"What hours are you open for business?"

Transportation Services is open for business six (6) days per week, from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday and from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.  Transportation Services is normally closed on Sundays and official University holidays.

"I need to leave before the Motor Pool is open.  What pick-up arrangements do I need to make?"

If the departure of a Transportation Services' vehicle is scheduled prior to the opening of Transportation Services' facility, the following pick-up alternatives are available.  Any exception must be approved by the Manager, Transportation Services.

"What is the policy governing use of University vehicles?"

Vehicles can be used only for official University business that is within an employee's scope of employment.  Legally, personal use is travel usage not within the employee's scope of employment.

"What does the scope of employment mean?"

The definition of 'scope of employment' contained in the Governmental Tort Claims Act is as follows:

Scope of Employment means performance by an employee acting in good faith within the duties of his office or employment or of tasks lawfully assigned by a competent authority including the operation or use of an agency vehicle or equipment with actual or implied consent of the supervisor of the employee.

"Can I use a University vehicle to run my children to school or stop by a grocery store; it is on my way to work?"

NO!  You are personally at risk in any personal use situation.  This means that you could be held financially responsible to third parties in the event of an accident.  Our advice is to never use any University vehicle for personal use.

"Who can lease a University Motor Pool vehicle?"

Any authorized departmental, state, or federal employee who needs a vehicle to conduct official business and who has a valid University account number to charge the billing.

"Can a graduate or undergraduate student use a University vehicle?"

Yes, but only for official University business.  Students must be employed by the University and either be given written vehicle checkout authorization on departmental letterhead (signed by the department head) or have a travel authorization card (issued by Transportation Services).  This memo or card will serve as the student's staff identification and must be presented along with a valid driver's license and current student identification card.  The memorandum or authorization card must state when the authorization expires for the student to lease a vehicle.

"What is the vehicle check out procedures for a Transportation Services vehicle?"

At the time you pick-up your vehicle you must complete and sign a trip ticket campus invoice.  This procedure will take approximately three minutes to complete.  To complete the checkout, you will have to have a current and valid U.S.A driver's license and University employee picture identification card.  Additionally, if prior reservations have not been made, you will also need the departmental account number to be billed.

"What types of identification are required when leasing Transportation Services vehicle?"

A current and valid U.S.A. driver's license and a current University employee picture identification card.

"What if I am using a Motor Pool vehicle in the Stillwater area and need fuel or vehicle services?"

Must obtain the fuel and services at Transportation Services only.  The hours of operation are sufficient to meet most service needs.  Do not buy from a local outlet.  Having the vehicle serviced at Transportation Services also allows the staff to make service inspections.

"How do I pay for gasoline when using a Motor Pool vehicle?"

You will be issued a fuel credit card.  It is in the packet attached to the vehicle key along with instructions on how to use it.  If the fuel credit card doesn’t work and you have to personally pay for any fuel or service, you must keep the original receipt in order to be reimbursed. Please notify the Motor Pool if a fuel card has been rejected. We will then need to fax you the form required for reimbursement.  You will need to fill this out as well as attach the original receipt.  All receipts need to show the vehicle number along with the tag number.  Once completed, please return the form and receipt back to the Motor Pool staff and they will process your reimbursement.  Reimbursement normally takes four to five days.

"What if the vehicle has need of mechanical repair during my trip?"

If repairs are needed while traveling with a Transportation Services' vehicle, the following policy should be strictly adhered to.

"What happens if I get a speeding ticket in a Motor Pool vehicle?"

The person who received the ticket is responsible for paying it.

"What do I need to do if I'm involved in an accident?"

Immediately, no matter how insignificant you might feel the accident to be, call the local police or highway patrol for an accident investigation.  An investigation will help to protect you and the University in the event of a liability claim.  Do not make any statements of guilt or innocence and follow the instructions on the accident report form in the vehicle glove box.  Call the University Transportation Services collect and inform the staff about the accident.  If the vehicle is disabled, you can give directions to your location so that another vehicle can be sent to you for trip continuation.  On completion of your trip, you must make an accident report to the Risk Manager at 204 Whitehurst.

"What happens if I reserve a vehicle and later find out that the meeting date has been changed or canceled?"

Immediately notify the Motor Pool reservation staff of the change or cancellation so that the vehicle can be reserved for another department.  Failure to cancel a reservation will result in a no-cancellation charge of a partial day rental.

"I went to the Motor Pool to return a vehicle but it was closed.  Now, what do I do?"

The customer should leave the vehicle in the customer parking area.  Due to safety precautions, please do not park in the vehicle fueling area.  A vehicle check-in unit with detailed instructions posted is provided for after hour returns.

"Am I insured if I drive my personal vehicle on official University business?"

The State of Oklahoma's self-insured liability coverage will respond to claims made against the employee or the University even if they are driving their own vehicle.  This coverage is for liability only.  There is no coverage provided for physical damages to an employee's privately owned vehicle.

"How is my department billed for a trip?"

Completed trip tickets are calculated daily and electronically transferred to the Financial Accounting.  Transportation Services will send your department a copy of all trip tickets on a monthly basis.