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Department
of Facilities Management
Motor
Pool
The University of
Maine Motor Pool, managed by Facilities Management, maintains more than
45 vehicles, ranging from sedans and minivans, to four-wheel drive pick
up trucks and 15 passenger vans. The Motor Pool provides clean, reliable
rental vehicles at a competitive price to the University of Maine community.
Please contact the Motor Pool at 581-2645 with any questions. Printable
forms below can be completed and faxed to the Motor Pool at 581-2655.
 CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of the Motor Pool FACULTY & STAFF
License Agreement Form
CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of the Motor Pool IN-STATE STUDENT
License Agreement Form
CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of the Motor Pool OUT-OF-STATE
& INTERNATIONAL STUDENT License Agreement Form
CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of APL 27: Motor Vehicle Use &
Regulations
CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of the Motor Pool Vehicle Requisition
Form
CLICK
HERE
to view and print an Acrobat™ file of the Student Travel Information
& Roster Form
CLICK
HERE
to view Motor Pool vehicles
Who is eligible
to rent a University vehicle from the Motor Pool?
Any University
of Maine student employee, student group, faculty and staff member is
eligible to rent a vehicle from Motor Pool provided they:
- Posses a valid
drivers license.
- Complete the License
Agreement Form authorizing the Motor Pool to perform a background check
on their driving record.
- Pass the Motor
Pool's criteria as per the background check with the State of issue
for their driver's license.
- Provide their
driver's license to Motor Pool so a photocopy can be made of it and
maintained on file.
- Complete a Vehicle
Requisition Form.
- Complete the Student
Travel Information & Roster Form if they are a student or student organization
renting a Motor Pool vehicle that will not have a faculty or
staff person accompanying them on their trip.
- They have not incurred
any violations in conjunction with operating a Motor Pool vehicle.
What types of vehicles
are available from the Motor Pool?
The Motor Pool maintains full size sedans and station wagons, two and
four-wheel drive pick up trucks, minivans, eight passenger vans, cargo
vans, and 15 passenger vans.
How much does it
cost to rent a Motor Pool vehicle?
| Vehicle
Class |
Mileage |
Daily
Charge |
Min.
Total Daily Charge |
| Sedans
& Station Wagons |
$0.25/MI. |
$10.00/Day*
|
$15.00/Day*
|
| 2X4
Pick-Up Trucks |
$0.25/MI. |
$10.00/Day* |
$15.00/Day* |
| 4X4
Pick-Up Trucks & 8 Passenger Vans |
$0.30/MI. |
$10.00/Day* |
$15.00/Day* |
| 15
Passenger Vans |
$0.35/MI. |
$15.00/Day* |
$25.00/Day* |
* A rental day is
defined as beginning at 7AM and terminating at 7AM on the following day.
Any vehicle picked up prior to 7AM or returned after 7AM the following
day is subject to an additional day of charges.
What are the rules
for operating a Motor Pool vehicle?
- Motor Pool vehicles
are NOT to be taken home for any reason.
- NO smoking in
Motor Pool vehicles.
- NO pets/animals
allowed in Motor Pool vehicles.
- Observe all applicable
traffic rules and regulations while operating any vehicle.
- Be alert at all
times while operating any vehicle.
Where is the Motor
Pool located?
The Motor Pool is located at the Facilities Management Complex on Rangeley
Road. See map button on the menu at left for additional location information.
Do I need to take
a driving test to rent a Motor Pool vehicle?
A University administered driver's test is not required in order to rent
sedans, station wagons, minivans and pick up trucks. A University administered
'van familiarization' is required to rent a 15 passenger van due to the
size of the vehicle. The process involves driving the van around campus
with a Motor Pool staff person, demonstrating that you can navigate corners
and back the vehicle into and out of parking slots.
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