Local CDL-A Drivers

Quality Custom Distribution; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Sign-on bonuses up to $6,000

Uniforms and work shoes

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking CDL-A drivers for local, home-daily routes around Albuquerque, NM. You will deliver to restaurants, load/unload with hand trucks, and keep DOT logs up to date while maintaining safety standards.

Shifts range 10–14 hours, with nights, weekends, and holidays typical. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), and uniform provisions. Some routes offer salaried pay with strong earning potential and sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes.
• 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.

Skills

CDL A

DOT regulations

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Earn $23.58 - $40.70+ per Hour* | Home Daily | Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package | 401(k) | Sign-On Bonuses Available*

Why Drive with QCD?

• Hourly routes generally range $23.58 - $40.70+ per hour*
• Select routes are salaried, averaging $75,000 - $130,000 per year*
• Sign-on bonuses available up to $6,000*
• Some routes may also include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay*
• Home daily - no layovers on most routes
• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (available after just 30 days on most routes)
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and more
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes'

*Depending on location, shift, and day of week

Route Details & Equipment:

• Full-time local routes, typically 4 days on/3 days off - some locations run 5-day schedules
• Dispatch/start times vary by location, spanning early morning, afternoon, and overnight
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
• Shifts generally run 10 - 14 hours; drivers average 40 - 50 hours per week
• Drivers typically make 5 - 22 stops per day depending on route
• All trailers are equipped with lift gates - no ramps
• 100% touch freight - must be able to lift up to 75+ lbs.
• Select positions are Teamsters-represented union routes

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes
• 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, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations