Geez sinker, UPS changed to driver release back in the late 70's, you're behind (or aging yourselff )

Dependiing on where you live dictates if you're required to sign. But, if we're in ouur truck driving away, we can leave it. lol. But on some of the rural routes I do, we leave them at gates and fenceposts per customer request. But, we normally will put them in a plastic bag first, not just leave under a tree.