Tip delivery driver?
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 760
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From: Round Lake Il
I just had a car shipped from Toronto. The driver covered the car with plastic and also brought the extra exhaust for me. I gave him $150 as a thank you.
If it showed up covered in dirt and scratched I would have given zero so like anything else it depends on the level of service.
If it showed up covered in dirt and scratched I would have given zero so like anything else it depends on the level of service.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 100
Likes: 5
From: York PA
I was clearly confusing the initial delivery to the dealer from bowling green with having someone ship your car via a private carrier. If I was having car shipped I'd tip 20% of the cost so depending how far across the country a few hundred dollars.
The drivers making deliveries to the dealer I'd say many buyers aren't there for that as dealer may not call you until it's already unloaded. I happened to be there when it arrived and found the guy to be helpful so I have him 20 bucks some here Think that insulting or cheap of me but I've been a commercial contractor for over 15 yrs can't say I was ever tipped or would ever imagined someone doing so.
The drivers making deliveries to the dealer I'd say many buyers aren't there for that as dealer may not call you until it's already unloaded. I happened to be there when it arrived and found the guy to be helpful so I have him 20 bucks some here Think that insulting or cheap of me but I've been a commercial contractor for over 15 yrs can't say I was ever tipped or would ever imagined someone doing so.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 323
Likes: 22
From: Pennsylvania
I was clearly confusing the initial delivery to the dealer from bowling green with having someone ship your car via a private carrier. If I was having car shipped I'd tip 20% of the cost so depending how far across the country a few hundred dollars.
The drivers making deliveries to the dealer I'd say many buyers aren't there for that as dealer may not call you until it's already unloaded. I happened to be there when it arrived and found the guy to be helpful so I have him 20 bucks some here Think that insulting or cheap of me but I've been a commercial contractor for over 15 yrs can't say I was ever tipped or would ever imagined someone doing so.
The drivers making deliveries to the dealer I'd say many buyers aren't there for that as dealer may not call you until it's already unloaded. I happened to be there when it arrived and found the guy to be helpful so I have him 20 bucks some here Think that insulting or cheap of me but I've been a commercial contractor for over 15 yrs can't say I was ever tipped or would ever imagined someone doing so.
*Edit: the poster above you tipped the guy $20 when he got it delivered from dealer to house, so maybe those were directed to him. But if he's a regular dealer-trade driver, they don't need a huge tip. Rarely get one at all.
Last edited by sp330; Jan 8, 2015 at 12:36 PM.
Jukebox Graduate
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 857
Likes: 3
From: Saint Louis MO
If there is something unusual about what they did for you, versus everyone else, tip them for it. A special accommodation, an unusual physical location that made it more difficult or prolonged their day (what should have taken 20 minutes took an hour)etc.
If it's a standard commercial delivery like any other, I don't think it's necessary.
If it's a standard commercial delivery like any other, I don't think it's necessary.
Last edited by dwward; Jan 8, 2015 at 06:19 PM.
