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Compliance guides for chauffeured fleets

Plain-English requirements, verified against primary sources โ€” the Municipal Code, CPUC general orders, and the CFR. Updated as rules change.

Chicago, IL

Chicago Limo & Livery Compliance: The 2026 Guide

BACP vehicle and chauffeur licenses, the semi-annual Certificate of Safety, the July 2026 Ground Transportation Tax change, MPEA departure-tax tiers, and the O'Hare permit that doesn't actually exist.

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California

The California TCP License: What Charter-Party Carriers Actually Need

The 3-year renewal window that catches operators off guard, GO 115-G insurance tiers by seating capacity, EPN enrollment, and the CPUC's drug-and-alcohol testing mandate for sedan chauffeurs.

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Federal DOT

DOT Random Drug & Alcohol Testing for Limo and Charter Fleets

The 50%/10% rates, what legally counts as a random draw, immediate grounding on a positive test, and the records an auditor asks to see.

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Chicago Ground Transportation Tax Calculator

Your monthly GTT and MPEA airport-tax bill under the July 2026 rules โ€” city LY plates, suburban livery, or charter buses.

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Markets we cover

Primary-source-verified compliance for these markets, with more on the way.

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