Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews; every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Quick answer: Before a prom or wedding ride, confirm six things in writing with any limo company: the company is licensed and carries commercial insurance; the chauffeur is background-checked and licensed; the vehicle is inspected and sized for the group; the pickup times, stops and drop-off are agreed; the rules on alcohol and conduct are clear; and a parent or planner has the chauffeur’s and dispatch’s numbers for the night. Use the checklist below, printed or on your phone. Pharaoh’s Transportation in Milwaukee hands it to every parent and planner who books with us, and it works for any company you compare.
Booking prom or a wedding?
Send the date, pickup addresses and group size. We confirm every item on this checklist in writing.
Key takeaways
- Check the company: license, commercial insurance, real address and reviews.
- Check the chauffeur: background check, licensing and a name before the night.
- Check the vehicle: inspected, seat belts, and seats for everyone.
- Get the plan in writing: times, stops, drop-off and price.
- Set the rules: no alcohol for under-21s, and a parent contact on file.
In this guide
- The checklist
- Prom: what parents should know
- Weddings: what planners should confirm
- Red flags
- Vehicle safety
- How Pharaoh’s answers this checklist
- Which vehicle
- How to book
- Why book with Pharaoh’s
- Frequently asked questions
The checklist
Print it, or go through it on the phone with the company.
1. The company
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed for passenger service | Ask for license or permit numbers; for trips into Illinois, a USDOT number | ☐ |
| Commercial insurance | Ask for a certificate of insurance in the company’s name | ☐ |
| A real business | Street address, landline or dispatch line, Google reviews | ☐ |
| Written contract | Price, deposit, cancellation and overtime terms | ☐ |
2. The chauffeur
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Background check | Ask how chauffeurs are screened | ☐ |
| Licensed | Commercial or chauffeur license as required | ☐ |
| Name and phone | Sent to you before the night | ☐ |
| Experience with prom or weddings | Ask how many they run each season | ☐ |
3. The vehicle
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Inspected and maintained | Ask about the last inspection | ☐ |
| A seat belt for every passenger | Count seats against your headcount | ☐ |
| The right size | Seats for everyone, not “up to” with standing room | ☐ |
| The vehicle you booked | Make, model and color confirmed in writing | ☐ |
4. The plan
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup times and addresses | In writing, each stop | ☐ |
| Photos, dinner, venue, after-party | Every stop listed; no unplanned stops | ☐ |
| Final drop-off | Where and when, and who is dropped where | ☐ |
| Price, gratuity and overtime | Total in writing before the night | ☐ |
5. The rules
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| No alcohol for under-21s | Company policy in writing | ☐ |
| What happens if a rule is broken | The chauffeur calls the parent contact; the ride may end at a safe drop-off | ☐ |
| Smoking and vaping | Not allowed | ☐ |
| Parent or planner contact | Name and phone on the booking | ☐ |
6. The night
| Check | How to confirm | Done |
|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur and dispatch numbers saved | On the parent’s and the planner’s phone | ☐ |
| A text at pickup and drop-off | Ask for it | ☐ |
| A backup plan | What happens if the vehicle breaks down | ☐ |
Prom: what parents should know
Before booking
Book with the parent’s name on the contract and the parent as the contact for the night. Ask the company to describe its prom rules in writing, and share them with every family in the group. More on prom rides: the complete prom limo guide and prom limo rental.
On the night
Know the chauffeur’s name, the vehicle and the times. A professional company texts the parent at pickup and at the final drop-off, and calls if anything changes.
Weddings: what planners should confirm
The timeline
Every pickup, photo stop and the send-off, with buffers, in writing. Check that the vehicle fits the dress and the whole wedding party. See building a wedding day transportation timeline and wedding limo service.
Guests and late nights
Shuttles for guests who are drinking, and a last run after the send-off, so no one drives.
Comparing companies?
Ask each one these questions. A reputable company answers every one in writing, the same day.
Red flags
Walk away if
- The company will not give an address, license or insurance details.
- The price is only given by text, with no written contract.
- The vehicle in the photos is not the one you will get.
- You cannot reach dispatch before the night.
- They allow alcohol for under-21s or more passengers than seats.
Vehicle safety
What a safe vehicle looks like
Inspected on a schedule, a seat belt for every seat, working exits and lights, and a vehicle sized for the group. See Sprinter safety features and why vehicle inspections matter.
How Pharaoh’s answers this checklist
Our answers
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a Milwaukee company at 5151 S Howell Ave. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured; every rate, vehicle and timeline is confirmed in writing; and parents and planners get the chauffeur’s name and dispatch’s 24/7 number before the night. See how to choose a limo company and about us.
Which vehicle
Seats for everyone, with a belt each. See our fleet.
Fleet
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black car (sedan) | Up to 3 | Executives, couples, airport rides |
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 | Families, small groups, winter roads |
| Stretch limousine | 8 to 10 | Prom, weddings, celebrations |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Teams, wedding parties |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 15 | Large groups |
How to book
Booking takes about two minutes online or by phone.
Step 1: Send the date
Prom or wedding date and the group size.
Step 2: Send the stops
Pickups, photos, dinner, venue, drop-offs.
Step 3: Get the checklist answered
License, insurance, chauffeur, vehicle, rules.
Step 4: Get it in writing
Times, vehicle and price.
Step 5: Save the numbers
Chauffeur and dispatch, (414) 322-3751, or book online.
Why book with Pharaoh’s
Proof you can check
Pharaoh’s Transportation is rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews. The office is at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, about five minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
The fleet
11 premium SUVs, an Executive Sprinter for 13, a 14-passenger van and a Mercedes Sprinter for 15. See the fleet.
Safety and service
Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751, and every rate is confirmed in writing before the ride.
Related guides
- Prom limo rental
- Prom limo guide
- Wedding limo service
- Wedding day transportation timeline
- How to choose a limo company
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Topic | Prom and wedding limo safety |
| Checks | Company, chauffeur, vehicle, plan, rules, the night |
| Prom rule | No alcohol for under-21s; parent contact on file |
| In writing | Times, stops, vehicle, price |
| Operator | Pharaoh’s Transportation, Milwaukee |
| Dispatch | 24/7, (414) 322-3751 |
| Office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
| Rating | 4.9 from 302 Google reviews |
Frequently asked questions
The company
How do I know a limo company is legitimate?
A street address, license details, a certificate of insurance and real reviews, all given on request.
Should I ask for proof of insurance?
Yes, a certificate of insurance in the company’s name.
What is a USDOT number?
A federal number for carriers that cross state lines, such as Wisconsin to Illinois.
Should I sign a contract?
Yes, with price, times, vehicle and cancellation terms.
Prom
Is alcohol allowed in a prom limo?
Not for anyone under 21; ask the company to put its rule in writing.
Who should be the contact on the night?
A parent, with the chauffeur’s and dispatch’s numbers.
Can the limo make unplanned stops?
Only stops agreed in writing; parents should approve changes.
How early should we book prom?
6 to 8 weeks ahead; earlier for large groups.
Weddings and vehicles
How do I know the vehicle is safe?
Ask about inspections and count a seat belt for every passenger.
Can more people ride than there are seats?
No; every passenger needs a seat and a belt.
Do you text at pickup and drop-off?
Yes, Pharaoh’s texts the contact at both.
Are your chauffeurs background-checked?
Yes, every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Ready to reserve?
Book online or call dispatch any hour. Rate confirmed in writing before you ride.
About the dispatch team
This guide is written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, who plan these rides every week from the office at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751. Related: prom limo rental · wedding limo service · fleet · limo prices · about us.
