Local CDL-A Driver - Riverside, MO

Quality Custom Distribution; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Weekly pay

Uniforms and work shoes

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a professional CDL driver for local routes with home daily schedule. The role includes delivering food products to restaurant customers and handling loading/unloading tasks using hand trucks or pallet jacks.

Must possess a valid Class A CDL, DOT medical card, and 1+ year of tractor-trailer experience. Be prepared for night and weekend work in a 24/7 operation, with uniformed company policies and opportunities for weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and clear customer service skills with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to lift up to 75+ lbs and stay active throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes - no layovers.
• Deliver food products safely and efficiently to restaurant customers.
• Load and unload using hand trucks or pallet jacks.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jacks

Lift gates

Job description

Starting Salary $75,000 - $80,000 Annually | Home Daily | Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package | 401(k)

Why Drive with QCD?

• Starting salary $75,000 - $80,000 annually
• Earn $23.58 per hour for orientation and training
• Home daily
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after just 30 days
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation and more
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes

Route Details & Equipment:

• Local routes start between 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
• Remote runs start between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Driver's schedule will be 4 days on 3 days off, or 5 days on 2 days
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Drivers make anywhere from 10-15 stops a day
• All trailers are equipped with lift gates (no ramps)
• Touch freight-must be able to lift up to 75+ lbs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes - no layovers
• Deliver food products safely and efficiently to restaurant customers
• Load and unload using hand trucks or pallet jacks
• Complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and submit accurate paperwork
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, store personnel, and team members
• Handle return loads and ensure equipment and deliveries are in compliance

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