UMass Lowell’s vehicle fleet management program aims to assist departmental fleet administrators with oversight of departmental vehicles while supporting the university’s operational needs, optimizing assets, and promoting the university’s safety and sustainability goals.
Operational Support
- Provide support for campus fleet administrators in ensuring efficiency, safety and sustainability.
- Establish policies and procedures for the acceptable use of fleet vehicles, including driver eligibility, vehicle use protocols, and accident reporting.
- Maintain the campus gas card program for optimal customer service and efficient processing of lost cards.
- Communicate legal and regulatory requirements related to vehicle operation, management, and procurement. This includes tracking registration, insurance and inspections.
Cost Optimization
- Develop a comprehensive plan and optimize costs for the acquisition, use, and disposal of vehicles to meet the university's long-term needs.
- Reduce the total cost of ownership for the fleet through efficient procurement, maintenance tracking, and disposal practices.
Safety
- Ensure the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians by providing training for drivers on safe and efficient vehicle use and educating staff about the benefits of sustainable transportation and fleet practices.
- Create a streamlined campus-wide process for accident reporting.
- Maintain full compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations regarding fleet operations and vehicle safety.
Sustainability
- Minimize the environmental impact of the university's fleet by implementing practices and technologies to reduce the carbon footprint, such as the procurement of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) including electric, hybrid or hydrogen vehicles.