminating out-of-stocks and outdated products. Frequent store visits demand squatting, bending, reaching, and pushing/pulling cases throughout your 10-hour shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

To qualify for this PepsiCo Local Delivery Driver role, candidates must be 21 years or older with a valid U.S. CDL A license or permit, including Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply in certain CA locations, but MA follows standard interstate requirements). Passing a DOT physical, road test, drug screening, and physical capabilities test is mandatory. Effective English communication is essential for customer interactions and documentation. Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks for forward/backward driving and tight maneuvers, merchandising products by filling shelves and building displays, and using equipment like pallet jacks. Post-offer, a background check, motor vehicle history review, and verification of education/employment will occur. PepsiCo is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its drivers with competitive compensation starting at $33.60/hour, offering real earning potential up to $36.60/hour based on performance. Enjoy a predictable schedule: four 10-hour days weekly, no Sundays, and home nightly for excellent work-life balance. As a full-time employee, you'll access PepsiCo's comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee discounts on products. Safety training, ongoing support, and equal opportunity policies ensure a supportive environment. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from delivery driver to fleet supervisor, route sales representative, or logistics management roles. Internal training programs, leadership opportunities, and tuition reimbursement support long-term advancement. Many drivers progress within PBNA, leveraging hands-on experience into broader supply chain careers. With PepsiCo's global footprint, top performers gain exposure to innovative projects in sustainability and digital dispatching.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Local Delivery Driver means becoming part of a legacy brand that prioritizes safety, innovation, and community. In Sagamore Beach, MA, you'll contribute to local economies by stocking beloved products in neighborhood stores. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring creates an inclusive workplace. Experience the pride of reliable delivery, the satisfaction of pristine merchandising, and the stability of a premium employer. No other beverage giant matches PepsiCo's scale, benefits, and growth potential for CDL drivers.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

CDL A license and safe driving history are required; merchandising or equipment operation experience is helpful but trainable.

What is the schedule like?

Four 10-hour days per week, no Sundays, routes vary daily as a relief driver, home nightly.

Are there physical demands?

Yes, lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, bending, squatting, and pushing/pulling in all weather.

What tests are needed?

DOT physical, road test, drug screen, and physical capabilities test.

Does PepsiCo hire with criminal records?

Yes, qualified applicants are considered per fair chance laws and FCRA.

This role offers immediate impact and lasting rewards—apply today to drive with PepsiCo!