Local CDL-A Driver - Kent, WA

Quality Custom Distribution; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Sign-on bonus

Uniforms and work shoes

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a professional truck driver for local, home-daily routes with refrigerated tractor-trailers. You will safely operate 36–53 ft units, complete 14–18 stops per route, and unload with an electric pallet jack and liftgate.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and 1+ year of tractor-trailer experience. Regular night/weekend work is expected in a 24/7 operation, with uniforms and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Current DOT Medical Card required.
• 1+ year tractor-trailer driving and delivery experience.
• Ability to lift 5–75+ lbs and work in multi-temperature environments.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 36- to 53-foot refrigerated tractors on local, multi-stop routes.
• Complete approximately 14–18 stops per route while staying home daily.
• Unload 100% touch freight using electric pallet jack and liftgate.
• Frequently lift, carry, and handle cases weighing 5–75 pounds.
• Deliver products accurately and on time; verify quantities and complete delivery docs.
• Communicate clearly with customers, dispatchers, warehouse teams, and supervisors.
• Enter and exit the tractor repeatedly and drive in varying weather and temps.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

1+ year experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Base Pay: $35.00 per Hour | Home Daily | Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package | 401(k) | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Why Drive with QCD?

• Base pay: $35.00 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

Route Details & Equipment:

• 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

Position Responsibilities:

• 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

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