Driver - Class A

About the role

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. Associates also help run the national non‑profit, the GSF Foundation. As a Class A Delivery Driver (100% Touch Freight) based in Kansas City, MO, you will be part of a dynamic team that keeps America’s favorite restaurants running.

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 (touch‑freight role)
• 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

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Current DOT medical card
• At least 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)

Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Clear communication 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

Schedule

Local routes start between 3:30 PM – 5 PM; remote runs start between 10 AM – 2 PM. Driver’s schedule will be either 4 days on / 3 days off or 5 days on / 2 days off. Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays. Drivers typically make 10‑15 stops per day. All trailers are equipped with lift gates (no ramps) and involve repetitive lifting of 75+ lbs.

Pay

$23.58 per hour for orientation and training. Route pay, starting salary: $75,000 – $80,000 annually. Weekly pay (every Friday).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company‑provided uniforms and work shoes

Why Join Us

QCD is in the business of development, offering clear paths for career advancement from entry‑level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As the company grows with its customers, associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the