Motor Pool

COVID-19 Motor Pool Procedures

Pacific University Transportation Information
Motor Pool Protocol for Voyages & Athletics | Approved June 22, 2020 
Motor Pool Protocol for Occasional Use | Approved June 29, 2020

General Motor Pool Procedures

If interested in using university vehicles, please start by reading the Motor Pool Policies & Procedures (pdf). This form covers:

  • Use of Vehicles
  • Procedures
  • Rental Vehicles
  • Rates and Additional Charges
  • Billing Procedures

If interested in using university carts or gators, please start by reading the Cart & Gator Policies (pdf) and the Cart & Gator Approved Pathways (pdf). This form covers:

  • Authorized Drivers
  • Rules of the Road
  • Operation
  • Parking
  • Maintenance
  • Damage/Incident
  • Violation of Policies

Become an Authorized Driver

Our insurance carrier requires that ALL employees and students, who drive, or intend to drive, University-owned OR rented vehicles (under the University's name & use of University insurance), be approved through our Driver Training Program.

The Driver Training Program has been reviewed and approved by our insurance carrier and is in place for all students, staff, and faculty that wish to become an Authorized University Driver.

If interested in becoming an Authorized Driver of University vehicles, please first read the Driver Training Program (pdf) document for the necessary steps for each specific situation.

Once you have read the Driver Training Program document, and determined the steps to becoming an Authorized Driver, the following may be required:

Reserve a Vehicle

For vehicle reservations, Authorized Drivers please complete the Vehicle Reservation Form (pdf).

Note: Vehicle Mileage Rates were last increased July 1, 2022.

Motor Pool Vehicle List

Car

Mileage Rate: $0.45 per mile, $15.00 Minimum Charge
5 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)

Minivan/Escape

Mileage Rate: $0.50 per mile, $15.00 Minimum Charge
7 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)


Escape Van

SUV

Mileage Rate: $0.65 per mile, $20.00 Minimum Charge
7 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)

12 Passenger/Cargo Van

Mileage Rate: $0.65 per mile, $20.00 Minimum Charge
12 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)

12 Passenger Van White

Truck

Mileage Rate: $0.80 per mile, $22.00 Minimum Charge
6 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)

Mini Bus

Mileage Rate: $0.80 per mile, $22.00 Minimum Charge
15 Passenger Vehicle (including driver)

Trailer

No additional charges

Reimbursement Mileage Rate (Personal Vehicle)

58.5¢ per mile (Effective Jan 1, 2022)

Fees

$25.00 Not Used/Failure to Cancel Fee

Contact Us

Carolyn Vanaken
503-352-2799 | vana6180@pacificu.edu