Maryland Domino’s Driver Refuses Snowstorm Delivery Over No Tip, Tells Customer to ‘Come Get It’
MARYLAND — A Domino’s delivery driver in Maryland is out of a job after a Ring camera captured him walking away with a customer’s pizza during a snowstorm when no tip was left — telling the customer they could “come get it” themselves.
The awkward and now-viral moment unfolded after a recent winter storm, when snow covered walkways and roads across the area. The footage has sparked a heated online debate over tipping culture, worker safety, and professionalism.
Ring Camera Captures Heated Exchange at the Door
In the video, the Domino’s driver is seen wearing a black hoodie and carefully walking up an unshoveled, snow-covered path while carrying a pizza box. He knocks on the door and waits as the customer answers.
The customer appears to hand over a receipt — with no tip included.
Almost immediately, the driver turns around and walks back toward his car with the pizza still in his hands, muttering loudly enough to be heard on camera:
“You can come get it. We’re not delivering for no tips today.”
Confused, the customer asks, “Come get it from your car?”
The driver responds bluntly, “What? No. You’re gonna have to come to the store to pick it up.”
Domino’s Confirms Driver Was Fired
According to reports circulating online, the delivery driver was terminated from his job shortly after the video spread across social media, with Domino’s citing unprofessional conduct.
Pizza Delivery Driver Walks Away With Pizza After Being Denied Tip (fired)
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While tipping is not legally required, Domino’s — like most delivery companies — expects drivers to complete deliveries regardless of gratuity.
Internet Reacts: Split Between Laughs and Outrage
Social media users were quick to weigh in, and reactions were sharply divided.
One Reddit user joked, “‘Come get it from your car?’ 🤣 Honestly, valid question.”
Another pointed out the conditions, writing, “I would never order pizza without shoveling my driveway and steps.”
Others sided with the driver, especially given the weather.
“Ordering delivery during a snowstorm and not tipping is wild,” one Instagram commenter said.
Another added, “Clean your driveway and learn to tip — or don’t order.”
Some, however, argued that refusing service crossed a professional line, regardless of circumstances.
Snowstorms, Safety, and the Tipping Debate
The incident has reignited an ongoing debate in the U.S. over tipping culture, especially for delivery workers who often rely on tips to make up a significant portion of their income — and who take on added risk during severe weather.
While many sympathized with the driver’s frustration, others pointed out that refusing delivery ultimately cost him his job.
A Viral Moment With Real Consequences
What started as a tense exchange at a front door has now become a cautionary tale — for customers and workers alike. For some, it’s a reminder to tip generously during harsh conditions. For others, it’s a lesson about professionalism in customer-facing roles.
Do you think the driver was justified, or did he cross the line by walking off with the pizza? Share your thoughts and keep the conversation going with CabarrusWeekly.com, where viral moments and real-world consequences collide.
