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What to do in the Event of a Limo Accident

10/25/2012 4:55:34 AM
No matter how much trust you put into your drivers and regardless of how safe and responsible they are behind the wheel, sometimes accidents and collisions can happen anyway. Sometimes things suddenly spring up on the road without any warning and leave a reliable driver searching for answers. Because accidents can happen at any time, it’s important your drivers know what to do in the aftermath. 

Safety Best Practices for Limo Drivers

10/19/2012 5:38:03 AM

Being confident in the ability of your drivers is an important aspect of owning a limo service, but are your employees aware of the best practices for keeping everyone safe while they are  behind the wheel? Your business is a client based service, but you’re also in charge of their safety and well-being, and if you fail in either of these areas you could be subject to liability claims on your limo insurance policy. Here are some tips for limo driver safety you can share with your employees:

Everything You Need to Know About a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

10/10/2012 8:55:59 AM

Acquiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is an important step for any driver whether it is the driver of a limousine, taxi or bus. A CDL is necessary in order to operate any vehicle commercially, but how does one obtain a commercial license and what are the different types and requirements involved? Here is what livery companies should know about CDLs.

Deciding Between a New or Used Vehicle for Your Business

10/2/2012 7:52:06 AM

Is your livery service looking for a new vehicle? Depending on the type of service you offer, it may be a tough decision choosing between a new and used vehicle to add to your fleet. Since customer satisfaction is one of your primary goals, it’s tough to settle for anything less than the best. Here is a breakdown of new and used vehicles.

Obtaining a Livery Plate for Your Limousine

9/26/2012 9:26:19 AM
Are you looking to get your business going and get your limousine out on the road? Before you can do either, you must obtain a livery plate from the Massachusetts DMV.

Limo Companies: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Part 5

9/17/2012 11:28:25 AM
Welcome back to the fifth and final installment in our Independent Contractor vs. Employees series. Last week (will link to blog last week once it is posted), we discussed the common law factor test that the IRS established to distinguish an employee from a contractor. While this test “worked” for a while, it wasn’t until 2004 that a scarcely noticed amendment changed the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ standard for determining whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor.

Limo Companies: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Part 4

9/10/2012 5:35:53 AM
Our discussion on independent contractors versus employees in the livery business continues! Over the past few weeks, we have gone over the definitions of both independent contractors and employees, discussed two types of livery services and even discussed the complicated “grey area” that comes about when both services overlap.

Limo Companies: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Part 3

9/4/2012 10:35:38 AM
Welcome to Part 3 of our blog series: independent contractors vs. employees. Last week, we focused on the two types of distinct livery services; the dispatch service and the transport service. While both have clear differences, there is always going to be “grey area.” This week, let’s take a look at this “grey area” and what sort of questions it may lead to.

Limo Companies: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Part 2

8/27/2012 5:21:10 AM

Last week, we began discussing the article that Wolpert Insurance’s owner, Robert Mucci, has put together. The article focuses on the hot topic of independent contractors versus employees in the limousine and livery industry. We began by discussing the difference between the two in our blog last week. (this will be linked to the blog last week once it is published on the site) This week, we would like to zero in on these two types of distinct services: the dispatch service and the transport service.

Limo Companies: Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Part 1

8/20/2012 8:02:20 AM

Wolpert Insurance owner, Robert Mucci, has put together a great article that discusses the independent contractors versus the employees in the livery business. Over the next few weeks, we will be discussing a few of his main points from the article.