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University staff may rent fleet vehicles for approved university activities
throughout the United States and Canada.

Fleet Services

1. Rentals
Daily & long term arrangements are available. Long term vehicle rental arrangements are available for a period of three months or longer.
Call 494-2115 for more details and rates.
Charges are per day, per mile, plus parking & tolls
Cancellation fee applies if less than 24 hours prior to departure
   
Types of Vehicles Available for Rental
Car, 6 passengers
Minivan, 7 passengers
Eight Passenger Van (Some are equipped with hitches. See Notes Below)
Twelve Passenger Van ***See Policy and/or Training Video
Fifteen Passenger Van ***See Policy and/or Training Video
Pickup Truck
4x4 Pickup Truck
Wheelchair Accessible Lift Van
Specialty Vehicles upon request
Notes:
  I. If vehicle is rented with plans to tow, please review "Guidelines for Towing a Trailer", and complete a "Weight Specifications/Verification Worksheet" two weeks prior to departure.
  II. Professional drivers are available upon request.
 
2. Indianapolis Airport One-Way
Travel to and from Indianapolis Airport only
4 hour and 75-mile limit (one-way)
Confirmation numbers will be assigned
The driver will pick up vehicle at the Purdue Airport
Round trip requires two Form 1's sent to Transportation Service, TMB prior to departure.
 
Reservations via Phone, FAX, or E-mail
By Phone
Call to make reservations as far in advance as possible at 49-42114.
The following information will be requested:
Type of vehicle desired and any special needs
  (seats removed, hitch, etc.)
Driver's Name
Departure Date & Time (See Pickup Times Below)
Return Date & Time
Destination
Estimated Total Miles
Caller's Name, Phone Number & Department
Driver should bring the original Form 1 for vehicle pickup.
By Fax
Complete the Transportation Form 1 and FAX to 49-61374
Driver should bring the original Form 1 for vehicle pickup.
By Email
Reservations via e-mail must be made at least 3 business days prior to the date travel will begin.
Form 1 can be downloaded to your computer as an excel file.
Complete Form 1 and send it as an attachment via e-mail to transportation@purdue.edu
Transportation will reply to the sender to confirm receipt of the reservation. It is the sender’s responsibility to follow-up if a confirmation is not received.
Form 1 cannot be submitted from this web site.
Driver should bring the original Form 1 for vehicle pickup.
Note: Vehicles will not be released without a completed and properly signed Form 1 at Transportation Service.
 
Cancellations
Vehicle reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the vehicle pick-up time specified. A fee equivalent to a one-day charge will be assessed if cancellations are made less than 24 hours in advance.
 
Authorization to Travel
Prepare Transportation Form 1. Click here for Form 1 instructions, or see the back of the printed form. This form requires a departmental certification and an authorized signature.
 
Note: Separate Form 1’s are required for multiple vehicles.
 
Authorized Drivers
Purdue Employees
Must possess a valid United States driver's license to present at time of vehicle pickup. International driver's licenses are not accepted.
Non-Employees
Approval for non-employees must be requested on Form RM01 through the Risk Management Department, FREH.
 
Driver Certification
The Form 1 requires a driver's certification. By signing for the vehicle and noting the state and expiration date of the operator's license, the driver certifies:
Possession of a valid United States driver's license
Only approved drivers, who meet all requirements, are authorized to drive the vehicle
The vehicle will be used only for approved university business
The vehicle will be driven in accordance with state & local laws and regulations, and in a courteous manner that represents Purdue.
Pick Up Times
For trip departures before 7am Tuesday - Saturday, vehicles can be picked up between 5 & 6pm the day before.
For trip departures between 11am Saturday and 7am Monday, vehicles must be picked up between 8-10am Saturday.
Note: Transportation office hours are adjusted around University holidays. Please call if your departure time is near an official University holiday.
  
Student Organizations/Club Sports
If travel involves a student organization or club sports, you should contact the business office responsible for your account to obtain information regarding procedures for authorization to travel.
 
Rates
Click here for a list of our current rates.
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