Hostler
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Delivery, Truck Driver
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.
YardHostler – Riverside, MO What You’ll Do
Move with precision, drive your career forward. At QCD, our local Yard Hostlers are the masterminds of our warehouse flow—positioning trailers with precision, safety, and pride to keep our supply chain moving. If you’re looking for a stable, high‑earning, career‑building opportunity that keeps you in the driver’s seat of local operations and home daily, you’re in the right place.
In This Role, You’ll- Communicate with warehouse and transportation staff on a regular basis to coordinate proper trailer drop & hook location.
- Operate commercial motor carrier equipment and inspect and monitor tractor‑trailer for defects, check reefer fuel and refrigerant temperatures, and pre‑cool reefer units to company specifications.
- Operate tractor‑trailer equipment in accordance with D.O.T. regulations on or off company property for docking and loading/unloading of product.
- Complete unloading of return trailers and wash and sweep out trailers if necessary.
- Check wheels after trailer is in proper door; follow AIR LINE LOCK procedure on each trailer.
- Verify unit departure times and align equipment, making sure the tractor is hooked to the appropriate trailer for the assigned route.
- A valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and at least one year of tractor‑trailer driving and delivery experience.
- Ability to lift 5–75+ lbs., stay active throughout the shift, and work in multi-temperature environments (coolers/freezers).
- Strong customer service skills and clear communication with dispatch, store teams, and fellow drivers.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24/7 operation.
- Ability to complete vehicle inspections, maintain DOT logs, and meet all compliance requirements, including reading and speaking English as required by DOT regulations.
- Start time: 6 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday – Wednesday.
- Must be available for weekends and holidays.
- Yard setting must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Starting pay: $26.28 per hour.
- Weekly pay each Friday.
- Other compensation:
May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable. - Health and wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee assistance program, voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, life, AD&D), pet insurance. - Retirement benefits: 401(k).
- Paid time off:
Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.
We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
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