Category: Corporate Transportation

Is a Private Car Service an “Ordinary and Necessary” Expense?

In the past few years, with so many companies looking for ways to reduce business expenses, we’ve often heard the inquiry, “Why do we need a corporate car service?” It’s a valid question. In order to be tax-deductible, business transportation expenses much be both “ordinary and necessary.” According to the IRS, “An ordinary expense is one that is common and accepted in your trade or business. A necessary expense is one that is helpful and appropriate for your trade or business.” But this just touches on a larger question: whether a private car service provides value in line with its cost. Read More

A Heritage of Prestige in Transportation Services

In the world of luxury sedans, the Lincoln Continental holds a special place in history. The architect Frank Lloyd Wright once described the Continental as “the most beautiful car in the world” while John Steinbeck said “no other car so satisfied my soul.”

Because of this car’s heritage and cachet, many in the automotive industry were thrilled to hear that Lincoln Motor Company would be offering the iconic model once again, after a 15-year hiatus. Manufactured in Flat Rock, Michigan, the new Continental is the tenth generation of the line and the successor to the Lincoln MKS. Read More

There are many ways that companies can boost their bottom lines. You might think outsourcing a corporate car service is more expensive than letting employees drive to meetings and work. Corporate clients can actually cut expenses and increase productivity with such a program.  Here’s how:

Time is money.

Your time is important – and costs money. A car service will get your employees to their flights on time. Our pick-ups are done to maximize your employees’ time, cutting down on lost hours spent waiting at the airport gate.

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Finding the best executive car service for your company can be a daunting task.  There are so many companies from which to choose, each claiming to be the “best.”  How does one differentiate?  In order to break through the clutter, we offer 3 good questions to ask to begin your selection process.

How many years have you been in business and who are some of your clients?

As long as their fleet consists of all late date models, the longer a car service company has been in existence, the better; it reinforces their credibility and stability.  Also, make sure they have experience with a variety of different business sizes:  small, medium and large.   This will illustrate their flexibility.  Their fleet should consist of different types of vehicles to accommodate different sized passenger groups:  sedans, SUVs, vans, limousines, mini-coaches, full coaches, etc.  Executive car services that have large companies as clients are always a plus; it shows that they are capable of meeting the stringent demands and ongoing needs of a large organization, which can translate well when handling small and medium-sized businesses as well.

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