In this era of online shopping, getting packages delivered is pretty much the norm. What isn’t always the norm is the way in which those packages arrive at our door.
From the drivers who may as well hurl our stuff out the window as they drive by to the drivers who take utmost care, there’s a little bit of everything out there. So follow me as I share some inspiring examples of deliveries. Some might make you laugh out loud, some might make you shed a tear. Several of them will just restore your faith in the people who deliver your envelopes and packages to your door.
1. Bear at Door
Nope, I don’t think I could find fault with a driver over this one. On the “never gonna happen” scale of 1 to 10, I’d put getting past a bear to deliver a package at about 15.
2. Well, That Stinks
I’m torn. I want to give the driver credit for trying to complete the delivery, but just chucking it through the window? What if it destroyed some priceless objects when it landed? What if it landed in the toilet?
3. Silence, Please
This young man could be a lesson in respect to others. May 4th is the National Remembrance Day in The Netherlands for those who were lost as a result of war or terrorism. If he was late with the pizza, I hope his customer understood.
4. The “Best” Amazon Guy
Who hasn’t heard about deliveries left at the door getting stolen? Here’s an Amazon driver doing his part to keep a package safe from would-be thieves.
5. 21st Century Pony Express?
I’m in awe of this. A pizza delivery that went above and beyond. No gas in Brazil, so pizza deliveries were being on horseback.
6. Turkey Time
Most mail carriers worry about dogs. Does this guy worry about the wild turkeys that follow him from house to house? He doesn’t seem too worried about getting pecked to death.
7. Someone Loves Ollie
This mailman cared enough to confirm with Ollie’s owner that he was well enough again to eat treats—despite Ollie’s assurance that he was. The good news is Ollie is getting his daily treats again.
8. A Whole New Meaning to Going Postal
When this postman saw packages he’d just delivered stolen by a group of teens he went into action. He chased them down, scared them off, and retrieved the packages.
9. Feng Shui or a Disappearing Act?
Look, it a pillow! Oh, wait. That’s a package. This is the work of a crafty mail carrier.
10. Put Under Doormat
Well, kudos to the delivery person on their customer service. As for the homeowner, what were you thinking?
11. Superhero Postman
Sometimes it’s all about having a positive attitude on the job. This guy takes it a step further! (And isn’t afraid of wearing red striped tights.)
12. Kevin the Bone
I’m glad Kevin has retained his sense of humor. It appears Alife took a bite out of him at some point in the past.
13. Respect for a Vet
This postman showed his respect as a motorcade for a WWII that passed by. “Neither snow nor rain” takes on a whole new meaning here.
14. Things That Make You Go Hmm
This driver wants to know why the psychic he was delivering to needed to ask “Who is it?” when he knocked on the door. Someone isn’t building up their credibility!
15. Smiley Face With a Twist
Who says emojis are restricted to digital? I wonder if the driver was even aware of the message they were leaving.
16. Going Above and Beyond
Chasing escaped rabbits isn’t in the job description, but this postman didn’t hesitate. He got them back in the yard and even secured the gate.
17. Your Pizza Will Arrive Hot and Dry
Imagine how bad a one submerged pizza would look –or taste? This driver was doing his best to make sure someone would never find out.
18.Can Poncho Be Bought?
Poncho the chihuahua apparently hates the mailman? What did the mailman do? Gifted him with a package of bacon treats. Are they BFFs now?
19. Philosopher Moonlighting as a Delivery Guy
Image getting this positive note along with your Amazon delivery. You have to wonder if the timing was good and the someone received it when it was most appropriate.
20. Pizza And a Pup
So the delivery man brought along a side kick. Personally, I don’t know how I feel about this. I’m a dog lover, but I really don’t want my food arriving at the door with a pet in tow.
21. Camouflage
I love these delivery guys who get creative in how they leave packages. Something left in full view on the porch is bound to disappear in some neighborhoods, so this is thoughtful.
22. Does He Get an A For Effort?
We’ve talked about the efforts some drivers will make to hide your packages. Is that what this is about? Or are those twigs securing it to the gate? You decide!
23. Immovable Objects
I’m not sure if this delivery driver was afraid of the racoons or just didn’t want to disturb them. Either way, the package wasn’t delivered.
24. I Just Want to be Friends
The UPS guy is clearly trying to make friends, and came bearing gifts. I wonder if they Milk Bone worked.
25. Meet You at Burger King
What a thoughtful—not to mention practical—driver! Instead of making the customer drive who knows how far to a depot, they could get their package while the driver took a dinner break in the neighborhood.
26. A Perfect Fit
What are the chances of finding the perfect slot for your package? Of course, depending on how tight it was wedged in there, the customer might have had a hard time getting it back out.
27. Proof of Delivery
The new thing is for the delivery guy to leave you a picture as proof that your package arrived at you door. Perhaps there needs to be more that identifies your doorway and less about the driver? Just a thought.
28. All I Want for Christmas
This young man is autistic and has an obsession with UPS trucks. Guess what the local UPS driver gifted him with over the holidays?
29. Lost and Delivered
When a FedEx driver found a lost dog on his route, he brought him on board. Thankfully, he was able to make a special delivery and return the dog to his owner.
30. Wait, You Aren’t the Regular Driver
This squirrel followed a delivery man to 9 doors and back to his truck. Turns out the regular driver supplies peanuts. I guess it had to do some old fashioned foraging that day.
31. Look at Those Sad Faces
Who says all dogs hate the mail man? These guys are clearly traumatized that one of their favorite humans wasn’t where he should be that day.
32. Carlos, The Mailman
Hmm. Did Carlos want the people on his route to see him dressed in something other than his regular postal uniform? Or is there a deeper meaning to this?
33. Let Me Congratulate You
So he got his undergraduate degree but missed the ceremony. Not sure my next move would be to ask the mailman for a re-enactment, but whatever. He seems happy with it!
34. Guys, Harry is Retiring!
Harry the postman is retiring and some of the dogs on his route get 2 treats every time he’s there. I hope the next mail man is just as nice to them, don’t you?
35. Life Imitates Art?
Or would this be art imitating life? Someone’s real life mailman looks just like the mailman in the show Rick and Morty.
36. I Guess it Depends on How Smart Your Husband Is
Okay, guys. I want to know just how many of you would fall for this. Hopefully not too many of you, but at least the driver tried.
37. That’s a Wilson Volleyball
This FedEx driver has clearly seen the movie Castaway. He has a Wilson volleyball in the truck. I wonder how close their friendship has become.
38. I’ll Make it Fit Even if it Really Doesn’t
Ever got a package crammed so tight into your mailbox you think you might not be able to extract it. It seems some mail carriers are really proud of that fact.
39. Tony in the Hood
Tony decided to leave a nice cheerful holiday message for the people on his route. Doesn’t that face just scream “happy holidays?”
40. Seems Appropriate
If you were delivering to this address, I bet you would leave parcels here too. I mean, what better place, right?
41. Not The Standard Uniform
Am I the only one wondering what the bet was that he obviously lost? And why he would let someone take a picture they can later use against him?
42. Above and Beyond—Literally
I’m impressed by the lengths some drivers will go to to ensure your packages’ safety. And their assumption you are able to get them down without killing yourself.
43. 21st Century Sleigh?
It seems Santa has a new way of getting around. But doesn’t a delivery truck make perfect sense?
44. Look at That Face!
Clearly the mailman can’t resist her either. He brings her special treats.
45. Don’t Mess With The Postal Service
And in other news today, tensions continue to escalate between UPS and USPS. A UPS driver and his package were targeted today.
46. Come Back! There’s a Key Under the Mat!
Don’t you hate it when a package is delivered when you’re not at home. Imagine being home and not able to get to it!
47. Nope. This is Taking Customer Service Too Far!
Really? Someone actually asked for a pizza to be delivered directly to their bedroom? And a female driver complied? I don’t believe it. Do you?
48. I’m Not Crying!
This is so sweet. In a world surrounded by bitter people, this old guy who had just lost his wife a year earlier is bidding a fond goodbye to someone on his route.
49. The Extra Mile—Literally
I guess when you want a McDonald’s shake nothing else will do. Despite the fact there are multiple drinks on that order already. Oh well, the customer was willing to pay.
50. I Wonder if They Can Deliver on That
Seriously, I looked at this about 50 times before I saw what I just saw. Do you see what I finally saw?
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