gearFX

Is it customary to tip the driver upon unloading of your vehicle (at your residence, not the dealership), assuming they were on-time (not late) and the car obviously arrived intact (no collateral damage)?

If so, what's the standard amount (is it percentage based or is a flat amount the norm)? The shipping distance in my case is roughly 2500 miles, in case it matters.

LexVan

From 2015:

https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topi...rt-driver.html

From 2014:

https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topi...ry-driver.html

RJT

$100 is what we usually tip the driver. We have used Intercity at least a dozen times and it's always been a positive experience. Most of that experience is how the driver treats your car!

deutschmick

Have used Intercity X 4.

I've always given the driver a tip.

gearFX

Thank you all for your responses so far. Unfortunately, as a regular Rennlist member I can't access the Off Topic forums linked below (I guess premium membership has its privileges!)

duxsi

No trying to be facetious, but where does it end?
Will we be tipping the FEDEX driver next..

zirrah

Tip for service my dad always says. IMO, having a car delivered by truck qualifies. FedEx, does not.

LexVan

Sorry you didn't have access to OT. I did not notice that in your member profile. The "Cliff Notes" there say $0-200.

Take JoAnne's advice above. She's a class lady with more knowledge than most on Rennlist.

porshanut

i have to agree with DUXSI. Where does it end. Even the FED EX driver is providing a service! Everyone wants a tip!

The New 911

One question... How much does one Tip the Truck driver? Distance driven, courteous driver and overall experience, from pickup to drop off? I noticed that the car transport companies really go out of their way to hire the best drivers they can. Such as no Tickets or Points on their license, and drivers that have a good number of years driving safely. No Ace or Hot Shots within their pool of drivers. And they, the companies, tend to keep their drivers because they Pay very Well after their probationary period of driving for them.

I will say that carriers like intercity will go over every square inch of the car looking for scratches and dents, amongst other odds and ends, to ensure that the owner of the vehicle doesn't try to blame the carrier for anything that may have happened before transport.

-Ryan-

Oops! I didn't even think about tipping. I used intercity and they did a good job too.

deutschmick

You make a good point, and I get it.

I suppose though, if FedEx delivers to me a new GT3, I'll probably still tip the driver. YMMV

MJBird993

To answer the OP's Q: I don't tip the driver. I just paid nearly $2K to have my car shipped, that's enough.

77tony

I've shipped approx. 20-22 vehicles over the last 18-20 years. New and older, cars, trucks, rollers (no drivetrain), and have always used open transport. I request the driver to load my vehicle up top (unless it's a roller). This prevents vehicles above from dripping fluids onto the vehicle below. I tip the driver $ 50 if he is already full on the bottom and $ 100 if he has to move a few cars around and then have mine secured up top. Works for me and have never had an issue. Have saved $$ over the years opting out of enclosed transport and there are more open transporters available to pick up your vehicle. Try to use the same broker/transport co. every time you ship. Ask and they will usually knock $ 50 off if repeat customer-that helps with the tip ! T

RJT

Aww shucks. Thank you.