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Should You Tip Auto Transport Drivers?

Published by Joe Webster.

Should You Tip Auto Transport Drivers?

The question of whether you should tip a driver is one that many of our customers have, and for good reason. After all, it is a delivery service and one in which the care and safety are a top priority. However, tipping a mover is considered a courtesy and not an expectation. While it’s not expected that you tip the driver, it is always a nice surprise when it happens.

The price doesn’t include a gratuity, but he is an employee and gets paid by the company. Secondly, it’s already a fairly expensive undertaking to have it moved in most cases, so it’s perfectly understandable if you want to add a tip on top of an already high price tag.

Why Do People Tip Car Movers?

Over the years, our drivers have been tipped many times, and there are usually a couple of reasons why customers do tip. Here are some of those reasons and a brief explanation of each.

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Luxury or Classic Autos

Those who move luxury or classic cars sometimes will tip the driver, largely because what they’re hauling has either a high value, or is a rare vehicle (sometimes both). For these customers, the automobile that they’re having moved isn’t just a daily driver they need delivered from one city to another, it represents an investment of time and money that they’ve put into the auto to restore it or maintain its great condition. Since these types of shipments tend to have a higher cost and involve more precious cargo, it’s not uncommon for the owners to offer him a tip upon delivery.

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Repeat Customers

Those who have used our services on multiple occasions will sometimes offer a tip as well. Since they’ve been happy enough with the service in the past to request it again, it stands to reason that they appreciate the reliability and trustworthiness of working with a high-quality company. Additionally, repeat customers can often get a discount which lowers the overall price they pay, which makes a small tip relatively negligible in terms of the total cost.

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Excellent Service

And finally, the quality of the service is something that customers will feel inclined to tip for (which is kind of the point of any sort of tip). Service-related tips can be due to several different things. If someone requests a special type of service, such as enclosed or door-to-door delivery, they appreciate it when it is executed properly and as expected. Similarly, if he is willing to accommodate any sort of special request related to delivery time, scheduling, or other similar functions, they may also tip. Something that is tied to both of those examples and that we consider a necessary part of the job, is good communication. If your car is going to be delivered slightly earlier than expected, that’s not a benefit if you’re not aware of it. Likewise, any delays (usually related to weather or road conditions), should be communicated with the customer, which is why we consider good communication and friendly customer service one of the hallmarks of the services we provide.

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Joe Webster always knew the auto transport industry would be a great career option. And with decades of experience, Joe is now an established consultant for A1 Auto Transport.

Joe was born in Santa Cruz, California. During high school, Joe worked as a mechanic; a job continued to work part-time during his bachelor's degree.

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