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Message from the Founders
Trent Blacket and Stephen Pullin
Australia and America share and enjoy a long history of trade, military, social and cultural cooperation. Our commitment to our clients reflects this unique relationship. We are passionate citizens of Australia and equally proud residents of America. We embrace the diversity of these two communities and are pleased to provide you with the benefits of this partnership.
Unmatched reputation and exceptional service paired with privacy, personalization and security.
An experience that Australians in America will appreciate and enjoy.
About Us
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services has been the leader in the luxury ground transportation industry for over 30 years. With service in over 650 cities worldwide, EmpireCLS is the largest privately held chauffeured transportation company in the world today. EmpireCLS provides a 24/7/365 service accommodating the many different needs of leisure and business travelers, as well as global corporate clients requiring elite service, security detail and concierge service. As a part of our commitment to excellence, we offer the most luxurious fleet which consists of Lincoln L-Series Sedans, Luxury Sedans such as, Mercedes-Benz S 550 & BMW, Exotic Luxury Sedans such as the Maybach, Deluxe Sport Utility Vehicles, Luxury Mini Coaches and a very diverse collection of environmentally friendly vehicles, ranging from the full size luxury sedan, Lexus 600h Hybrid, Flex Fuel and Hybrid Escalades/SUVs and CNG powered vehicles. EmpireCLS continues to break ground with technological and operational innovations.
The Australian American Limo division, OZ, was founded on March 1, 2011, by Trent Blacket and Stephen Pullin, both Australians, but long term residents of California. Blacket is the Chairman of Advance Los Angeles, (www.advance.org ) as well as the head of ROAR Asia Pacific, a corporate advisory firm representing business, government and private clients regarding cross border media/entertainment transactions and investments.
Pullin’s depth of knowledge and appreciation for the chauffeured transportation industry stems from his early days in Los Angeles as a limousine driver. Pullin now has obtained an accomplished background in television production and is the executive producer of the hit car racing show on FOX/Speed Channel, PINKS.
The Australian American service was established in conjunction with EmpireCLS to cater to the unique requirements of the estimated 1.5 million people that travel between the two countries annually. We have developed a service designed to embrace pricing, timing and cultural requirements of this growing community of travelers.




Press Release
Issue date: March 1, 2011
EmpireCLS, the owner and operator of the largest privately held chauffeured transportation service in the United States, has launched a new division, the Australian American service, OZ. The new business was co-founded and is managed by Australians, Trent Blacket and Stephen Pullin, in conjunction with ROAR Asia Pacific of Beverly Hills, CA. The Australian American service was established to cater to the unique requirements of the estimated 1.5 million people that travel between the two countries annually. “As the Chairman and CEO of EmpireCLS. I’m especially proud to have this great opportunity to ascend into this exciting new venture in partnership with this very meaningful Australian American initiative. The enthusiasm is tremendous and we could not ask for better partners in business. I can say with confidence that the EmpireCLS team will meet and exceed all of the expectations set forth, and it is my honor to invite the Australian American community to experience the unsurpassed courtesy, dedication, and professionalism of the people I have the pleasure of working beside each and every day.” said Seelinger, the Chairman & CEO of EmpireCLS.
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services has been the leader in the luxury ground transportation industry for over 30 years. With service in over 650 cities worldwide, EmpireCLS is the largest privately held chauffeured transportation company in the world today. EmpireCLS provides a 24/7/365 service accommodating the many different needs of leisure and business travelers, as well as global corporate clients requiring elite service, security detail and concierge service. As a part of our commitment to excellence, we offer the most luxurious fleet which consists of Lincoln L-Series Sedans, Luxury Sedans such as, Mercedes-Benz S 550 & BMW, Exotic Luxury Sedans such as the Maybach, Deluxe Sport Utility Vehicles, Luxury Mini Coaches and a very diverse collection of environmentally friendly vehicles, ranging from the full size luxury sedan, Lexus 600h Hybrid, Flex Fuel and Hybrid Escalades/SUVs and CNG powered vehicles.
EmpireCLS continues to break ground with technological and operational innovations. EmpireCLS is committed to reducing green house gas emissions by 20 percent from all areas of our companies business over the next five years. To compliment those efforts, environmentally sensitive business travelers and their companies have access to a powerful new tool in gauging and reducing their carbon footprint! New from EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is a customized trip receipt that enables clients to accurately track and report their surface transportation-generated carbon. This new service fills a critical “data gap” for companies dedicated to maintaining a credible environmental sustainability program by providing precise carbon emissions readings relating to chauffeured transportation. “As an Australian citizen and US resident, having lived and worked within the Australian American community for many years, I am very proud to announce the launch of this new enterprise. Our partners at EmpireCLS are the leading global operators in the industry; they are both service experts and terrific people to work with. We have developed a service to cater to the whole community, from families on vacation, to global corporate and Government accounts. The spirit of the long standing friendly business and cultural ties between our two countries is embraced by our company. We look forward to meeting with and servicing each of you.” commented Trent Blacket, Founding Member.
EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services is a serious contender when it comes to preserving the environment, with carbon tracking procedures that follow emissions factors used by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). EmpireCLS environmental measurements follow the ISO 14064 GHG Measurement Standards, and the principles and protocols of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the World Resources Institute (WRI). EmpireCLS is also a partner of the US EPA Climate Leaders Program. For more information, we invite you to visit our website at www.EmpireCLS.com.
