Quality Custom Distribution is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers & Hostlers in Kent, WA
Local CDL-A Drivers: $35.00/Hour | Hostlers: $32.47/Hour | Weekly Pay
CDL-A Delivery Drivers Only: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Why Drive with QCD?
Base pay:
Local CDL-A Drivers; $35.00 per hour
Hostlers: $32.47 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
Training and advancement opportunities to support long-term career growth
Schedule, Routes & Equipment:
Local CDL-A Drivers:
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
Hostlers:
Full-time, 4 day, 10-hour schedule (Sunday through Wednesday) with 3 days off
Shifts begin at 6:00 AM
On-site role at our transportation yard and distribution facility, with no over-the-road driving
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Overtime may be required based on operational needs
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Position Responsibilities:
Local CDL-A Drivers:
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
Hostlers:
Safely operate yard tractors, switchers, and other commercial equipment throughout the facility
Move and position trailers for loading, unloading, and dispatch operations
Coordinate trailer locations with warehouse and transportation teams
Verify departure schedules and confirm proper tractor and trailer assignments
Monitor and inspect refrigerated trailer temperatures
Fuel tractors and refrigeration units as needed
Clean, wash, and prepare returning trailers for warehouse loading
Conduct routine safety inspections, report equipment concerns, and follow all DOT, company safety, and yard operating procedures
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
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Seattle, WA
Skills
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Delivery Drivingunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Refrigerationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation Regulationsunmatched
Transportation Routingunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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