Regional Class A CDL Driver

Descriptions & requirements Job Description The best jobs in the trucking industry are at Frito-Lay. We are proud to offer you a great starting salary which quickly ramps up for top performers. Your component pay includes stops, unscheduled layovers, delay, dispatch, drop and hook, vacation, and so forth. We also offer unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement savings benefits including 401(k) with company contribution, vacation days and much more. If you would like to talk to a recruiter, you can submit an interest card using the following link: http://www. driveforfritolay. com, just make sure you meet the *minimum requirements*: * You possess a valid Class "A" commercial driver's license * You have at least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours * You will be required to work on weekends and holidays * You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation * You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation * You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation * You have the ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to five hours daily, with or without a reasonable accommodation * You have the ability to work up to 14 hours a day and drive a tractor trailer for extended periods of time, up to 11 hours per day, with or without a reasonable accommodation * You will be placed at bottom of bid board * you will be required to work assigned trips/loads by dispatch/leadership in accordance to Hours of Service availability as there is no set work schedule * You will be required to perform an in person “Road Test” in Dallas with certified Dallas trainer as part of interview process. Road Test will be performed utilizing Frito-Lay tractor (single/tandem) and trailer (up to 59’). Failed Road Test will not be considered for hire * You are able to comply with all FMCSA and Frito-Lay safety policies related to In-Cab cameras You will bid on routes using a seniority-based electronic bid board which keeps things fair for everyone. Start times vary by route and scheduled dispatch. We asked current Frito-Lay drivers what frequent tasks you should expect when you come aboard, and here is what they had to say: * You will safely operate a tractor/trailer (usually an automatic Volvo, international or freight liner; diesel/natural gas) and transport products to and from specified destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. * *This* *is* *a* *physical* *job.* We load and unload trailers -- this can be manual, it could involve palletized loading/unloading, or require the use of a two-wheeler. You will also be lifting things over your head. * You will transport chips, dips, and more to and from large grocery stores, Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities, rural storage units, and other traffic centers. * You will obtain signature of receipt, pick up returns and complete logs and other paperwork related to deliveries, and review invoices and/or manifests. * You will use an electronic logging device such as a tablet or an onboard (dash) computer. * We have regular contact with our customers, sales drivers, and dispatch, so you can expect talk to people at various points throughout the day or night. * Like the rest of our drivers, you will be responsible for pre- and post-trip truck inspections. * Your work hours may be up to the legal limits allowed by the FMCSA and require overnight trips as well as weekend and/or holiday work. * We run routes 24/7 and DOT hours vary slightly by location. This position requires a lot of walking and lifting over your head, but we believe the rewards are worth it, and our drivers agree. Given our large salaries and phenomenal benefits, you might wonder what will give you an edge when you apply. Here's an idea of* what **Frito-Lay drivers expect of one another*: * *Safety* *Focused:* your mind is focused on safety when you operate vehicles by practicing defensive driving. We have a strong reputation as transportation professionals on the road. * *Coachable* *and* *Communicative:* you can take feedback and adjust how you do things in the spirit of cooperation, safety, and efficiency. Communication is a two-way street. Did you encounter a safety hazard? Were their issues with your delivery? Your honest feedback is valued here. * *Flexibility:* the schedule you work won't be set, but instead it will vary day to day. Everyone at Frito-Lay works weekends and holidays. * *Self-Motivated:* our drivers are known across the company as hard workers, showing up and working until the job is done * *Attention to Detail*: a sharp eye is necessary because you will review weight limits on manifests, you will count cases to make sure orders are corrects, as well as using visual aids *Our application takes 10-15 minutes to finish on any device.* *Our mission is to get you in for an interview instead of jumping through hoops. Just keep an eye on your e-mail, and we will take care of the rest.* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.