What does a Limo Driver do?

Limo Drivers provide luxury transportation for businesses and individuals. Limo Drivers offer a combination of professional support, seamless customer service and practical assistance that helps passengers feel safe while commuting. Limo Drivers care for clients and ensure they arrive on time for important meetings, flights and high-profile events.

Limo Driver skills and qualifications

In your Limo Driver job description, you might emphasize skills and qualifications for safe routes, timely arrivals and a positive passenger experience, such as:

• A valid driver’s license (at a minimum) and a clean driving record
• A successful background check
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of the area’s main thoroughfares, neighborhoods and popular establishments
• Proficiency with GPS systems and other route-planning tools, such as Waze or Google Maps
• Ability to be discreet and protect high-profile clients’ privacy
• Basic knowledge of vehicle upkeep and daily maintenance needs

Limo Driver experience requirements

Applicants need a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, but customer service experience can also be beneficial. If the applicant doesn’t have prior Chauffeur experience, they might have transferable skills from Retail Associate, Front Desk Agent or Restaurant Server positions.

Experience working with or maintaining luxury vehicles may also be useful. Consider whether applicants can perform basic vehicle upkeep, such as refilling gas, adding air to tires and cleaning the interior and exterior to your company’s standards.

Limo Driver education and training requirements

Since formal education isn’t a requirement for Limo Drivers, you may use skills-first hiring to identify leading candidates. Check for candidates who demonstrate professionalism and can navigate the surrounding areas.

Your Limo Driver job profile may also mention training and driving certifications relevant to luxury car driving, such as defensive driving courses or the National Limousine Association’s (NLA) PAX Certification.

Job description samples for similar positions

If this Limo Driver job description template isn’t quite what you’re looking for, you might try these job descriptions for related positions:

• Local Driver
• Taxi Cab Driver
• Shuttle Driver
• Delivery Driver

Limo Driver job description FAQs

Do Limo Drivers always drive limousines?

Limo Drivers often drive limousines, but they may also operate stretch limos, town cars, SUV-style limos and other luxury vehicles. Employers may also hire Limo Drivers to drive party buses and shuttle buses for special events.

Are Limo Drivers full-time employees?

Limo Drivers may be full-time employees, part-time employees or independent contractors. Independent contractors work for themselves rather than for a limousine or event company. They may own the vehicle or use their skills to drive vehicles owned by the contracting organization or client.

Who do Limo Drivers work for?

Companies that most often hire Limo Drivers include private limousine companies, hotels and resorts, casinos, airport transportation companies and private businesses, such as elite clubs and restaurants. Limo Drivers may also work directly for a corporation, transporting important clients and top-level employees or for individuals needing dedicated transportation.

Do Limo Drivers need a special license?

In some states, a regular driver’s license is sufficient for individuals driving a regular luxury vehicle or stretch limo. However, other states require Limousine Drivers for hire to obtain a chauffeur’s license. In some jurisdictions, Limo Drivers operating high-occupancy vehicles, such as a party bus or shuttle bus, may also need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).