Frequently Asked Questions (Or Questions You Should Ask)

Our Navigator can accommodate a total of 6 passengers plus the driver.  This includes the front passenger seat, typically occupied by a member of the security team.  

Absolutely!  Just let us know what you want us to stock and we will handle it.

We service the entire Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, including downtown, suburbs, and surrounding cities.  We will also consider shipping the vehicle to other locations.  Please get in touch to discuss. 

Yes, we require a deposit to secure your reservation. The amount varies depending on the length of rental and type of limo.

Due to our financing agreements and insurance policies, we are required to drive the vehicle.  Please call us to discuss further if you have unique circumstances.

Aegis Executive Transport does not offer these services due to licensing requirements. Aegis is an executive transport company with drivers and services tailored toward the executive protection industry. Our owner is a registered Armed Personal Protection Specialist through the Virginia  Department of Criminal Justice Services and does provide these services as an independent contractor through companies appropriately licensed to provide them.  Aegis Executive Transport provides drivers who are trained in defensive and evasive driving and are accustomed to working with executive protection teams.  If you specifically require executive protection services, we will gladly refer you to reputable agencies we partner with. 

Absolutely!  I would be happy to provide my services as an Executive Protection Agent or security consultant on an independent contractor agreement to your company.

Our drivers are discretely armed for their safety and the safety of those around them in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  They are all current or former US military or law enforcement personnel, appropriately licensed, and trained in armed and unarmed defensive tactics.  Our company use of force policy authorizes our employees and independent contractors to apply the appropriate level of force to defend themselves and those around them from harm.  

Aegis Executive Transport carries appropriate commercial liability and auto insurance policies far beyond what is required by law..

We will never disclose the identity of our clients, as discretion and confidentiality are core principles in the executive security industry.  We have worked with various executive protection agencies and clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  We will be happy to provide references upon request willing to speak to our commitment to exceptional service, attention to detail, competence, and professionalism.  

We are at your service and for the duration of our our business together.  Some clients prefer we remain with the vehicle to ensure the security of the vehicle and a quick pickup while others prefer that we remain with them during the day.  

Our standard attire is a suit and tie.  We will wear other clothing at your request in order to be dressed more suitably for the locations you plan to visit and the occasions.  We can dress as formally or casually as you request, from board shorts to tuxedos.  

 The terms security driver, executive protection (EP) agent, and bodyguard are often used interchangeably but represent distinct roles within the protective services industry. Here’s a breakdown of each role and its unique responsibilities:

Security Driver

• Primary Focus: Safe and efficient transportation.

• Responsibilities:

• Provides secure transportation for clients, ensuring safety on the road.

• Masters defensive and evasive driving techniques to avoid potential threats.

• Familiar with planned routes, alternative routes, and secure locations in case of emergencies.

• Maintains a high level of vehicle maintenance and situational awareness.

• Skillset:

• Advanced driving skills (e.g., anti-ambush tactics, precision driving).

• Knowledge of traffic patterns, local geography, and risk assessment.

• Often trained in surveillance detection and emergency medical procedures.

• Typical Client: Executives, dignitaries, or high-net-worth individuals needing secure travel.

Executive Protection (EP) Agent

• Primary Focus: Comprehensive risk mitigation and protection.

• Responsibilities:

• Protects clients from physical harm, harassment, or other threats.

• Conducts threat assessments, advance work, and planning for secure travel and venues.

• Coordinates with a larger team, including security drivers and intelligence analysts.

• Operates discreetly to ensure client privacy while maintaining a high level of readiness.

• May handle logistics, crowd control, and emergency response.

• Skillset:

• Extensive training in security planning, risk assessment, and personal protection.

• Strong communication and planning abilities.

• Proficiency in medical response, hand-to-hand combat, and firearms.

• Typical Client: High-profile individuals (executives, celebrities, government officials) requiring comprehensive protection.

Bodyguard

• Primary Focus: Immediate physical protection.

• Responsibilities:

• Provides close physical protection to shield the client from harm.

• Acts as a visible deterrent to threats.

• Reacts to immediate dangers, often without the strategic planning associated with EP.

• Skillset:

• Basic physical protection techniques and physical fitness.

• Quick reaction time and strong situational awareness.

• May lack the formal training or broader skillset of an EP agent.

• Typical Client: Individuals in high-threat environments who need visible, hands-on protection.

Key Differences

Aspect Security Driver Executive Protection Agent Bodyguard

Scope Focuses on secure transportation. Comprehensive planning and risk mitigation. Immediate physical protection.

Visibility Often discreet and unassuming. Typically discreet and professional. May be overt and intimidating.

Training Advanced driving skills. Broad training in protection, logistics, and risk management. Basic physical protection skills.

Planning Route-focused with contingencies. Detailed advance work and coordination. Minimal to no planning.

Approach Defensive and preventative. Proactive and strategic. Reactive and hands-on.

Overlap

• Security drivers and bodyguards can work as part of a larger EP team.

• Many EP agents are cross-trained in advanced driving and physical protection, making them capable of performing multiple roles.

For high-profile clients or ultra-high-net-worth individuals, a security team often includes all three roles to address different aspects of their security needs.