Class A Driver- Touch Freight (Local)

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CDL Class A Local Delivery Driver | Avg$85k+| Home Daily | Touch Freight | Full-Time

Full Job Description

Quirch Foods is hiring experienced CDL Class A Delivery Drivers / CDL-A Drivers / Commercial Truck Drivers / Route Delivery Drivers to join our transportation team in our Hammond, LA location.

If you’re a safety-focused professional driver looking for home daily routes, consistent full-time work, OVR opportunities, and long-term stability, we want to hear from you.

As a CDL Class A Local Delivery Driver, you’ll safely deliver food products to customer locations while operating in compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company transportation safety standards.

Position Snapshot

• CDL Required: Class A CDL (CDL-A)
• Route Type: Local / Multi-Stop Delivery Routes
• Home Time: Home Daily
• Freight Type: Touch Freight
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Overtime: Available based on business needs
• Weekend / Holiday Availability: Required as needed

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer / commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to complete scheduled customer deliveries
• Perform local and multi-stop route deliveries in varying locations and traffic/weather conditions
• Load, unload, and deliver product using safe handling procedures and approved delivery equipment
• Perform required pre-trip inspections, post-trip inspections, DVIR completion, and vehicle safety checks
• Verify delivery accuracy, invoices, product counts, and customer paperwork
• Collect payments or required documentation when applicable
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, Hours of Service rules, CDL qualifications, and company safety policies
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and delivery equipment safely
• Deliver professional customer service at delivery locations
• Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and route dependability

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding touch freight delivery role.

Drivers must be able to:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull product
• Regularly handle product averaging 40–60 lbs.
• Repeatedly lift product and cases up to 100 lbs.
• Enter and exit truck cab frequently
• Work in fast-paced delivery environments

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Current DOT Medical Card / Medical Certification
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Ability to meet all DOT / FMCSA driver qualification requirements
• Strong commitment to transportation safety and compliance
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Experience

• Food distribution delivery
• Multi-stop route delivery
• Touch freight delivery
• Commercial truck driving
• Customer-facing route delivery

Benefits & Why Join Quirch Foods

• Home daily routes
• Full-time stable employment
• Overtime earning opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Essential industry stability
• Safety-focused transportation operation
• Career growth opportunities

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.