Quality Custom Distribution is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers & Hostlers in Kent, WA
Local CDL-A Drivers: $35.00/Hour | Hostlers: $32.47/Hour | Weekly Pay
CDL-A Delivery Drivers Only: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Why Drive with QCD?
- Base pay:
- Local CDL-A Drivers; $35.00 per hour
- Hostlers: $32.47 per hour
- Home daily
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Health, dental, vision coverage and much more
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays, vacation and more
- Company-provided uniforms and work shoes
- Training and advancement opportunities to support long-term career growth
Schedule, Routes & Equipment:
- Local CDL-A Drivers:
- Full-time, 4 day schedule with 3 days off
- Saturday and Sunday availability is required
- Dispatch times generally range from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Routes average approximately 11–13 hours per shift and include 14–18 delivery stops
- Local, solo routes with drivers returning home daily and no layovers
- Drivers operate 36 to 53 foot refrigerated trailers equipped with liftgates
- Work includes outdoor exposure and time in cooler and freezer environments
- This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117
- Hostlers:
- Full-time, 4 day, 10-hour schedule (Sunday through Wednesday) with 3 days off
- Shifts begin at 6:00 AM
- On-site role at our transportation yard and distribution facility, with no over-the-road driving
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Overtime may be required based on operational needs
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Position Responsibilities:
- Local CDL-A Drivers:
- Safely operate 36- to 53-foot refrigerated tractor-trailers on local, multi-stop delivery routes
- Complete approximately 14–18 customer stops per route while remaining home daily with no layovers
- Unload 100% touch freight using an electric pallet jack and liftgate
- Frequently lift, carry, and handle cases weighing between 5 and 75 pounds
- Deliver products accurately and on time while verifying quantities and completing required delivery documentation
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, dispatchers, warehouse associates, and supervisors
- Safely enter and exit the tractor repeatedly and complete deliveries in varying weather, cooler, and freezer conditions
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and comply with company safety standards and federal transportation regulations
- Hostlers:
- Safely operate yard tractors, switchers, and other commercial equipment throughout the facility
- Move and position trailers for loading, unloading, and dispatch operations
- Coordinate trailer locations with warehouse and transportation teams
- Verify departure schedules and confirm proper tractor and trailer assignments
- Monitor and inspect refrigerated trailer temperatures
- Fuel tractors and refrigeration units as needed
- Clean, wash, and prepare returning trailers for warehouse loading
- Conduct routine safety inspections, report equipment concerns, and follow all DOT, company safety, and yard operating procedures
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
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