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Quality Custom Distribution

Local CDL A Truck Driver. Job in Crystal Lake Gr8Jobs

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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

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Job Description

Quality Custom Distribution is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers Earn $23.58
  • $40.70+ per Hour
  • | Most Home Daily | Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits Package | 401(k) | Sign-On Bonuses Available
  • Why Drive with QCD? Hourly routes generally range $23.58
  • $40.70+ per hour
  • Select routes are salaried, averaging $75,000
  • $130,000 per year
  • Sign-on bonuses available up to $6,000
  • Some routes may also include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay
  • Home daily
  • no layovers on most routes Weekly pay
  • every Friday Health, dental, and vision coverage (available after just 30 days on most routes) 401(k) Paid holidays, vacation, and more Company-provided uniforms and work shoes' (
  • Depending on location, shift, and day of week)
Route Details & Equipment:
Full-time local routes, typically 4 days on/3 days off
  • some locations run 5-day schedules Dispatch/start times vary by location, spanning early morning, afternoon, and overnight Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation Shifts generally run 10
  • 14 hours; drivers average 40
  • 50 hours per week Drivers typically make 5
  • 22 stops per day depending on route All trailers are equipped with lift gates
  • no ramps 100% touch freight
  • must be able to lift up to 75+ lbs.
Select positions are Teamsters-represented union routes Drive Your Career Forward | Apply Today!
Position Responsibilities:
Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes 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, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations Join the QCD Movement | Apply Today!

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Health Insurance