Transportation Associate Coordinator

We are PepsiCo. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a large group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the World’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch & Operational Planning
  • Answer incoming calls in a professional and pleasant manner.
  • Tender and assign loads based on driver bids, seniority, and operational needs; award OTR Assignment Dispatch Boards.
  • Maintain the Dispatch Tracker (timeliness, on-time delivery, PM scheduling, run changes, etc.).
  • Verify Drivers’ DOT Hours of Service (HOS) daily to ensure compliant run assignments.
  • Adjust delivery sequences in the Dispatch Planning System to support service needs.
  • Resolve dispatch issues related to order changes, ship-date delays, driver availability, or equipment readiness.
  • Coordinate Vend deliveries with customers.
• Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Oversight
  • Participate in weekly regional Safety meetings on DOT and FMCSA regulatory topics.
  • Conduct yearly compliance audits for federal, state, and company transportation requirements.
  • Perform periodic reporting on HOS violations, exemptions, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspections, UDEs (Unidentified Driving Events), and log edits/verification.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant Driver Qualification (DQ) files.
  • Coordinate random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and LOA drug and alcohol testing.
  • Partner with outside vendors to ensure equipment readiness, annual DOT inspections, and maintenance compliance.
  • Retain required driver and transportation records in accordance with Frito-Lay guidelines.
• Reporting, KPIs & Administration
  • Perform general administrative support (reports, copying, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.).
  • Prepare and communicate KPI reporting related to speeding, MPG, idle time, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspections, and policy violations.
  • Evaluate driver logs and process driver payroll accurately.
  • Make value-added decisions to support world-class service for Sales and internal partners.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years in the logistics industry required.
• Ability to interpret and communicate DOT HOS regulations (8/70 rule, 11-hour rule, 14-hour rule) required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Microsoft Office Suite user level required.
• 2+ years leadership experience desired.
• 2+ years Payroll desired.
• SAP or similar desired.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $39,500 - $63,100. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan