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Quality Custom Distribution

Class B CDL Driver

Roseville, MN · On-site

$21.75 - $27.50/hr

Description ABOUT QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a ... Drivers average 10-15 stops per day * Must have open availability to cover all call ins. HOME DAILY ...

Humetis Group

Class A Driver

Roseville, MN · On-site

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) is seeking a reliable and professional Class A CDL Driver to join its team in Roseville, MN. This role involves full-time delivery operations requiring 100% touch ...

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How much do driver qcd jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for driver qcd in Excelsior, MN is $20.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Driver QCD?

Driver QCDs are professional drivers who work for Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a company specializing in food service distribution. Their primary responsibilities include transporting goods, such as food products, from QCD distribution centers to restaurants and other clients. Driver QCDs ensure timely, safe, and accurate deliveries while adhering to all traffic and company regulations. They may also be responsible for unloading shipments, maintaining delivery logs, and providing excellent customer service during deliveries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Driver QCD?

To thrive as a Driver QCD, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of safe driving practices. Familiarity with route planning software, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and GPS navigation systems is typically required. Reliability, strong communication, and excellent time management are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring timely, accurate deliveries while maintaining safety and compliance with transportation regulations.

What are common challenges faced by Driver QCDs, and how can they be addressed?

Driver QCDs often encounter challenges such as navigating tight delivery schedules, adapting to changing routes, and maintaining accurate documentation under time constraints. Effective communication with dispatchers and warehouse teams is essential to overcome these challenges and ensure timely deliveries. Additionally, staying organized and utilizing route optimization tools can help manage workloads efficiently, while adhering to safety protocols is crucial for both personal and public safety.

What is the difference between Driver Qcd vs Delivery Driver?

AspectDriver QcdDelivery Driver
Required CredentialsDriver's license, possibly CDL depending on cargoDriver's license, often standard
Work EnvironmentTransporting goods via trucks, often long hoursDelivering packages or food, often local routes
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, freight companies, trucking industryCourier services, food delivery, retail
Common Search & ComparisonDriver Qcd vs Delivery Driver

Driver Qcd typically involves transporting larger freight over longer distances, requiring specific licenses like CDL. Delivery Drivers usually focus on local deliveries, often with standard licenses. Both roles require driving skills, but differ in scope, environment, and industry usage.

What cities near Excelsior, MN are hiring for Driver Qcd jobs?

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Infographic showing various Driver Qcd job openings in Excelsior, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,189 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Truck Driver Company - 1yr EXP Required - Local - Reefer - $1.7k - $2.2k per week - Golden State Foo

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

Golden State Foods/ QCD - Roseville, MN
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$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Walk-in Hiring Event - Class A CDL Driver.

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.

Hiring event

CDL A driver on-site hiring event ($6,000 sign-on bonus!)

When: Tuesday, August 18th to Friday, August 21st, from 10:00am to 4:00pm CST

Where: 2501 Walnut Street, STE. 400, Roseville, MN 55113

Questions: call or text our recruiter at 612-710-8926

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
  • Must be able to handle packaged chicken, beef, or pork products
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
  • 100% touch freight
  • Drivers average 10-15 stops per day
  • Overnight driving and dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route; home daily, no layovers
  • Schedule is four (4) days per week, with the possibility of a fifth (5th) day, 12-14 hours per day

What you'll bring

  • A valid Class A CDL and a current DOT medical card
  • At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving and 8 months of delivery experience preferred
  • Must have touch freight experience
  • Ability to lift 5-75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers)
  • Strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers
  • Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations

Schedule & setting

  • Overnight driving and dispatch times are between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on your route; home daily, no layovers
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation
  • All trailers are equipped with lift gates - no ramps
  • Touch freight - with repetitive lifting of 5-75 lbs.

Pay & benefits

  • Pay: during training, pay is $27.45/hr. After training, drivers are paid under a component-based structure that varies by client and route, with average annual earnings typically ranging from $95k-$130k. Pay may be based on set route pay or on mileage and the number of cases delivered.
  • Routes pay: $1,700-$2,200 weekly (including component pay), depending on the route
  • Additional pay: holiday, sick/personal is paid hourly
  • Other compensation: may include shift differentials, overtime pay, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location
  • Health and wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, life, and AD&D), pet insurance
  • Retirement benefits: 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO): includes vacation, sick leave, personal time, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws
  • Weekly pay (every Friday)
  • Company-provided uniforms and work shoes

Why join QCD

We're not just in the business of distribution, we're in the business of development. QCD provides clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. Our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing.

QCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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