Driver Lead
Quality Custom Distribution
- Miami, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Driver LeadJoin Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) — where people come first and careers grow. We’re looking for a Driver Lead to play a key role in our transportation operations, ensuring safe, efficient deliveries while supporting and guiding our transportation department.
What You’ll Do
- Perform daily transportation duties while serving as a lead resource for the driver team.
- Assist with scheduling, route coverage, and shift coordination to support smooth operations.
- Support the Driver Supervisor/Transportation Manager in monitoring performance, addressing concerns, and reinforcing company policies.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
- Safely operate tractor-trailers to transport and deliver products, including managing backhauls.
- Train, mentor, and support new drivers, reinforcing safety and service standards.
- Act as the first point of escalation for on-route issues, ensuring timely communication with dispatch and leadership.
- Promote and model a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across the driver group.
Knowledge of DOT logs and compliance requirements.
Strong leadership skills with a passion for training and mentoring others.
Computer proficiency for logging and reporting.
Ability to step in for the Transportation Supervisor when needed * Strong leadership skillsWhy Join QCD?We’re more than a workplace — we’re a team that values your safety, growth, and well-being.Paid Time Off:
- Vacation: 40-hour accrual in the first year; 80 hours starting the second year
- Sick Leave: 48 hours
- Personal Days: 3 days
- Paid Federal Holidays: 6 days
- 100% Paid Basic Life Insurance
- 100% Paid Short-Term Disability & AD&D Insurance
- 100% Free Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Plan Opt-Out Subsidy – Up to $1,999.92 per year
- Up to 83% Company Assistance toward Medical, Vision, and Dental Plan Premiums
- Medical HSA Contribution: Up to $1,000
- Medical HRA Contribution: Up to $2,000
- Affordable Voluntary Indemnity Plans Available: Hospital/Critical Illness/Accident
- Career Development & Paid Certifications
- Continuing Education Assistance: Up to $5,000
- 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
- Employee of the Month Award: $130 per win
- Exclusive Discounts on travel, activities, and more
- Exclusive Discounts on Pet Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program available to all associates