Important Safety Tips for Chauffeurs

The founder and CEO of Riverside, California-based Grech Motors, Ed Grech oversees the company’s development and production of a range of luxury ground transportation vehicles, including its Sprinter and Freightliner series. A frequent sponsor of the National Limousine Association, Ed Grech advocates for continued education within the ground transportation industry. Chauffeurs are key to the success of many transportation companies, so here are some useful safety tips for chauffeurs.

1. Always look ahead – Chauffeurs must provide timely services while offering clients a smooth driving experience. To achieve this, they must look further ahead than most other drivers, allowing them to anticipate and react to potential issues ahead of time.

2. Know your blind spots – Long vehicles have more blind spots than their shorter counterparts and many motorists may not be aware of them. Chauffeurs must exercise caution to avoid accidents in the three key long vehicle blind spots, which are directly behind the vehicle, just behind the vehicle’s side mirrors, and the side that is just ahead of the driver’s seat.

3. Consistent checks – Examine your vehicle prior to every shift, checking the mirrors, horn, and fluid levels. Additionally, pay particular attention to tire pressure and the vehicle’s brakes, especially when carrying extra weight due to luggage or multiple passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions about the NLA’s PAC

Ed Grech draws on more than 30 years of experience in luxury coachbuilding manufacturing industry in his work as the CEO of Grech Motors. Finding continued success through a desire to educate himself and others in the industry, Ed Grech maintains membership to the National Limousine Association (NLA), which operates a Political Action Committee (PAC). Here are some frequently asked questions about the NLA’s PAC.

Q. What is a PAC?
A. A PAC is a special fund that collects contributions from an organization’s members to fund political campaigns in support of candidates, legislation, and ballot initiatives that will benefit the organization’s members.

Q. What is the NLA PAC’s goal?
A. The NLA’s PAC backs political candidates who understand, support, and protect the luxury ground transportation sector. The PAC offers the NLA and its members a stronger voice in Washington.

Q. Who can contribute to the PAC?
A. Anybody in the United States may contribute to the NLA’s PAC, regardless of membership status with the NLA. All contributions are voluntary and cannot exceed $5,000 annually. Further, contributions must come from personal funds, paid via check or credit card, and are not tax-deductible.