Motor Pool
The Motor Pool is under the umbrella of Facilities Services. We have an ASE-certified mechanic and technician. We are in charge of maintaining all ³Ô¹ÏÍø vehicles, mowers, tractors, and smaller equipment. We can assist faculty, staff, and students with dead batteries and assist with arranging tows.
In addition to our working vehicles, we have a Rental Fleet. This Fleet is available to rent for authorized ³Ô¹ÏÍø business, events, and classroom fieldwork.
To view the Fleet vehicles, occupancy and rates, see our .
For questions and concerns, please contact the front desk, at 509-527-5999.
Rental Fleet Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent a vehicle for personal use?
No. All vehicles must be sponsored and charged to a WC Department.
How do I rent a vehicle?
WC Motor Pool uses Agile Fleet Commander Software to request reservations.
- Make sure you have approval and a budget number (GL#). Ask your advisor or your Admin if you are not sure. All Budget numbers end in the object code 5700.
- . If you do NOT intend to drive, please list that in the comments.
- Have an for your trip. If you do not have one, please list the driver as “Pending”. However, your reservation will be canceled 5 Business days prior to the trip departure if the driver is not authorized.
Call with any questions, at 509-527-5999
How do I become an authorized driver or find a current driver for my trip?
You may find the directions to all steps located here, .
Can I rent a vehicle for an hour or two?
No. We have a daily rate which allows us more flexibility with our users. We charge for the day of use not by the hour.
What if I need a vehicle on a Saturday?
If you need a vehicle after working hours, we will check out the vehicle for you on a Friday after 3 pm. You will only be charged for the day of use.
³Ô¹ÏÍø has 10 Motor Pool vehicles that are available for staff, faculty and students to rent when conducting college business purposes.
Our vehicle inventory includes:
- 7, 14-passenger turtle top busses that rent for $125 per calendar day of use.
- 2, 4WD Chevrolet 8-passenger Suburbans that rent for $110 per calendar day of use.
- 1, cargo trailer which rents for $15 per calendar day of use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I rent a vehicle for personal use?
No. All vehicles must be sponsored and charged to a WC Department.
How do I rent a vehicle?
WC Motor Pool uses Agile Fleet Commander Software to schedule, verify users and bill departments. It is easy as 1-2-3.
- Make sure you have approval and a budget number (GL#). Ask your advisor or your Admin if you are not sure.
- . If you do NOT intend to drive, please list that in the comments.
- Have an for your trip. If you do not have one, please list the driver as “Pending”. However, your reservation will be canceled 5 Business days prior to the trip departure if the driver is not authorized.
Call with any questions, 509-527-5999
Can I rent a vehicle for an hour or two?
No. We have a daily rate which allows us more flexibility with our users. We charge for the day of use not by the hour.
What if I need a vehicle on a Saturday?
If you need a vehicle after working hours, we will check out the vehicle for you on a Friday. You will only be charged for the day of use.
Safety videos coming soon! Need help? Call 509-529-5999.
To rent any of the Turtle Top vans, drivers must be van-certified through the Environmental Health and Safety office. The certification entails an online defensive driving course and hands-on training. To schedule this class, contact Glen Naumann, 509-527-5946 or by email at naumanng@whitman.edu.