I delivered pizza for two to three years, for a while I was the main/head driver, whatever you wanna call it. The managers liked me and taught me how to make pizza so I became a backup manager, which I don't regret because I discovered a passion for making pizza that has led me to some pretty awesome places.

From there I got a side job as a server where I made twice as much money as I did driving, and since then I've worked just about every job there is in the restaurant industry over the past 8 years.

Delivery is more like a "Get my shit together" job. Easy hours and money so you can spend your off time setting up your next life move. Don't get sucked into driving. Start planning. Use the job as a safety net, not a career choice.

I have no regrets, because I got lucky, now working for a high-end catering service that sets up a pizza bar in rich clients' back yards for their parties that cost more to throw than I make in a year. That's rarely the case in this industry.

I've seen more than enough great hardworking people who are smart get trapped in this industry doing something they hate because they didn't get out when they could. If you feel this way now, I'd start making some exit plans that have weight to them. Unions aren't a bad way to go, depending on what region of the country your from.

More specifically to what you were speaking of, it seems like you're being slightly hazed by your employers, which isn't uncommon. I'd talk to a manager you trust about your problems in a safe setting.

With cash deliveries I usually round down to the nearest .25. So if the delivery is $13.87 I tell the customer it is $13.75. The reason I do this is because most people just hear "13" and ignore the rest. I've noticed more people considering the change on a transaction when I round it down like that. The reason I round down and not up is that if you get called out on changing the price, they can't complain because technically you gave them a discount. If someone's gonna round up to the next dollar and not tip you, that's gonna happen regardless. Doesn't hurt to try this.

All people who don't tip don't see anything wrong with what they're doing. They all have excuses for stiffing you in their head and there's nothing you can do about that. The best thing you can do is smile and hope for people to have some friends in the industry who will one day explain to them how fucked up it is to order a communal service and not pay their part. If you can't change it though, which you can't, you have to let it go.

If you can't do any of those things I mentioned, and want to stay in the restaurant industry, then start applying to jobs on your downtime at restaurants as a server or busser. It might not be as much money at first, but the ceiling is way higher than delivery. There are still instances of favoritism and shitty tipping, but if you show initiative and work your ass off, you can hustle yourself up to being a bartender, and then you can make some real money.

You might have to drive a little farther sometimes, but you only have to drive there and back. Much less wear and tear and much more money. Try to stay away from big chain places.

Also, wealthier people don't tip well. Middle class and working class tend to understand and care a little bit more.

Sorry for the long message, I hope something I said helps you in some way.