Vehicle Reservations
FORMS
- Vehicle Driver Acknowledgement Form
- Vehicle Driver Safety Tips
- Driver Notification Form
- Supervisor Accident Follow-up Checklist
- E-reservations Form for Transportation Requests
MOTOR POOL RENTALS
All employees and units of Savannah State University are affected by the University's Vehicle Usage Policy and must have read and understood the requirements of the policy to have an assigned vehicle, use any of the vehicles owned by the University, or to rent a vehicle utilizing University funds.
Note: All University Employees using University Vehicles and/or renting vehicles that are paid with University funds, must familiarize themselves and comply with the University's Vehicle Usage Policy.
Procedures for Reserving and Using a Motor Pool Vehicle
Requesting a Vehicle
To request a vehicle, a SSU employee must submit the following:
- Approved Travel Authorization (required for all to make a request)
- Motor Pool Vehicle Request Form
- Driver Acknowledgement Form
These forms are also available from the Auxiliary Services Parking and Transportation Office on the first floor of King-Frazier Complex near the SSU Bookstore.
The Auxiliary Services Parking and Transportation Office is open from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. All reservation requests must be made during these hours. Requests made after these hours will be processed the next business day.
Vehicles are issued on a first come, first served basis. Departments and employees should anticipate their needs in advance and make early reservations. Sharing a vehicle is strongly encouraged for employees traveling to the same destination. Should a vehicle not be available through the Motor Pool, the requester will be directed to contact Purchasing to secure a vehicle for that trip. Auxiliary Services reserves the right to provide a different vehicle than initially assigned in order to assure the most efficient use of the State's resources.
| Vehicle Type | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Compact (Intermediate) - Corolla | $40.00 | $240.00 |
| Mid-size (Standard) Sedan - Camry | $45.00 | $270.00 |
| Full-size Sedan - Avalon | $48.00 | $288.00 |
| Standard SUV | $57.00 | $342.00 |
| 15 Passenger Bus | $125.00 | $750.00 |
Fuel changes will also be assessed in addition to the rental fees (See Fuel Card Section below)
Cancellation policy: When departments determine they no longer need to use a vehicle previously scheduled, the department is responsible for notifying the Transportation Office in a timely manner during normal business hours. If the Transportation Office does not receive a 24 hour notice and the vehicle cannot be reassigned, a cancellation fee of one day's vehicle rental will be assessed.
Checking Out a Vehicle
All Motor Pool vehicles are parked along Alexis Circle. They must be checked out during the hours of 8:00 am - 4:45 pm. Monday through Friday, except holidays. When it is time to pick up your vehicle be sure that:
- You have a valid driver's license.
- You bring the approved vehicle reservation form for the trip. The Motor Pool has a record of the approved travel authority form for the trip.
- You check the vehicle for any damage; if damage is noted prior to departure, please indicate this on the Trip Ticket that will be provided to you by the Transportation Office.
After receiving the keys for a vehicle from the Motor Pool, check the accompanying packet in the glovebox for the following documents:
- Fuel Card/Wright Express Drivers Guide
- Insurance Card
- Driver Notification Form to report any vehicle incidents, tickets, etc.
Returning a vehicle
Vehicles must be returned to Alexis Circle in front of King Frazier, and bring the keys to the Transportation Office.
- Make sure the gas tank has been filled immediately prior to returning the vehicle. If it has not, an additional charge for gas and labor will be assessed to the department.
- If the Transportation Office is closed, please follow these instructions:
- Park the vehicle along the King Frazier side of Alexis Circle.
- Place keys in the dropbox or the left side of the patio outside the door to King-Frazier.
- Contact the Auxiliary Services Parking and Transportation Office at 358-3109 to alert Motor Pool staff of any mechanical problems you encountered on the trip.
- Make sure all garbage, debris and personal belongings have been removed.
- Turn off the lights, close and lock all windows and doors.
Driver Responsibilities
Drivers of Motor Pool vehicles represent the University community to the general public and are expected to drive defensively, be courteous and obey all traffic laws. All drivers must read, understand, and follow the SSU Vehicle Usage Policy and the additional items found on the Trip Ticket. Drivers are also responsible for:
- Checking all gauges and heeding all warnings if indicated during your trip,
- Reporting all accidents and damage to the vehicle to the Auxiliary Services Department of Parking and Transportation,
- Returning vehicles to the appropriate location on time and in a clean and presentable condition,
- Notifying the Auxiliary Services Department of Parking and Transportation if the vehicle cannot be returned on time (Charges will be incurred for vehicles returned late.
Fuel Card
A fuel card will be provided for purchases such as gas and oil, etc... Do not use the fuel card in any vehicle except the one to which it is assigned. All vehicles will use only regular unleaded 87 octane fuel, except for the mini-buses. This gas card is valid at most major gas stations. At the service stations, look for the Wright Express (WEX) logo sticker on the gas pump, or ASK if they accept the card BEFORE refueling. There is a list of gas stations accepting the WEX card in the packet in the glove compartment.
Each driver (by name) will be assigned a specific individualized Personal Identification Number (PIN). This PIN can be used by the individual with any SSU fuel card. If a card is lost or stolen, it should be reported to the Transportation department immediately.
BUS/MINI-BUS RENTAL
Procedures for Requesting and Using Bus/Shuttles
All vehicle requests (other than rental cars) are handled by the Department of Parking and Transportation, in Auxiliary Services. These are the rates for buses:
| Bus type | daily rate | mileage rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Passenger | $125.00 | $240.00 |
| 25 Passenger | $1,100.00 | $3.00 |
| 55 Passenger | $1,200.00 | $3.30 |
State Contracted Vehicles Rentals with Enterprise
New rates & Available Options
Compact (Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris or similar) - $31.77/day
Standard (Pontiac G6 or similar) - $37.83/day
Full Size (Chevy Impala, Nissan Altima, Dodge Charger or similar) - $40.86/day
Mini Van (Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge caravan or similar) - $53.48/day
Standard SUV (Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) - $54.49/day
Large SUV (GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition or similar) - $82.27
Pick-up Truck (Chevy Colorado, Dodge Dakota or similar) - $54.54
Large Pick-up Truck (Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150 or similar) - $53.48
Cargo Van (GM Express, Ford Econoline or similar) - $53.48
15 Passenger Van (GM Express, Ford Econoline or similar) - $82.27/day
For assistance, please contact the Auxiliary Services Office at 912-358-3109
