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Fleet Reservation Guidelines

Please review the following policies before submitting a Spend Authorization for a fleet vehicle reservation.

48-Hour Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the reservation start time will not incur a charge.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the reservation start time will incur a charge equal to one day of vehicle use per vehicle.
  • To cancel a reservation, contact 208-496-2500

Dirt Road Travel

  • Driving on dirt roads is permitted. However, the department will be responsible for a $250 deductible if the vehicle is damaged while traveling on a dirt road.

Trailer Use

  • Fleet Services does not provide hitch locks. Departments are responsible for providing their own hitch locks, if desired.
  • To tow a personal trailer with a campus vehicle, the driver must be trailer certified before the reservation begins.
  • To tow a campus trailer with a personal vehicle, the driver must also be trailer certified before the reservation begins.
  • For information about trailer certification, visit Fleet Services Vehicle Driver Training.

300-Mile Travel Radius

  • Campus vehicles may be used for travel within a 300-mile radius of campus.
  • Travel beyond the 300-mile radius requires prior approval from the appropriate vice president.

Reservations for More Than Four Vehicles

Renting more than four fleet vehicles for the same reservation, event, or travel period requires prior approval from Risk Management.