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Quality Custom Distribution

Walk-in Hiring Event - Class A CDL Driver

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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.

$40,649 / year median in Minnesota

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Job Description

About QCD Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. Hiring event CDL A driver on-site hiring event ($6,000 sign-on bonus!)
When:
Tuesday, August 18th to Friday, August 21st, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
CST Where:
2501 Walnut Street, STE. 400, Roseville, MN 55113
Questions:
call or text our recruiter at 612-710-8926 What you'll do Drive for more than just a paycheck. At QCD, our local CDL drivers are the heartbeat of our supply chain, delivering products with precision, care, and pride. If you're looking for a stable, high-earning, career-building opportunity that gets you home daily, you're in the right place. In this role, you'll Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes - no layovers Must be able to handle packaged chicken, beef, or pork products Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation 100% touch freight Drivers average 10-15 stops per day Overnight driving and dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route; home daily, no layovers Schedule is four (4) days per week, with the possibility of a fifth (5th) day, 12-14 hours per day What you'll bring A valid Class A CDL and a current DOT medical card At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving and 8 months of delivery experience preferred Must have touch freight experience Ability to lift 5-75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers) Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations Schedule & setting Overnight driving and dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route; home daily, no layovers Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation All trailers are equipped with lift gates - no ramps Touch freight - with repetitive lifting of 5-75 lbs. Pay & benefits
Pay:
during training, pay is $27.45/hr. After training, drivers are paid under a component-based structure that varies by client and route, with average annual earnings typically ranging from $95k-$130k. Pay may be based on set route pay or on mileage and the number of cases delivered.
Routes pay:
$1,700-$2,200 weekly (including component pay), depending on the route Additional pay: holiday, sick/personal is paid hourly Other compensation: may include shift differentials, overtime pay, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location Health and wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, life, and AD&D), pet insurance Retirement benefits: 401(k) Paid time off (PTO): includes vacation, sick leave, personal time, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws Weekly pay (every Friday) Company-provided uniforms and work shoes Why join QCD We're not just in the business of distribution, we're in the business of development. QCD provides clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. Our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. QCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.