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 8 passenger vans. The Motor Pool provides clean, reliable rental vehicles at a competitive price to the University of Maine community.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm. 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.

-Motor Pool Faculty and Staff license agreement .pdf form

--Motor Pool In-State Student license agreement .pdf form

--Motor Pool Out-of-State and International Student license agreement .pdf form

--Motor Pool Roster .pdf form

--Motor Pool Requisition .pdf form

-APL #27 .pdf 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:

  1. Posses a valid drivers license for at least two years.
  2. Complete the License Agreement Form authorizing the Motor Pool to perform a background check on their driving record.
  3. Pass the Systems Office-Risk Management criteria as per the background check with the State of issue for their driver's license.
  4. Complete a Vehicle Requisition Form.
  5. 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.
  6. 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, cargo vans, and eight passenger vans (one driver and seven passengers),

 

 

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 & Mini-Vans and Cargo Vans.

$0.30/MI.

$10.00/Day*

$15.00/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 daily charge of $10.00.

** All rentals include gas and insurance.

 

What are the rules for operating a Motor Pool vehicle?

  1. Motor Pool vehicles are NOT to be taken home for any reason.
  2. NO smoking in Motor Pool vehicles.
  3. NO pets/animals allowed in Motor Pool vehicles.
  4. Observe all applicable traffic rules and regulations while operating any vehicle.
  5. Be alert at all times while operating any vehicle.

 

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.

 

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.