Motor Pool

USU Eastern Motor Pool offers vehicles for university business travel. Review the information below to reserve and use a university vehicle.

The motor pool is located in the Purchasing/Police building. See the campus map.

Reserve and Use a University Vehicle

Training:

  • Review USU Policies 514 and 515.
    See policies below. By submitting your vehicle request, you are verifying that you have read and understood the Vehicle Use Policy and the Travel Policy.
  • Make sure the Driver Training (Utah Defensive Driver Training and the USU Eastern Driver Registration) has been completed.
    See below for details. Training must be completed once every two years.

Prior to the trip:

  • Complete the online Vehicle Request Form. If you do not have login access to the form, feel free to contact us at (435) 613-5475.

The day of the trip:

  • Pick up the keys from the Motor Pool.
  • A Vehicle Request form will be included in the packet for the trip.
    • Record mileage on the "Mileage at Departure" line of the form.

Upon return:

  • Complete the Vehicle Request form from the packet.
    • Record mileage on the "Mileage when Returned" line of the form.
    • Sign on the "Driver's Signature" line.
    • Note any service or repairs that are needed under the "Service and Repair Suggestions" section.
  • Return the vehicle, keys, and form to the Motor Pool. Park the returned vehicle facing the wall in the appropriate stall.
  • Leave the signed Vehicle Reservation form in the locked car and put the keys in the key drop box on the middle bay "person" entrance door. 

Driver Training and Policies

Utah Defensive Driver Training

  • Log into the Institution Learning System using your A# and password.

  • Search the catalog for the Defensive Driving Course.

  • Watch and complete the video training. Then, upload any of the requested documentation.

  • Once completed, USU will review the certificate. Please note that this process may take up to a week, so plan accordingly when scheduling trips.

Rates

Motor Pool Fees

  • $50 - cleaning fee will be charged if the vehicle is not returned in an acceptable condition.
  • $50 - Failure to enter the correct mileage when fueling (State of Utah fine)
  • $25 - cancellation fee if no notice has been given at least 24 hours in advance

Department Mileage Rates

Cars
5 passengers, including the driver
$0.75/mile, $12 minimum charge

Minivans
7 passengers, including the driver
$0.75/mile, $12 minimum charge

Suburban
9 passengers, including the driver
$1.00/mile, $12 minimum charge

Truck
6 passengers, including the driver
$1.00/mile, 12 minimum charge

Mini bus #1
21 passengers
your department provides the driver - $1.40/mile, $25 minimum charge
we provide the driver - $1.79/mile

Mini bus #2
24 passengers
your department provides the driver - $1.40/mile, $25 minimum charge
we provide the driver - $1.79/mile

Motor pool trailers
$25 rental fee

There is a $25 fee for any reservations that are not cancelled within 24 hours of the pickup time.