National Limousine Association Membership: Statement of Professional Participation and Standards

Purpose

This document provides a description of Detailed Drivers' membership in the National Limousine Association (NLA) and explains the relationship between that membership and industry practices, compliance expectations, and professional standards. This document does not constitute a regulatory approval or an endorsement by any government authority.

Overview of the National Limousine Association

The National Limousine Association (NLA) is a national professional trade association representing licensed ground transportation operators. The association's activities focus on:

• Promoting safety and compliance within the chauffeured transportation sector;
• Supporting education and best practices for industry operators;
• Engaging in advocacy related to transportation regulation and public policy;
• Facilitating information exchange among members.

Membership is limited to organizations that meet defined eligibility criteria and operate within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.

Detailed Drivers: Company Profile

Detailed Drivers is a chauffeured transportation service based in New York City, operating licensed black car, executive, and corporate transportation services in the New York metro area and surrounding regions. Services include airport transfers, corporate travel logistics, group transportation, and executive chauffeured service.

The company maintains a fleet of commercially registered vehicles and employs drivers with appropriate local licences and authorities where required.

Membership Eligibility and Standards

Eligibility

Membership in the NLA requires operators to satisfy eligibility criteria that typically include, but are not limited to:

• Holding valid operating authority under relevant local, state, or federal regulations;
• Maintaining required commercial insurance coverage;
• Adhering to applicable safety and maintenance standards;
• Demonstrating ongoing operational compliance.

These criteria are intended to align membership with entities that function as professional ground transportation providers rather than informal or unregulated services.

Expectations of Membership

NLA members are expected to:

• Observe a code of professional ethics as defined by the association;
• Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements;
• Participate in continuing education and industry updates;
• Support the association's efforts in safety, compliance, and public policy engagement.

Membership does not confer regulatory authority, certification of safety performance, or exemption from existing governmental requirements.

Relationship to Operational Compliance

Detailed Drivers' NLA membership reflects participation in an established industry organization that prioritizes standards for professional ground transportation. The association's focus on safety, compliance, and professionalism aligns with widely accepted principles in regulated transportation sectors.

It is important to note:

• NLA membership is not a substitute for municipal or state licensing (e.g., New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) permits or similar regulatory approvals);
• NLA does not conduct direct regulatory oversight of members' operational activities;
• Member status does not imply third-party certification of safety, reliability, or compliance beyond membership requirements.

Safety, Insurance, and Driver Standards

While the NLA promotes industry best practices, regulatory responsibility for safety, driver vetting, and insurance compliance remains with the operator and applicable authorities. Industry practices typically include:

• Commercial vehicle insurance and liability coverage consistent with jurisdictional requirements;
• Driver background checks and qualification verification in accordance with local regulations;
• Regular vehicle maintenance and inspection protocols.

Association membership may serve as a reference point for industry engagement but should not be interpreted as an independent audit or verification of specific compliance performance.

Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice

The NLA encourages professional conduct within the ground transportation industry. This includes adherence to:

• Lawful operations under relevant regulatory frameworks;
• Transparent business practices;
• Cooperation with safety and enforcement agencies;
• Ethical engagement with clients and stakeholders.

Membership signifies alignment with the association's articulated ethics and standards but does not create regulatory obligations beyond existing law.

Advocacy and Policy Engagement

The NLA engages with government agencies and industry stakeholders on policy issues that affect the for-hire transportation sector. Areas of engagement may include:

• Regulatory standards for safety and insurance;
• Interaction between municipal regulators and professional ground transportation providers;
• Legislative initiatives affecting operator compliance requirements.

Detailed Drivers' participation in the NLA provides exposure to industry perspectives in these policy discussions.

Limitations of Membership

NLA membership should be interpreted with the following limitations:

• Not a government endorsement: Membership does not constitute official approval by any regulatory body.
• Not regulatory authority: The NLA does not enforce government regulations or supersede government compliance requirements.
• Operational compliance remains the company's responsibility: Regulatory compliance, safety adherence, insurance coverage, and legal operation remain obligations of Detailed Drivers under applicable law.

Contact and Verification

Detailed Drivers
24 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
Phone: (888) 420-0177
Website: https://www.detaileddrivers.com/

Verification of membership status or further inquiries regarding professional standards may be directed to the National Limousine Association or Detailed Drivers' corporate offices.