A Georgia homeowner has drawn attention online after venting his frustration with delivery drivers, referring to them as “idiots” for the way they handle his packages. His rant, posted on r/amazonprime, attracted thousands of viewers—but many commenters suggested he may be the one at fault. His main complaint was that drivers were not following his detailed delivery instructions, which Redditors argued was precisely the problem: “They don’t read the directions.”
Posting under the username The_Tolen_Mar on Reddit, the homeowner complained that Amazon delivery drivers had repeatedly ignored the instructions on his orders. “I have called customer service three times in the last week. This is ridiculous,” he wrote. According to his post, he has a designated box where he wants packages placed, but drivers continue to disregard his request.
The_Tolen_Mar said he had even put up signs with directions and arrows pointing drivers toward the box, but to no avail. “I want to add one that says, ‘Are you stupid?’” he vented. In the comments, he shared the full delivery instructions, which read: “Do not drop packages in front of the door. Look for the crate. All packages must be dropped in the crate, NOWHERE ELSE! The delivery location has a handicap ramp, and a red car is always parked at the Location.”
One commenter quickly identified a major issue: the instructions were so lengthy that many Amazon drivers likely would not stop to read them in full. “First sentence, all caps: PUT PACKAGE IN THE RED BOX,” the Redditor suggested. Another commenter agreed, noting that Amazon drivers in particular are often “hyper-focused on delivering ONLY and getting the evidence of the delivery” and may not take the time to read detailed notes.
Redditor Had a Negative Reaction Against the Customer Because Amazon Drivers Are Rushing To Make Deliveries
While many commenters acknowledged the demanding nature of physical labor and that they are racing against the clock, several others argued that some drivers still come across as rude or indifferent to customers, regardless of the pressure they face.
“Just find house, drop package at door, take picture, and RUN back to the truck. They are running way too fast and hard.”
“Bro, that looks like a drug den. No way I’m spending there more than half a second.”
“Sketchy front door probably distracting them from reading the sign or sticking around long enough to bother with a box.”
The sad truth for most delivery workers is that they are overworked, according to a comment. So even if this Georgia homeowner or other customers manage to do everything right, in the end, their packages’ fate still lies in their driver’s competence and mood.
