The survey found that SUVs and sedans are used equally at 50% each. The Suburban SUV is the most commonly used vehicle overall, particularly for corporate and high net worth clients. For sedans, Mercedes Benz models are most popular overall. Foreign manufacturers like Mercedes, Audi, and Lexus make up over half of vehicles used. 15.5% of vehicles are armored, with the Armored Suburban being most common. Respondents had an average of 14.9 years of experience and drove an average of 89 miles per day. Over half received surveillance detection training and 79% received executive protection training.

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Introduction
The following are the results of a survey sent to Secure Transportation practitioners via
email. The survey was also posted on Social Media networks, but the response was
minimal.
Practitioners who participated in the survey represent the Corporate, High Net Worth,
and Private Security communities. Their varied job titles included Director of Security, to
EP Managers, Security Drivers and EP Specialist.
This survey is a reflection of those with a substantial amount of experience in the
Secure Transportation Industry. The average years of experience of those that
participated in the survey is 14.9 years.
Throughout the survey the Groups will be referred to by:
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Corporate (Corp)
High Net Worth (HNW)
Private Security (PS)
Vehicles are classified by:
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Type (Sedan/SUV/Armored)
Manufacturers/Model (Audi, Mercedes)
The survey examines the Types (Sedan/SUV/Armored), and Manufacturers/Model
Vehicles ( i.e. Suburban/Audi/Mercedes) used by the various groups (Corp, HNW, and
PS).
There is a small variance in the Manufacturers Models:
• Lexus was a combination of the LS 600L and the LS 460.
• Audi was a combination of the Audi A8L and the A8l - W12.
• Cadillac was represented by the older DTS and the newer XTS.
• Mercedes Benz was all various models of the S Class.
• BMW were all the 750 Series.
• Lincoln vehicles were spread over older Town Cars and a few of the newer MKS.
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2. THE NUMBERS
The Type of vehicle used by all the participants from all groups is split evenly between
SUV and Sedans - 50/50.
The piece of data that was not expected is that 15.5% of all vehicles driven by the
participants are armored. And of that 15%, 33% drive an Armored Suburban. The
other type of armored vehicles are scattered among many different manufacturers.
All Vehicle Types
When combining all vehicles types used by all Groups (Corp, HNW, and PS), the most
used vehicle is a Suburban followed by a Mercedes.
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3. SUVs Only - All Groups
Looking at SUV’s used by all Groups (Corp, HNW, and PS), the highest percentage of
use is the Suburban. In fact the data indicates that the Suburban dominates the SUV
field. More Suburban’s are used than the next two vehicles combined.
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4. Sedans Only - All Groups
Looking at Sedans only used by all Groups (Corp, HNW, and PS), the highest
percentage of use of Sedans is the Mercedes Benz, but unlike the SUV category the
Mercedes does not dominate the numbers. The top three vehicles are foreign
manufacturers. The high use of foreign vehicles in these Groups is something that you
would not see as little as 10 years ago.
CORPORATE GROUP
The Type of vehicles used by the Corporate Group
The corporations are still using more Sedans than SUV’s but SUV’s are catching up.
The Suburban is the top vehicle but the combination of Lexus, Audi and Cadillac make
the Sedan the number one choice for Corporations.
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5. When combining all vehicles types (below) used by the Corporate Group - The most
used vehicle is a Suburban but the combination of Sedans equal 81%, making Sedans
the overall choice for the Corporation Group.
Note: The sum of the percentage is more than 100 % because some participants drive
more than one vehicle.
Top Sedan Model in Corporate Group
The top two sedan models driven by Corporate Group are foreign manufacturers. In
fact, the data indicates that 64% of all the vehicles used by the Corporate Group are
foreign vehicles.
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6. Top SUV Model in Corporate Group
The top SUV used by all the Corporate Group is the Suburban by a significant margin.
HIGH NET WORTH GROUP
Top Vehicle Type in High Net Worth Group
SUV’s are the top vehicle type choice used by the High Net Worth Group. Interesting to
note the significant 15% use of armored vehicles.
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7. High Net Worth Group - All vehicles
Combining all vehicles (Sedan, SUV) used by the HNW Group, the most used is the
Suburban.
Top Sedan in High Net Worth Group
The Top Model of Sedan driven by High Net Worth Group is the Mercedes
Top SUV in High Net Worth Group
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8. The top SUV Model used by the High Net Worth Group is the Suburban.
PRIVATE SECURITY GROUP
Private Security results represent those that work in the Private Security environment.
Top Model in PS Group - All models
Combining all vehicles (Sedan, SUV) used by the PS Group, the most used vehicle by a
substantial number is the Suburban.
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9. Sedan Only - PS Group
Model of Sedan Driven driver by Private Security varied to the point that there were no
clear options. The three prominent vehicle models are Audi, Cadillac, and Mercedes.
SUV Only - PS Group
The highest percentage of use of SUV’s in the PS Group is the Suburban
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10. DRIVING ENVIRONMENT
Looking the environment that all survey participants drive through
We asked the survey participants, on a strictly volunteer basis to answer
non-automotive, driving questions. Mostly all participants answered this section of
survey.
Question - What, if any driving driver training program have you attended?
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11. Question - Have you attended a Surveillance Detection training program?
Yes
No
57%
43%
Question - Have you attended an Executive Protection training program?
Yes
No
79%
21%
Average years in the business
14.9 Years
Average miles driven and what market driver what miles
What are the average miles driven per day?
All
Corporate
HNW
89
90
66
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