Overnight Class A CDL Driver $6,000 Sign On Bonus

Golden State Foods; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Weekly pay

Uniforms and work shoes

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Golden State Foods’ Quality Custom Distribution Services (QCD) is seeking CDL A drivers for local, overnight routes with home daily schedules. You will handle multi-temperature products, perform inspections, and coordinate with dispatch and store teams. Expect 10–15 stops per day and a 24/7 operation with a sign-on bonus.

Training pay starts at $27.45/hr, followed by a component-based pay structure. Typical annual earnings range from $95k–$130k with potential overtime and route pay options.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card.
• At least 1 year tractor-trailer driving experience; 8 months delivery experience preferred.
• Must have touch freight experience and be able to lift 5–75 lbs.
• Strong customer service, attention to detail, and clear communication with dispatch and store teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes with home daily schedule.
• Handle packaged Chicken, Beef, or Pork products.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Perform 100% touch freight and average 10–15 stops per day.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

1+ year driving

Touch Freight

Customer Service

English proficiency

Job description

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.

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.

($6,000 Sign on Bonus!)

What You'll Do

• Operate a diesel-powered tractor-trailer on local routes - no layovers
• Must be able to handle packaged Chicken, Beef, or Pork products.
• MUST be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
• 100% touch freight
• Drivers average 10-15 stops per day
• OVERNIGHT DRIVINGand dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m.and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route. HOME DAILY, NO LAYOVERS!!
• Schedule is four (4) days per week, with the possibility of a fifth (5th) day, 12-14 hours per day.

What You'll Bring

• A valid Class A CDL and a current DOT medical card
• At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving and 8 months of delivery experience preferred
• MUST have touch freight experience
• Ability to lift 5–75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers)
• Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers
• Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations.

The Schedule & Setting

• OVERNIGHT DRIVINGand dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m.and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route. HOME DAILY, NO LAYOVERS!!
• MUST be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
• All trailers are equipped with lift gates - no ramps
• Touch freight - with repetitive lifting of 5-75 lbs.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: During training, pay is $27.45/hr. After training, Drivers are paid under a component-based structure that varies by client and route, with average annual earnings typically ranging from $95k– $130k. Pay may be based on set route pay or on mileage and the number of cases delivered.
• Routes pay: $1,700-$2,200 weekly (including component pay), depending on the route.
• Additional pay: holiday, sick/personal is paid hourly
• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, personal time, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Company-provided uniforms and work shoes

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.

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