About Marquee
Founded in Beaverton, Oregon in 2018 by Ilyas Khairi, who still chauffeurs clients personally. Licensed and permitted with $1M commercial liability coverage on every trip. A 5.0 Google rating backed by 198 verified reviews reflects a standard that has held from the first booking to the most recent.
Last updated: September 6, 2026
- Founded
- 2018 · Beaverton, Oregon
- Service area
- 20 cities across Oregon and SW Washington — Portland metro, Willamette Valley, Vancouver WA.
- Fleet
- Volvo S90 · Cadillac Escalade ESV · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · VIP Lounge Sprinter
01 Our Story
Why Did Marquee Chauffeur
Start?
Portland needed a chauffeur service that treated every ride like a private obligation, not a transaction. Rideshare apps brought convenience but stripped away the personal. Taxis offered availability but no consistency. Neither delivered the kind of ground transport that professionals and families could count on trip after trip.
Marquee Chauffeur launched to fill that gap with a Portland private chauffeur service built on white-glove ground transport for people who notice the difference between good and precise. The Marquee fleet stays small on purpose: four vehicle classes, each maintained to one standard. Growth happens through reputation, not through adding cars faster than the team can keep them perfect.
01b From the Founder
From the
Founder.
Marquee Chauffeur was founded in 2018 by Ilyas Khairi in Beaverton, Oregon. Ilyas still chauffeurs clients personally — the Chris S. review on this site references a six-hour Columbia Gorge tour with "the owner of this service," and the Rohman M. review names Ilyas on a Portland-to-Seattle executive run. The fleet stays small on purpose so the standard stays consistent from the founding chauffeur to every hire since. Marquee has held continuous Portland private-for-hire permitting since opening day in 2018.
Read the full founder profile, or reach Ilyas through dispatch at (503) 706-8662.
Ilyas Khairi Founder & Lead Chauffeur
02 Our Chauffeurs
Vetted Chauffeurs.
Background-Checked Professionals.
Every Marquee chauffeur is a fully vetted professional on our payroll, not an independent contractor. That distinction matters. Direct employment means the company controls training, uniforms, vehicle inspections, and performance standards directly.
Background checks are completed before the first shift. Defensive driving certification is required and renewed on schedule. The uniform is pressed black with no exceptions. Performance reviews happen on a set calendar, not only when a complaint arrives.
The team does not discuss clients, destinations, or conversations with anyone outside dispatch. The 35-point vehicle inspection before every pickup is their personal responsibility.
Chauffeur hiring standards
Every Marquee chauffeur is hired as a direct employee on payroll, never as a 1099 contractor. The hiring bar includes a seven-year motor vehicle record review, a national criminal background check, a federal drug screening, and verification of an active City of Portland private-for-hire (PFHT) driver permit issued under Portland City Code 16.40. New hires complete a paid ride-along period with a senior chauffeur before taking a solo trip. Dress code is pressed black suit, polished black shoes, white shirt, and dark tie on every shift.
35-point inspection methodology
The 35-point inspection covers exterior (paint, body panels, tire tread depth, wiper condition), interior (upholstery, carpet stains, console cleanliness, amenity restock), mechanical (fluid levels, brake feel, HVAC output, tire pressure), and electronics (climate, audio, charging ports, rear entertainment). A daily pre-trip version runs before every pickup. A deeper weekly version includes an underbody walk and a diagnostic scan. Any failed point in the mechanical category pulls the vehicle from service until a certified tech signs off.
03 Credentials
Licensed, Insured,
Accountable.
Marquee Chauffeur holds City of Portland private-for-hire transportation permits under Portland City Code 16.40, the city regulatory requirement for commercial passenger carriers. Commercial liability coverage stands at $1M per occurrence.
Marquee Chauffeur holds National Limousine Association membership, which connects the company to the professional transportation industry and holds it accountable to standards beyond the city permit baseline.
Insurance coverage depth
Every vehicle in the Marquee fleet carries $1M in commercial auto liability per occurrence — double the $500,000 combined single limit that Portland City Code 16.40 sets for executive town car company permit holders. Passenger injury, property damage, and uninsured motorist protections sit under the same policy, and a separate cargo and personal-effects rider covers luggage and laptops on airport trips.
Marquee also carries the commercial general liability policy specified in Portland City Code 16.40.330.F at $1M per occurrence and $2M in the aggregate, plus a surety bond. Certificates of insurance are issued on request, naming a corporate client as additional insured.
Passenger Claims Process
A passenger claim process begins with a written report to dispatch at (503) 706-8662 within 48 hours of the incident. The report is forwarded to the insurance carrier the same day, a claim number is issued within one business day, and the adjuster coordinates directly with the passenger from that point forward.
04 Philosophy
One Client, One Trip,
One Standard.
That phrase is not a tagline. It describes how dispatch operates every day.
The dispatch team knows repeat clients by name, by vehicle preference, and by pickup habits. The chauffeurs know which routes save time at which hours and which building entrances work best for staging. A client who books weekly does not re-explain preferences each time. That information carries forward.
Personalized service at this level usually breaks when a company scales. Marquee keeps the catalogue at four vehicle classes specifically to prevent that from happening.
05 Market Position
Where Marquee Chauffeur Fits in Portland's
Transportation Ecosystem.
Portland has rideshare apps, taxi companies, airport shuttles, and limousine services. Marquee Chauffeur occupies a specific position in that mix. We are not a rideshare app — your chauffeur is a named vetted professional, not an algorithm match. We are not a taxi — your vehicle passes a 35-point inspection before every trip. We are not a shuttle — you do not share the cabin with strangers.
We are not a stretch limousine company chasing prom season. We are a private chauffeur service built to operate like a staffed department of your travel schedule, available 24/7 at (503) 706-8662.
06 Headquarters and Reach
Where Is Marquee Chauffeur Headquartered and
What Is Its Service Reach?
Marquee Chauffeur runs out of a Beaverton headquarters with full coverage of the Portland metro area, the Columbia River corridor, and the broader Pacific Northwest. The fleet positions itself ahead of every booking so chauffeurs arrive early without dead miles on the meter. Wherever the trip starts, dispatch confirms the route, the chauffeur, and the vehicle the night before. Long-haul and out-of-state pickups are part of standard operations, not a special-request exception. Coverage details for each region are below.
Beaverton headquarters
The Beaverton HQ keeps the fleet, dispatch desk, and detailing bay under one roof. That proximity matters. A 35-point inspection happens in the same garage where the chauffeur picks up the keys, which keeps the vehicle preparation chain short and the accountability direct. Beaverton placement also puts the team minutes from PDX, Nike World Headquarters, and the Sunset Highway business corridor.
Portland metro coverage
Daily coverage spans downtown Portland, the Pearl District, the South Waterfront, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Hillsboro, Clackamas, Gresham, and Vancouver WA. Hotel pickups, residential driveways, and corporate campuses are equally familiar to the chauffeur team. Dispatch holds venue staging agreements with the Oregon Convention Center, the Moda Center, and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for event-day pickups.
Long-haul Pacific Northwest routes
Marquee runs regular long-haul service to Seattle, Bend, Eugene, Salem, the Oregon coast, and the Willamette Valley wine country. Hourly and point-to-point rates apply depending on the trip. Chauffeurs scout weather and construction the morning of every long-haul run so you know about delays before you do.
Out-of-state pickups
Visiting executives can request out-of-state pickups in southern Washington, northern California, or Idaho through dispatch with at least 24 hours of notice. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter handles cross-border group movements, and the Cadillac Escalade ESV carries luggage-heavy executive parties. Cross-state runs follow the same insurance and inspection standards as a downtown Portland pickup.
07 Reputation
What Recognition Has
Marquee Chauffeur Earned?
Recognition shows up in three places for Marquee Chauffeur: client reviews, industry memberships, and chamber affiliations. The 5.0 Google rating did not happen by accident. It reflects every chauffeur showing up early, every vehicle passing inspection, and every dispatch call answered by a person. Industry memberships hold the company to professional transportation standards beyond the city permit baseline, and chamber affiliations connect it to the local business community where most of its corporate clients live and work.
5.0 Google rating with 198 verified reviews
The Marquee Chauffeur Google Business Profile holds a 5.0 rating across 198 verified reviews. Reviewers cite on-time arrivals, clean vehicles, and chauffeurs who handle luggage without being asked. You can read every review on Google by searching Marquee Chauffeur Portland. Reviews update in real time as new clients post.
National Limousine Association membership
Marquee is a member of the National Limousine Association, the trade body that sets professional standards for chauffeured ground transportation in the United States. NLA membership means access to safety training, insurance benchmarks, and an ethics code that runs above the baseline city permit requirements. It also signals to corporate travel buyers that the company operates inside a recognized industry framework.
Chamber affiliations
Marquee Chauffeur is a member of the Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, both listings public. Chamber participation keeps the team close to local business news, ribbon-cuttings, and the visiting delegations that often need ground transportation while in town.
Repeat-client referrals
Corporate accounts pass the dispatch number to peer companies. Wedding clients pass it to their planners. Hotel concierges pass it to guests who need a vehicle for the day. That referral pattern is the most honest performance review the company gets.
08 Contact
How to Contact Marquee Chauffeur — Reservations, Corporate
Accounts, and Press.
You can reach Marquee Chauffeur the same way for every kind of inquiry: call (503) 706-8662. The line is staffed 24/7 by dispatch, not a voicemail tree. From there, your call routes to the right person — a reservation specialist, a corporate account manager, a wedding consultant, or ownership for media inquiries.
Online quote requests go through the custom chauffeur quote page and receive a reply within two business hours during weekdays. Common questions on rates, vehicles, and booking windows are answered in the Portland chauffeur service FAQ, and every PDX, wine-country, and pricing guide we publish lives on the Marquee blog. The breakdown below shows where each kind of request lands.
Live 24-hour dispatcher
A live 24-hour dispatcher at (503) 706-8662 handles reservations, schedule changes, and last-minute pickup requests. Dispatch is staffed every hour of every day, including holidays and weekends. A live person answers and confirms your booking in real time. If you are calling from inside a vehicle that is already on a Marquee trip, mention your chauffeur's name and dispatch can route the request even faster.
Corporate account inquiries
Companies that need recurring ground transportation can open a corporate account with monthly invoicing, a dedicated account manager, and saved traveler profiles. Standing pickups for executives, board members, and visiting clients are scheduled in advance and adjusted on short notice when meetings shift. Call (503) 706-8662 and ask for corporate accounts to start the process.
Wedding planning consultations
Wedding clients and event planners can schedule a consultation to walk through the timeline, the venue layout, and the vehicle mix. The Sprinter handles bridal party transport, the Escalade ESV moves the immediate family, and the Volvo S90 carries the couple. Site visits are available for venues across the metro area at no additional cost.
Media and press
Media requests, partnership pitches, and press inquiries route directly to ownership. Call dispatch at (503) 706-8662 and request a media contact, or email info@marqueechauffeur.com with PRESS in the subject line. Response time for press inquiries is one business day. Photo and video shoots involving the fleet require a signed location agreement.
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered.
Where is Marquee Chauffeur based and what areas do you cover?
Marquee Chauffeur is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves the entire Portland metro area including downtown Portland, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Vancouver WA, and the Portland International Airport. We also handle long-haul routes to Seattle, Bend, Eugene, and the Oregon coast. Out-of-state pickups for visiting executives can be arranged through dispatch with at least 24 hours of notice.
How long has Marquee Chauffeur been operating in Portland?
Marquee Chauffeur has operated in the Portland metro area since 2018. The company was founded in Beaverton and has held continuous Portland private-for-hire permitting since opening day. Over that time we have built a five-star reputation across 198 verified Google reviews and added the Cadillac Escalade ESV, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and VIP Lounge Sprinter to the original Volvo S90 sedan service.
How can I read reviews of Marquee Chauffeur?
Marquee Chauffeur holds a 5.0 rating on Google with 198 verified reviews from corporate clients, wedding parties, and airport travelers. Search Marquee Chauffeur Portland on Google Maps to open the Business Profile and browse the full set. Additional client testimonials appear on our website, and we are happy to share references from corporate accounts on request.
Are you licensed and permitted by the City of Portland?
Yes. Marquee Chauffeur holds active Portland Bureau of Transportation certification for commercial passenger transportation and has maintained that certification continuously since 2018. We carry $1M in commercial liability insurance per occurrence on every vehicle in the fleet, alongside the commercial general liability policy specified in Portland City Code 16.40.330.F and a separately held surety bond. You can verify our permit status through City of Portland and ODOT public records.
How is Marquee Chauffeur different from other Portland car services?
Marquee keeps the catalogue to four vehicle classes on purpose: Volvo S90, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and VIP Lounge Sprinter. Chauffeurs are W-2 employees, background-checked and certified in defensive driving, never contractors. A 35-point inspection clears each vehicle before pickup. We do not chase prom traffic or pack shared shuttles. Repeat clients keep preferences on file with dispatch, so the second booking takes a fraction of the time.
Do you hire drivers and what's the application process?
Marquee Chauffeur hires selectively for full-time vetted chauffeur positions. Applicants need a clean driving record, a valid City of Portland private-for-hire (PFHT) driver permit issued under Portland City Code 16.40, and prior professional chauffeur or hospitality experience. The process includes an application review, interview, background check, drug screening, defensive driving certification, and a paid training period. Send resumes to info@marqueechauffeur.com or call dispatch at (503) 706-8662 for current openings.
How do I contact Marquee Chauffeur for press, partnerships, or corporate accounts?
Call dispatch at (503) 706-8662 for reservations and press inquiries — the line is staffed 24/7. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing, dedicated account managers, and standing pickup schedules can be opened through the same line. Wedding planners and event coordinators can request site visits and walk-through consultations. Media requests are routed to ownership within one business day.
Who owns Marquee Chauffeur and what year was the company founded?
Marquee Chauffeur is an independently owned Oregon LLC founded in Beaverton in 2018. The company is privately held by its operating ownership and has never been acquired, franchised, or rolled into a national brand. That structure keeps decisions about fleet composition, chauffeur hiring, and client standards in the same hands from founding day to today. Ownership is reachable through dispatch at (503) 706-8662 for press or partnership inquiries.
Cancel a Volvo S90 or an Escalade ESV a full day out and nothing is owed; later than that, the whole quoted fare is. Either Sprinter returns every dollar beyond the one-week line and cannot be dropped once inside it. Everything is spelled out on the Terms page. To reach the dispatch desk directly, every channel is listed on the contact page.
Verified Google Reviews
What Portland clients say about Marquee Chauffeur.
I spent six hours touring the Columbia River Gorge with the owner of this service, and I was really impressed with his professionalism, attentiveness, and local knowledge. As he says, they really are like a chauffeur/concierge, not just taking you from one place to another but providing a full experience. I look forward to riding with them again on my next trip.
Edris — has absolutely hands down have to be the best driver ever. I would absolutely recommend his service! He's so professional, so efficient. On time and so respectful!
These guys are terrific. Two thumbs up. Found them online and got excellent personal service. Used them to get from PDX to about two hours away …. And then back to PDX a few days later. On time. Super professional drivers. Vehicles in spectacular shape. Brand new. They will be out go to service. We recommend them highly.
Marquee Chauffeur holds a 5.0 rating across 198 Google reviews. Read every review on Google.
Reserve Your Chauffeur
Reserve a Portland
Chauffeur Now.
Ready to experience the Marquee Chauffeur standard? Call (503) 706-8662 to book your next trip or request a quote online. Dispatch is available 24/7, every day of the year.