Class A Driver - Touch Freight (Local)

Quirch Foods; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily routes

Full-time stable employment

Overtime opportunities

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401

PTO

Job summary

Quirch Foods in Hammond, LA is seeking a Local/Multi‑Stop Delivery Driver with a Class A CDL to operate a tractor-trailer on local routes, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with safety standards. You will complete pre/post-trip inspections, maintain accurate paperwork, and provide professional customer service while working a full-time schedule with potential overtime.

The role offers home daily delivery, weekend/holiday availability as needed, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required and current DOT Medical Card.
• Clean MVR.
• Ability to meet DOT/FMCSA driver qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer to complete scheduled deliveries.
• Perform local and multi-stop route deliveries with due regard to traffic and weather.
• Load, unload, and deliver product using proper handling procedures and equipment.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and DVIR; maintain vehicle safety checks.
• Verify delivery accuracy, invoices, and customer paperwork; collect documentation when applicable.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies; uphold punctuality and route dependability.

Skills

CDL-A

Local delivery

Multi-stop routes

Safety compliance

Customer service

Job description

• Freight Type: Touch Freight

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Snapshot

• CDL Required: Class A CDL (CDL-A)
• Route Type: Local / Multi-Stop Delivery Routes
• Home Time: Home Daily
• Freight Type: Touch Freight
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Overtime: Available based on business needs
• Weekend / Holiday Availability: Required as needed

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer / commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to complete scheduled customer deliveries
• Perform local and multi-stop route deliveries in varying locations and traffic/weather conditions
• Load, unload, and deliver product using safe handling procedures and approved delivery equipment
• Perform required pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, DVIR completion, and vehicle safety checks
• Verify delivery accuracy, invoices, product counts, and customer paperwork
• Collect payments or required documentation when applicable
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service rules, CDL qualifications, and company safety policies
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and delivery equipment safely
• Deliver professional customer service at delivery locations
• Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and route dependability

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding touch freight delivery role.

Drivers Must Be Able To

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull product
• Regularly handle product averaging 40–60 lbs.
• Repeatedly lift product and cases up to 100 lbs.
• Enter and exit truck cab frequently
• Work in fast-paced delivery environments

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Current DOT Medical Card / Medical Certification
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Ability to meet all DOT / FMCSA driver qualification requirements
• Strong commitment to transportation safety and compliance
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must have 1 year driving experience

Preferred Experience

• Food distribution delivery
• Multi-stop route delivery
• Touch freight delivery
• Commercial truck driving
• Customer-facing route delivery

Benefits & Why Join Quirch Foods

• Home daily routes
• Full-time stable employment
• Overtime earning opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Essential industry stability
• Safety-focused transportation operation
• Career growth opportunities

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.