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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$46,870 / year median in Illinois
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Quality Custom Distribution is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Franklin Park, IL Earn Up to $40.70 per Hour
• | Home Daily | Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits Package | 401(k) Why Drive with QCD?
Starting pay:
$38.70 per hour on weekdays Earn up to $40.70 per hour
• on weekends 5th & 6th day hourly premium Home daily Weekly pay Health, dental, and vision coverage after just 30 days 401(k) Paid holidays, vacation and more Company-provided uniforms and work shoes (
•Pay rate is only available on weekends)
Route Details & Equipment:
Start times are between 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 10 to 14 hour shifts 4-days on, 3 days off work schedule Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays All trailers are equipped with lift gates (no ramps) Touch freight-must be able to lift up to 75+ lbs. Drivers average 40-50 hours a week Drive Your Career Forward | Apply Today!
Position Responsibilities:
Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes - no layovers Deliver food products safely and efficiently to restaurant customers Load and unload using hand trucks or pallet jacks Complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and submit accurate paperwork Communicate clearly with dispatch, store personnel, and team members Handle return loads and ensure equipment and deliveries are in compliance
About QCD:
Our roots run deep in the restaurant industry, and our vision reaches far into the future. As part of the Golden State Foods family of companies, we've grown from a bold idea to a nationwide force serving thousands of America's favorite restaurants. From our headquarters in Frisco, Texas, we support a nationwide distribution network in making more than 37,000 weekly deliveries with precision. 1.8M+ annual deliveries 24 strategic distribution centers 8,000+ restaurants serviced 40M miles driven annually
Requirements:
Valid class A CDL Current DOT Medical Card 1+ year of tractor-trailer driving and delivery experience Ability to lift 5-75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers) Strong communication and clear customer service skills with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements Join the QCD Movement | Apply Today!
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance