"James E. Cannon" wrote in message
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I've decided that this is on-topic for this NG since many of us order
large tools that have to be delivered freight.

When a truck driver drops a pallet in your garage, is he expecting a tip?
How much? What do you think?

It's never a question with the UPS guy since he is already gone before I
can even answer the door, but the freight guy is a different story.

This is why the whole concept of tipping sucks.


Not necessary as you have paid for the service. I assure you that when he
delivers to a regular retail store he does not get a tip.
However if you feel grateful enough, by all means tip the guy. I