Signature Limousine Service has been serving the luxury transportation needs of Nashville for nearly a decade. We are proud to be a part of the Nashville community and we strive to stay abreast of current events and happenings that make Nashville what it is. The Signature experience is constantly adapting to seasonal and special events with packages, tours and services geared to providing our clients with a remarkable time while in Nashville.

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Signature Transportation is the end product of the merger of A Touch of Class Limousine, owned by Michael Dozier, and All Star Limousine, which was at the time the third largest operation in Nashville. They merged just one month before the nation’s tragedy, 9/11, and combined operations in early 2002. According to Matt Yorke, executive vice president, the Signature team had many soul-searching months where they considered throwing in the towel and cutting their losses. Instead, with a solid plan of action, together with a culture of service, integrity, and hard work, they turned the downswing into profit and beat the odds. Both Dozier and Yorke remained commited to making their new company work. Faced initially with large debts and declining profits, they were aggressive in their plan to slash the operating budget and to see black ink instead of red. Today, the company is one of the largest players on the Nashville scene. With a strong team, a forceful marketing campaign on the radio and in print, and a refocus on customer service, the company is a true success story. Signature has secured some of Nashville’s most iconic accounts such as the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center and the CMA Awards, which is held annually in Nashville.

Signature is very involved in the local community and has donated both time and money to Make-A-Wish Foundation with nearly $165,000 in donations and services over the last 3 years, as well as Tennessee Cares AIDS Walk, and Easter Seals, to name a few. The company continues to find innovative and creative ways to capture unique niche markets.

Signature Transportation was recently featured in an in-depth profile in the October 2008 issue of Limousine Digest. Read more about the company in that issue.

Signature Transportation and Limousine Service has been named Midsize Operator of the Year for 2008 by Limousine Digest - November 2008

A leader in the chauffeured transportation industry, Signature Transportation has been named Midsize Operator of the Year, in 2008 by Limousine Digest. Limousine Digest is the premier magazine of the limousine industry in North America with a majority of subscribers being highly qualified chauffeured transportation company owners and operators. The award assessment and announcement appears in the December 2008 issue.

“As Nashville’s largest and most experienced chauffeured transportation company we are honored to be recognized by Limousine Digest as 2008 Mid Size Operator of the Year,” said Matt Yorke, Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Signature. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Signature Transportation has emerged as an industry leader. After combining operations of two companies in 2001 Mike Dozier and Matt Yorke quickly grew the organization to become the market leader in just a few years. Signature has experienced consistent growth year after year serving the transportation needs in both the corporate and retail markets. Signature Transportation continues to do what they do best, service the customer, and hire, train and retain the best employees available to continually deliver the highest quality service available. Mike Dozier, President and Co-owner of Signature Transportation said, “We are proud to represent Nashville to the Limousine Industry as well as represent the limousine industry to Nashville. Winning the award is a special testament to our entire staff and their outstanding efforts.”

Over the years Signature has received other notable awards and mentions.

• 2004 LCT (Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation) Magazine Best Website Marketing Award
• 2005 LCT Industry Marketing Award Best Brochure
• City Search Best of Nashville Award Winner 2007
• Make A Wish Foundation Outstanding Service Contribution Recognition

Signature Transportation specializes in providing all levels of chauffeured ground transportation services including individual travel, private groups, large special events and demanding corporate travel needs, in Nashville and Nationwide. Signature understands that clients expect the best when renting luxury transportation. For that reason, Signature is constantly looking for new ways to improve their award winning services and striving to exceed the expectations of their clients and potential clients.

DDS Added to our Fleet - October 2008

Navigation
When a job is dispatched to a driver, the address of the job is entered as the destination for the in-vehicle navigation system. The moving visual map and turn-by-turn voiceprompts guide the driver efficiently through unfamiliar territory.

• Reduce driver/vehicle time searching for address
• Reduce travel time and distance
• Improve communications with drivers who have better visual than language skills

Messaging
Dispatchers or fleet managers can enter text messages or instant massages to communicate with all drivers, a single driver, or any select group of drivers. Drivers can respond with “canned” messages or can type any desired response.

• Reduce or eliminate costs of alternative communications
• Reduce misunderstood verbal messages
• Keep records of communications and responses

Dispatch
Centralized order entry eliminates many of the communications barriers often encountered with voice dispatching. The in-vehicle data terminal accurately displays text instructions from dispatcher to driver, eliminating misunderstandings and keeping accurate records. Driver status is updated to dispatchers throughout the day to ensure jobs can be assigned efficiently.

• Reduce time between jobs
• Improve communications and dispatch accuracy
• Improve efficiency of dispatchers

AVL
Automatic vehicle location enables dispatchers to view vehicle locations on map display screens. Reports of vehicle stops and location history allow fleet managers to verify vehicle movements and thereby manage vehicle usage and provide customer service verification.

• Reduce mileage costs and increase jobs per shift by dispatching closest vehicle
• Reduce long and/or unnecessary stops
• Reduce unauthorized and after-hours vehicle usage

Purchased "Luxury Limousine" and "Romans Limousine"- March 2006

Signature Limousine Service has just completed the purchase of Luxury Transportation and Romans Limousine. With the purchase, we have acquired 4 stretch SUV’s including 2 Lincoln Navigators, an Excursion and an H1 Hummer along with a Sedan.  Photos are pending a photo shoot of the vehicles but will be added to our fleet shortly! Please visit www.romanslimousine.com for photos of the vehicles.  We have also taken on quite a few reservations for this weekend and the coming months.  We are very excited about the purchase and increase in business.

New H2 SUV LIMO- November 2005

Introducing the newest addition to our fleet, the 2004 H2 SUV Limo!

		2 TV's with		Walnut Wood Trim
		Static Ball		10 Disc CD Changer
		2 Work Tables		DVD Player
		Seats 14		Lava Lamps
		Laser System		Premium Sound System

We Have Moved! - August 2005

Please note new address:

408-B Harding Industrial Drive
Nashville, TN 37211

We are pleased to announce that we have relocated to a state-of-the-art 12,000 square foot facility. This gives us the capability to store and maintain our fleet indoors. Several new security features include:

	Keyless Entry System
	24/7 Video Surveillance
	2 Full T1 Data Upload and Download Stream
	Onsite Data Center/Secure Server Room
	Onsite Detail Service
	Onsite Maintenance Facility

New Mercedes Benz - May 2005

Introducing the newest addition to our fleet, the S-500 Mercedes-Benz!

		Nappa Leather Seating		Bose Premium Sound System
		Rear Climate Control		Hands Free Navigation
		Rear Sun Shade		Rear Reclining Seating
		Walnut Wood Trim		Power Windows
		Rear Side Air Bags		Over 40'' of Rear Leg Room

New Reservation System - Jan 2005

Our new web-based system will offer a host of exciting features that allow you to book your transportation online 24 hours a day, better manage your travel spending, and guarantees your prompt pickup at the airport or wherever your trip may begin.
Feature Highlights:

• Real-time reservations
• Automatic confirmations
• Quick and easy access to receipts
• Easy profile updates for changing preferences
• Account details for managing your travel spending
• Up to the minute flight data

Our Flight Module verifies your flight information with up-to-the-minute flight data directly from the FAA. It ensures flight numbers match up with arrival and departure times virtually eliminating any possibility of human error. We also have integrated a Saturn GDS connection, allowing travel managers and travel agents to reserve their ground transportation when they book their air and hotel.

We will offer online tutorials and demonstrations after our launch date. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.

Hired 3rd Party Network Administrator - Jan 2005

Allgood Systems provides remote server support and computer systems support for your home or office equipment. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, we will work one on one with you to ensure your complete satisfaction. We can work onsite locally in the Nashville area or 100's of miles away remotely. All of our services are tailored to meet the individual requirements of our customers Allgood Systems offers preventive maintenance programs for offices or homes. Allgood Systems can support your computer systems, Microsoft Exchange server, SQL Server, Blackberry Server, Apache server, Redhat, SendMail, firewall, network switches remotely or onsite.