Join Our Team as a CDL A Delivery Driver!
Are you ready to drive your career forward? Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), the private fleet for Golden State Foods, is on the lookout for enthusiastic CDL A Delivery Drivers in Roseville, MN. You’ll be delivering multi-temperature control goods—frozen, refrigerated, and ambient—to restaurants across Minnesota, parts of Iowa, and the Dakotas. At QCD, we pride ourselves on safety, service, innovation, and operational excellence. If you’re seeking reliable home time, a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and fantastic benefits, then experience the QCD difference. It’s not just a job; it’s a career!
Join a company where your hard work keeps the nation fed—and you’re home in time for dinner!
Compensation That Rewards Your Hard Work
* Average Weekly Pay: $1,700 - $2,200
o 50-66 hours per week on average with overtime pay
o Training period (2 weeks or more) paid at $26.65 per hour
o Additional component pay for:
+ Out-of-town routes
+ Team driving (pay is per driver)
+ Varied route configurations
* Bonuses:
o $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out at 90 days of employment
o $1,500 Driver Referral Bonus per driver hired, paid out at $500 at 3, 6, and 12 months
* Paid via direct deposit weekly
Benefits & Perks That Make a Difference
* Comprehensive benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 15 days of employment:
o Anthem Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
o 25k Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% Company Paid (additional coverage available)
o Disability Insurance
o Leave of Absence paid at hourly rate
* 401(k) contribution eligibility begins immediately with company match after 6 months
* Generous Paid Time Off:
o Holiday Pay
o Up to 48 hours of sick/personal time
o Up to 30 hours of float time after 90 days
o 1 week vacation after 1 year; accrual up to 80 hours per year
* Tuition Reimbursement and advancement opportunities
* Paid training and orientation
* Perks: Free uniforms and employee discounts
Home Time, Route, & Schedule
* Home Daily!
* Schedule: 4-day work week with 8-14 hour shifts (one weekend day required; additional days as needed)
o Schedules are defined by bid and based on routes. Shifts vary. Out-of-town routes may be 16-32 hours.
* Dispatch times will vary by route (typically 8:00 pm or 9:30 pm)
* Route: Cover all Minnesota, parts of Iowa, S. Dakota, N. Dakota
o Drivers make 7-8 stops per day
* Level of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop-off location
o Delivering and down stacking product in-store via dolly or hand truck
Equipment You’ll Use
* Late model 48' automatic reefers
* Pallet Jack/Hand Dolly
* Lift gates - rear and side – 100% lift gates, no ramps!
Your Responsibilities
* Provide exceptional customer service and maintain accurate delivery records
* Perform deliveries solo or with a team
* Navigate various delivery conditions (cold, rain, snow, heat) and maneuver vehicles in challenging situations
* Unload/load product at stores with assistance from store personnel
* May be required to perform product backhaul when returning from dispatched route
* Follow all DOT safety and compliance standards, including pre and post-trip inspections
Qualifications We’re Looking For
* Valid CDL A license and current DOT Medical card
* At least 21 years of age
* Minimum of 1 year driving tractor-trailer experience
* High school diploma or GED preferred
* No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
* Ability to frequently lift/handle cases ranging from 5-75 pounds
* Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and deliver in all weather
* Must handle all food products, including pork
* No DUI/DWIs in the last 10 years
* Meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements
* Pass a MVR, pre-employment drug screen, and background check
* Willingness to work holidays, nights, and weekends if needed
* Team player with effective communication skills to maintain positive customer relations
* Ideally, live within 50 miles of Roseville, MN or be willing to relocate
Founded in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is a division of Golden State Foods that provides custom foodservice distribution to top restaurant brands across the U.S. With 20+ strategically located DCs and 17,000+ weekly deliveries, QCD is a fast-growing, people-first company headquartered in Irvine, CA.
Our business philosophy actively supports our associates through our four Core Values:
* Treat others like you want to be treated.
* Make the best product.
* Give the customer a fair deal.
* Maintain the highest standards.
This job search is being conducted by Drive My Way on behalf of QCD.