TLPA: Join - Trade Association Membership

United Through TLPA, We Are Strong and Successful

TLPA represents taxicab, limousine, sedan, airport shuttle, paratransit and non-emergency medical transportation companies
Over 1,000 successful companies operating over 100,000 vehicles are TLPA members
Congress, federal agencies, states and cities regularly seek TLPA's advice

The world's largest gathering for 1,000 for-hire transportation fleet owners and managers — October 27-31, 2013 in Boston, MA
Largest trade show for the taxicab, limousine and paratransit industry
Trade Show of over 100 exhibits showcasing the newest products, services and innovations available to the industry

Transportation Leader: TLPA's Quarterly Magazine that Focuses on Your Concerns

Profiles individual operators who have good ideas that you can use
Features articles on regulation, technology, maintenance, public relations, etc.
Contains news, advertisements, and other valuable information on suppliers

TLPA's Government Relations Program

Working to preserve independent contractor status for drivers
Working on interstate transportation issues regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Working to make private transportation companies eligible to receive federal transportation funds

Legislative Alert: TLPA's members-only bulletin is an early alert of critical changes

Early announcement of threats and opportunities on issues before Congress and federal agencies
Organizes operators to take appropriate action
Makes you more knowledgeable and aware than your competitors who are not TLPA members

Approximately 300 operators will convene each spring
Assembly of operators for unique networking and the exchange of ideas and best practices
Expo showcasing the latest and greatest products and services in an informal and relaxed setting

Dispatch & Division Newsletters: Members-only Newsletters provide vital information

Features articles on industry business issues six times per year
Provides member advice on running a transportation company
Bi-monthly newsletters for the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Divisions are available with Dispatch

A dynamic international forum of about 100 industry leaders
Presenting education focused on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues as well as association policy matters
A platform for TLPA leaders to create initiatives and develop strategies benefiting TLPA members

TLPA's Public Relations Program

Member decals placed on your vehicles show that you run a legitimate and informed service
A TLPA membership certificate and use of the TLPA logo on your letterhead and advertising
Members are listed online in the TLPA Find-A-Ride and Membership Directories at www.tlpa.org
Access to online industry news stories via the TLPA Press Search in the Members Only section of the TLPA web site at www.tlpa.org
Participate in the new TLPA Pink Ride program, an opportunity to work in your community to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer while learning how to gain media coverage that helps cast a positive public relations spotlight on your company and the industry

For a complete listing of the benefits offered with a U.S. Fleet Operator membership, click on the PDF link above under Membership Application.