Class A Driver - Touch Freight (Local)

Quirch Foods
  • Hammond, Indiana
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
    We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

    Position Snapshot

    • CDL Required: Class A CDL (CDL-A)
    • Route Type: Local / Multi-Stop Delivery Routes
    • Home Time: Home Daily
    • Freight Type: Touch Freight
    • Schedule: Full-Time
    • Overtime: Available based on business needs
    • Weekend / Holiday Availability: Required as needed

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Safely operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer / commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to complete scheduled customer deliveries
    • Perform local and multi-stop route deliveries in varying locations and traffic/weather conditions
    • Load, unload, and deliver product using safe handling procedures and approved delivery equipment
    • Perform required pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, DVIR completion, and vehicle safety checks
    • Verify delivery accuracy, invoices, product counts, and customer paperwork
    • Collect payments or required documentation when applicable
    • Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service rules, CDL qualifications, and company safety policies
    • Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and delivery equipment safely
    • Deliver professional customer service at delivery locations
    • Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and route dependability

    Physical Requirements

    This is a physically demanding touch freight delivery role.

    Drivers must be able to:

    • Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull product
    • Regularly handle product averaging 40–60 lbs.
    • Repeatedly lift product and cases up to 100 lbs.
    • Enter and exit truck cab frequently
    • Work in fast-paced delivery environments

    Required Qualifications

    • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
    • Current DOT Medical Card / Medical Certification
    • Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
    • Ability to meet all DOT / FMCSA driver qualification requirements
    • Strong commitment to transportation safety and compliance
    • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
    • Must have 1 year driving experience

    Preferred Experience

    • Food distribution delivery
    • Multi-stop route delivery
    • Touch freight delivery
    • Commercial truck driving
    • Customer-facing route delivery

    Benefits & Why Join Quirch Foods

    • Home daily routes
    • Full-time stable employment
    • Overtime earning opportunities
    • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
    • Essential industry stability
    • Safety-focused transportation operation
    • Career growth opportunities

    Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHammond, Indiana

    Skills

    • Billingunmatched
    • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Food Deliveryunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched

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