Tipping transport drivers...


05redrich

GT Owner
Feb 20, 2006
136
MA
Thoughts? On pickup? On delivery? both? how much?

No idea how much the driver gets from what I am paying.

thanks
 
I thought $40 was a fitting # :cheers
 
$100 for one way, round trip like Indy or Wixsom, I gave $200. My Indy driver got tickets to the event and rode to and from the track with me on race day, plus $100. These guys are princes and should be treated accordingly.
 
Dealer to destination, (split 1k), 40$ to driver :thumbsup
 
The great mystery

This chapter was obviously missing out of my "book of manhood". Transport drivers, big game guides, moving crews, to name a few. Even after asking many knowledgeable people I could never come up with a proper amount or percentage so I always use 10% of the bill. $300 to the driver/guide if the billed amount for shipping/hunt is $3000. I don't have a clue if this has been taken as generous or as stingy. :confused I am interested in how others have handled this.

Chip
 
This chapter was obviously missing out of my "book of manhood". Transport drivers, big game guides, moving crews, to name a few. Even after asking many knowledgeable people I could never come up with a proper amount or percentage so I always use 10% of the bill. $300 to the driver/guide if the billed amount for shipping/hunt is $3000. I don't have a clue if this has been taken as generous or as stingy. :confused I am interested in how others have handled this.

Chip

I guess there are a lot of things to consider. Like How professional/skilled occupation are you dealing with? Like you dont tip your doctor. Are you dealing with the owner or employee? I tip employee's better. Did they go out of there way to give above average service? Then I tip more. But I think 10% is more than generous for service that is not generally thought of as a tipping job. Such as:thumbsup your bartender or waiter.
 
$75 to Fed ex custom critical, one way
 
Chip,
I think your on target. Every driver I met has been an outstanding operator.
 
yeah I was thinking what chip said. Thanks for the comments! CA here we come!