Why Join GLCA?
Membership of the GCLA is a Priority You Must Make for your Business.
MEMBERSHIP REWARDS
Our sphere of influence expands the luxury, the charter, and the courtesy transportation marketplace. We represent more than 5,000 owners of transportation companies in California and we connect to operators from around the United States and throughout the entire world.
We are your industry brand and marketing agent.
We defend your business rights and act as your voice.
We share best practices and educational resources.
We connect you to more business opportunities.
We do this because we care about you.
Belonging to our community is affordable and accessible.
Be SEEN!
FREE AFFILITE DIRECTORY LISTING: Become a member of the GCLA and your company will receive a free business listing on our all-new AFFILIATE DIRECTORY. This digital directory will be marketed to travel buyers via MPI, GBTA, ASTA, Visit California, as well as associations for concierges, FBOs, wedding planners and more. Our e-directory will also be the best business-to-business directory for affiliate and farm in/out work in the marketplace.
SAVE!
EQUIPMENT & SERVICES DISCOUNTS: We use our “collective bargaining power” to leverage discounts and exclusive deals for our members to help keep your costs down. Currently our Affinity Partner discounts include General Motors and Mercedes vehicle rebates, fuel cost reductions, tires and service savings, and recruiting/hiring service discounts. Watch for updates as we continue to add more specials just for GCLA.
LEARN!
FREE VIRTUAL MEETINGS: We host monthly calls with members to share best practices, explain our benefits programs and to address a hot button issue.
NETWORK AND DISCOVER!
LIVE EVENT DISCOUNTS: We hold a Spring Forward Conference and an annual trade show called the GCLA EXPO every year. Additionally, we host a Holiday Gala & Awards Show every December. We conduct local Town Hall meetings in hard-to-reach areas as well. GCLA members receive special ticket pricing that’s 10%-20% off the regular rates.
BE EXCLUSIVE!
MEMBERS ONLY: GCLA is rolling out a private section of GCLA.org that only our members can access. This area will include a forum for chatting with other members.
GET PROTECTION!
ADVOCACY: Anytime the government makes a decision that affects passenger transportation, the impact is felt by travelers and the millions of businesses that depend on safe travel connections for their employees. The GCLA has its own DEFENSE FUND which is used for lobby and legal purposes only. We focus on protecting your rights as small business owners. Additionally, we have an active AIRPORT COMMITTEE who attends monthly meetings at SFO, LAX, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Diego airports.
STAY INFORMED!
FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: The GCLA produces a weekly newsletter every Friday. We keep membersin the know on what’s happening in the world that affects ground travel and use our weekly newsletter as a communication tool to update members on GCLA actions and activities.
GET SUPPORT!
FREE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES: Need help resolving a business matter with a colleague? We can help mediate. The GCLA offers grievance assistance for member-to-member issues involving ethics (such asgetting paid properly for farm in/out work). www.gcla.org/grievenceform
BE SAFE!
HEALTHY DRIVER TRAINING: GCLA members save 50% on SCR certification. We offer a special code that you will receive in your member packet once you sign up or renew your 2022 membership!The SCR program is a 1-hour Health Safety Training Program for your chauffeurs, drivers and team. SCR is the #1 certification that travel managers and wedding planners are requesting for proof of social and community sustainability commitments. For more information, go to www.safecleanridecert.com
FREE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES!
Need help resolving a business matter with a colleague? We can help mediate. The GCLA offers grievance assistance for member-to-member issues involving ethics (such as getting paid properly for farm in/out work). www.gcla.org/grievenceform
