CDL A Local Reefer Delivery Driver in Capitol Heights, MD - Now Hiring

Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), the private fleet for Golden State Foods is hiring CDL A Delivery Drivers in Capitol Heights, MD.  Drivers will haul and deliver multi-temperature control goods (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient) to restaurants across the greater Washington, and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania . 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 is a night shift with 100% touch freight

Compensation

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,700-$2,000
  • $31.37 per hour starting pay
  • 45 hours per week on average with overtime pay
• 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
  • Life Insurance (is this 100% company paid?) - additional coverage available for purchase
  • Disability Insurance
• 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)
• Dispatch: Times will vary by route/customer (between 12 pm and 2 pm)
• Route: Make deliveries across the greater Washington, DC area and parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania
  • Drivers make anywhere between 5-12 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
• Electric 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
• 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. Will train if none with food delivery 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
• 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 30 miles of Capitol Heights, MD 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.