Do you tip long distance movers?

[DebbieB]

I've always thought you were supposed to tip movers, but you don't have to feed them. Of course, it's nice if you do. As for how much to tip them this article explains the arguments on both sides and gives some suggestions ($10 for half $20 for full day). Sounds about right with what I've tipped in the past.

I did a local move, I tipped each of the 3 guys $20. They did a good job, the rate was by the hour and they finished under the time in the estimate so I paid less. No lunch, I may have offered water.

 

[jerseygal]

Absolutely I would! These are your possessions-encourage them to be taken care of! It's hard,hard work.Yes,and I'd give lunch and drinks,too.

We also have moved several times and all of our moves have been in the summer. These guys work very hard, the furniture is so heavy and it is hot out. We provide lunch, drinks throughout the day, and tip. Good luck with your move!

 

[clh2]

We did a move about 2years ago. We provided lunch and dinner. The movers worked from 6:30 Amuntil about 7:30 pm. They worked their butts off.

We provided lunch, dinner and soda/water. And, yes we tipped each guy (one was an owner).

The reason for tipping-the final move total was about $500 less than the estimate.

I’m glad we provided lunch and dinner. The movers explained to us-if they need to take the moving truck out for lunch-it totally slows down the progress they are making. By having lunch and dinner, they were each able to stop when it was convenient for each of them, and the flow of things kept the their guys moving.

I should add-i do not generally tip just for someone “doing their jobs”l

And-probably the best tip-we’ve recommended them to other people we know.

 

[RangerPooh]

When we did around town moves it would be the same crew helping to load/unload and we'd provide a tip at the end as well as pizza for lunch. When doing long distance moves we tip at the load and unload as they are separate crews, as well as provide pizza for lunch.

When we did a lot of around town moves, we often had the same crew of guys help us move. We lived in a college town where we rented and moved yearly as homes would be rentals one year and on the market the next. Extremely frustrating. The guys were great and took care of us as we were repeat customers who referred them to friends.

 

[cschario]

May be a little late to the party here, but I highly recommend using <edited advertisement>. They are nationwide and I have had great success with them. I've used them for both a local move and a move across the US. They are honest and were very reliable for me. You can learn more about their services by googling <edited advertisement>

 

[mjkacmom]

Ah another spam zombie thread...

 

[NotUrsula]

This is a hard question. If the person works for a major van line, probably not, as they are usually full-time employees who are well-paid and get a meal allowance.
Local moving companies, however, are sometimes a different animal. A lot of them use part-time workers who are paid by the hour, and usually only a couple of dollars above minimum.

 

[ashley0139]

May be a little late to the party here, but I highly recommend using <edited>. They are nationwide and I have had great success with them. I've used them for both a local move and a move across the US. They are honest and were very reliable for me. You can learn more about their services by googling <edited>

Oh only like 2 years.

Actually I'm glad to read this thread though. I'm doing my first company provided long distance move in a few months so this has been helpful to read.

 

[skyblue17]

The last time I moved, which was not long distance, the movers reminded me between loading the truck and driving to the new place that tipping was customary. I had already planned to tip them considerably (I had more stuff than I had originally signed up for, and there were multiple flights of stairs involved) but I reminded him that he would get the tip once the job was complete.

I personally don't think wage should come into play when it comes to work like this. If you want to tip, tip. If they did a great job, tip. You are trusting them with everything you own, and while it is their job to take care of your items, it's still nice to give a little extra for doing so and eliminating worry on your end. I mean, when I went zip-lining, it was the job of the people hooking me onto the lines to make sure I didn't plunge to my death, but I still tipped them when I was done because they literally had my life in their hands and were pretty chill about the whole concept.

 

[Cindy's Mom]

Yes - I tip anyone who has control of my stuff. I would tip them as soon as they pulled up in front of my house. "here fella's, lunch is on me" is my go to line for service people in my home.

 

[jerrywilliams]

Wow, 20 % is a very good tip. When are you moving next time, do you need help?
Jokes aside, expomovers guys proved to be very reliable after so many different moves. We have changed flats, houses, offices and all the equipment and personal things arrived safely to the new points.

 

[_19disnA]

Similar recent discussion here............

https://www.disboards.com/threads/tipping-and-treats-for-movers.3689080/

We have moved several times over the years and never tipped the moving company. There are many people you might interact with and only some of them actually 'move' things for you.