Hours of Operations: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (except University holidays)
Phone: (410)651-6677 Fax (410) 651-7918
Motor Pool offers a range of transportation-related services to the University. The goal of Motor Pool is to provide the University community with quality, convenient and cost-effective vehicle services.
University Vehicle Information
SERVICES
Fleet Vehicle Rental
The Motor Pool fleet includes passenger sedans, 11- and 15-passenger vans, and Shuttle buses to meet the transportation needs of the University community.
Vehicle requests may be made by completing the appropriate departmental Leave Request Form, obtaining the appropriate approvals, and submitting it to Administrative Affairs.
Rental of University owned vehicles is based on first- come first-served basis. A vehicle may be rented for official University business only. The driver of the vehicle must be an employee, student or official volunteer in their department, and cleared through the Motor Vehicle Administration and fleet services. University vehicles are only permitted to be driven within a 500 mile radius of the University. If a vehicle is unavailable, a non- availability form can be requested once you return from your trip.
Unless approved by Administrative Affairs, training to operate 11-& -15 passenger vans is available upon request. Training courses will be conducted as needed and when schedules permit. It is suggested that a size be limited to ten (10) trainees, when possible. Training will consist of:
- Driving skills, evaluation
- Vehicle inspection procedures
- Driver checklist sign-off and certification procedures (including the fueling of the vehicle and the cleanliness of it).
Fuel Service
A fueling station for University vehicles is located in the Physical Plant fleet yard; only Motor Pool staff are authorized to re-fuel University vehicles for customers.
Vehicle Maintenance / Repair
Maintenance and Repair Request
Motor Pool is a full-service vehicle maintenance and repair facility. It performs all preventive maintenance and routine repairs for University vehicles. Work is performed based on manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with State requirements. Services provided include:
- Oil and Filter Changes
- Tire Rotations
- Tune-ups
- Wiper blade replacement
- All types of engine repair
- Lubrication
- Mandatory Safety Inspections
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspections
- and MORE
