Driver - Class A CDL - 5K Sign On Bonus - PM Dispatch

Quality Custom Distribution; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution in Kent, WA is hiring a Local Class A Delivery Driver to perform local, multi-stop deliveries with refrigerated tractors. You will unload with an electric pallet jack and liftgate, with 14–18 stops per route and home daily, no layovers.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL and DOT medical certificate, plus FMCSA safety compliance. Shifts are 4 days on with 3 days off, with weekend availability and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical certificate.
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience and 1 year of refrigerated trailer experience.
• Must meet FMCSA safety regulations.
• Able to read/speak English for public interaction and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive 36- to 53-foot refrigerated tractors on local routes.
• Make 14–18 stops per route; home daily, no layovers.
• Unload 100% touch freight with pallet jack and liftgate.
• Lift and handle cases up to 75 pounds.
• Ensure on-time deliveries and proper documentation.
• Communicate clearly with customers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per safety standards.

Skills

Class A CDL

DOT medical certificate

Tractor-trailer experience

Refrigerated trailer experience

FMCSA regulations

English proficiency

Weekend availability

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

Description

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.

Local Class A Delivery Driver - Kent, WA - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

What You’ll Do

You’ll make local, multi-stop deliveries to QCD customers while safely operating refrigerated tractor-trailers and providing dependable customer service at every stop. This is a 100% touch-freight position with 14-18 stops per route, requiring you to unload cases weighing up to 75 pounds using an electric pallet jack and liftgate. Drivers are home daily with no layovers.

In This Role, You’ll

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• At least one year of tractor-trailer driving experience and one year of refrigerated trailer experience
• Ability to meet all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations requirements
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records
• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle cases weighing up to 75 pounds and safely perform 100% touch-freight deliveries
• Availability to work afternoon and evening routes, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as operationally needed

The Schedule & Setting

• Full-time, four-day schedule with three days off
• Saturday and Sunday availability is required
• Dispatch times generally range from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• 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

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $35.00 per hour
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Other Compensation: $5,000 sign-on bonus. May also include overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location. Drivers average approximately $105,000 annually; actual earnings vary based on hours worked, overtime, routes, and other applicable compensation.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD Disability, Employee Assistance Program EAP, Legal, Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

Why Join Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.