James E. Cannon wrote:

It's not that I felt so grateful that I "wanted" to tip (I already paid $125
for shipping), I just don't want to be seen as a cheapskate and maybe pay
for it later with late/damaged shipments if I do business with the same
driver again.


Isn't that rather cynical? I mean really--expecting that the SAME
driver is going to damage upcoming shipments to you purposely and
vindictively, because you didn't pay him "protection"?? Good grief,
man, that's not how it works! If you go to a restaurant and order a
couple of $35+ meals for you and the missus and leave a $5 tip, THAT'S
considered being a cheapskate, as anyone paying for that expensive of a
meal can certainly afford a 50% tip.

Dave