Walk in Hiring Event - Class A CDL Driver

CDL A Driver On-Site Hiring Event ($6,000 Sign on Bonus!)

When: Thursday, September 17th and Thursday, September 24th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm CST

Where: 2501 Walnut Street, STE. 400, Roseville, MN 55113

Questions: Please call/text our Recruiter, Matt, at (612) 710-8926

Please apply online before attending the hiring event.

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. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

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.

The 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. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.

At QCD, 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. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

QCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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