Eligible Drivers of Fleet Vehicles
Drivers who intend to use fleet vehicles and/or rental vehicles for College business must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. All drivers must be pre-qualified and appear on the list of Authorized College Drivers before being allowed to drive fleet vehicles or rental vehicles (including WeCar) for business travel.
Faculty and Staff can pre-qualify as an Authorized Driver:
- Complete a Motor Vehicle Report Release Waiver (Travel forms).
- Submit waiver to the Business Office.
- Receive verification from the Business Office that your name is included on the list of Authorized College Drivers.
- Review the fleet vehicle procedures and fleet vehicle policy.
- Honor Carleton's shared fleet vehicle courtesies.
Students can pre-qualify as an Authorized Student Driver:
- Complete a Student Driver Application form available in Campus Services, Sayles-Hill 5.
- Apply for a certified copy of your driving record--obtained from your home State's Department of Motor Vehicles--and submit it to Campus Services. Our insurance company requests a 3-year driving history.
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Attend defensive driver training. Defensive driver training sessions are held on campus at various times throughout the year. Upcoming classes are scheduled for:
Monday 9/17/2012 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Leighton 305
Tuesday 11/13/2012 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Leighton 305
Monday 1/14/2013 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Leighton 305
Tuesday 2/26/2013 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Leighton 305
Monday 4/8/2013 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Leighton 305
Tuesday 5/28/2013 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Leighton 305
Monday 6/17/2013 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leighton 305 - Read the Fleet Vehicle Policies/Procedures notebook (available in the Campus Services Office).
- Honor Carleton's shared fleet vehicle courtesies.
You will be authorized to drive College vehicles upon completion of the four steps listed above. Your name will be added to the official List of Authorized Student Drivers and may be shared with other members of the Carleton community.