Delivery Tip
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Delivery Tip
I don't know where else to post this so here goes. I'm having my 2014 delivered in a few days. It's being delivered by trailer 1800 miles away. Assuming all goes well, how much would you tip the driver?
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Jul 19, 2024, 03:29 PM
Racer
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From: Tx
$0
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Racer
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From: Tx
$0
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Race Director
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From: Frisco, TX
$0
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Drifting
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$0
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
You guys do realize very often your car is driven half way and put on a different truck to finish the trip right? Or a driver switch will happen if the driver times out so to keep it going a new driver will often take it? Often transportation companies will have a distribution hub where everything goes and from there it gets regionally devided up.
It happens more than you realize. Unless its a small mom and pop operation, no.
Just because a guy shows up and drops off your car doesn't mean he did all the work for several hundred or thousand miles.
Burning Brakes
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From: FL
$0
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
Why are you tipping a delivery driver? Unless they are they performing something above and beyond the service you've already paid for, or you're requesting something that's outside of the expected service and they're doing it for you, why tip?
I'm sure this may ruffle some on this site, because you know, internet.. but I'm personally tired of this tipping culture nonsense.
do you tip your pizza or chinese food delivery guy? how is it any different?
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Burning Brakes
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I tipped I think $200 last year when I had my car shipped from northern CA to WA. The guy drove all night to get it to my driveway at a specific time. While I get tipping culture has gotten out of control for low skilled service jobs, something like this not only selfishly made me feel good because the guy worked hard and had a young family but also he made sure to take care of something of mine that means a lot. Maybe that will help the next zo6 owner that he ships for
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I wouldn't feel obligated to tip the driver
Le Mans Master
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From: Loveland
When my car showed up, and I watched the guy unload it, and how careful he was, I did tip him and thanked him for his care. I used an enclosed transporter. Get online and search for a good carrier and price.
Team Owner
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From: Hartford WI
In theory, I like that. In practice, it sucks. Some waitstaff are excellent and will make suggestions, try to accommodate your tastes, etc. Others pretty much take the order, dump the food on the table and walk off. Why should BOTH be paid the same? One case, I might go up to 20% and the other $0.05 so he/she/it doesn't think I forgot the tip. Would YOU want to be paid the same "fair wage" as your co-worker if you did a better job and were more productive than he/she/it or would you prefer to get a bigger raise because you keep the accounts with the company and get them to spend more with your company?
Team Owner
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From: Hartford WI
Question for the anti-tippers. If you were busting your *** at work and your coworker was doing the bare minimum, would you expect a bigger raise or just a 5% raise across the board for everyone in your position? If we all got the same money, why would you bother to work any harder?
Advanced
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From: Westchester NY
I too bought my car "out of state" and had it delivered. The truck driver and I exchanged phone numbers and tracking software the dealer provided. The driver stayed in contact with me all the while during the trip. Kept me up to date about until the car was delivered. I really appreciated the extra care given by him. I did tip him $100 and he was very grateful.
Team Owner
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From: Hartford WI
I too bought my car "out of state" and had it delivered. The truck driver and I exchanged phone numbers and tracking software the dealer provided. The driver stayed in contact with me all the while during the trip. Kept me up to date about until the car was delivered. I really appreciated the extra care given by him. I did tip him $100 and he was very grateful.
For waitstaff, 0 to 25% depending on what they do compared to say a McDonald's kiosk. Not a fan of pool tipping myself since I don't believe in rewards for people who do nothing for me. I'd rather give you everything for your work than to share with others who were around.
Safety Car
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I have to agree here. Waitress and waiters yes absolutely. And I am VERY generous to them too. Normally 20%. Food delivery, yes. Car delivery? No way. Who's to say the guy drove it all the way?
You guys do realize very often your car is driven half way and put on a different truck to finish the trip right? Or a driver switch will happen if the driver times out so to keep it going a new driver will often take it? Often transportation companies will have a distribution hub where everything goes and from there it gets regionally devided up.
It happens more than you realize. Unless its a small mom and pop operation, no.
Just because a guy shows up and drops off your car doesn't mean he did all the work for several hundred or thousand miles.
You guys do realize very often your car is driven half way and put on a different truck to finish the trip right? Or a driver switch will happen if the driver times out so to keep it going a new driver will often take it? Often transportation companies will have a distribution hub where everything goes and from there it gets regionally devided up.
It happens more than you realize. Unless its a small mom and pop operation, no.
Just because a guy shows up and drops off your car doesn't mean he did all the work for several hundred or thousand miles.