CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Roseville, MN

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), the private fleet for Golden State Foods is hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Roseville, MN.  Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across Minnesota, parts of Iowa, and the Dakotas. QCD sets the standard in safety, service, innovation, and operational excellence. If you are looking for reliable home time, a 4-day work week, competitive pay, and great benefits, 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.

*This position requires touch freight and food service experience

Compensation

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,700 - $2,200
  • 50-66 hours per week on average with overtime pay
  • Training period can last for 2 weeks or more paid at $26.65 per hour
  • Additional component pay available for:
    • Drivers that do out-of-town routes
    • Team driving (pay is per driver)
    • Additional pay for varies route configuration
• Bonuses include:
  • $1,000 Sign-on Bonus paid out at 90 days of employment
  • $1,500 Driver Referral Bonus per driver hired. Paid out at $500 at 3 months - $500 at 6 months - $500 at 12 months
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 15 days of employment:
  • Anthem Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 25k Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% Company Paid - additional coverage available for purchase
  • Disability Insurance
  • Leave of Absence paid at hourly rate
• 401(k) contribution eligibility begins immediately with company match after 6 months
• Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Up to 48 hours of sick/personal time
  • Up to 30 hours of float time after 90 days
  • 1 week vacation after 1 year; accrual up to 80 hours per year
• Tuition Reimbursement and advancement opportunities
• Paid training and paid 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)
  • 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
  • Drivers make anywhere between 7-8 stops per day
• Level of Touch: Unloading Freight at each drop-off location
  • Delivering and down stacking product in-store via dolly or hand truck

Equipment

• Late model 48' automatic reefers
• Pallet Jack/Hand Dolly
• Lift gates - rear and side – 100% lift gates, no ramps!

Additional 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 difficult situations, such as narrow passageways.
• Unloads/loads product at store 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 and maintaining driver records/logs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL A license and current DOT Medical card.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have 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
• Must be able 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 be able to handle all food products including pork
• No DUI/DWIs in last 10 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a MVR, pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends if needed
• Must be team player effectively communicate to maintain positive customer relations climate with other drivers/warehouse personnel/customers/supervisors. 
• Hiring Radius: Ideally, drivers must live within 50 miles of Roseville, MN or be willing to relocate for this position

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.