St. Louis Local Driver - Class A
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.
What You’ll Do
Drive for more than just a paycheck. At QCD, our local CDL drivers are the heartbeat of our supply chain - delivering products with precision, care, and pride. If you’re looking for a stable, high-earning, career-building opportunity that gets you home daily, you’re in the right place.
In This Role, You’ll 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 - this is a 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
What You’ll Bring
- A valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and at least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving and delivery experience
- Able to lift 5–75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers)
- Strong customer service skills and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
- Able 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
- Start time is 3:00pm
- 4 days on and 3 days off
- Union Job - Teamsters 710
- Local Routes, home daily
- Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays
- All trailers equipped with lift gates - no ramps
- Touch freight - with repetitive lifting 75+ lbs.
- Drivers average 40 – 50 hours a week
Pay & Benefits
- Starting pay: $37.95/hr. on weekdays - $39.95 on weekends
- 5th & 6th day hourly premium: 12.65/hr. on top of OT pay
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage after just 30 days
- 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more
- Company-provided uniforms and work shoes