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Since I have had the same experiences, maybe I can help you improve the situation.
Although internet shopping has been a boon to rural life, delivering to backwoods residences is the bane of the delivery industry. Just like the post office, utilities (phone, electric), any attempt to price across the board results in dense city locations subsidising places like yours.
The bother extends to the drivers too, because they are given no-excuse efficiency goals or the length of shifts depend on getting all the deliveries done.
You can complain to the companies that you are not getting what you paid for, but remember, you're not among their prized customers - they would really hope you just went away.
The better approach is to chat up and get to know your delivery personnel - make them enjoy calling on you. It may take a while, seeing how difficult it is to meet them, but with a little effort you'll gain a new neighbor. And what I found out: make sure you provide a decent place to turn that truck around and keep the overhanging branches well clear along that mile-long dirt path.
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