Introduction

The Chancellor has delegated authority for oversight and management of the University System of Maryland fleet to the University of Maryland Motor Transportation Services (MTS).

The University System of Maryland Fleet Management Program administers the safe, effective, and economical use of University vehicles.

The University Fleet Administrator (i.e., University of Maryland Motor Transportation Services) is responsible for the development, coordination, and overview of fleet activities and dissemination of fleet information to the Institutions to ensure the safe, effective, and economical management of University vehicles.

Institutional Fleet Coordinators oversee the Institutional vehicle activities that are included in the University System of Maryland Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and will be responsible for the dissemination of information and the collection of vehicle data.

Departmental Fleet Coordinators oversee the departmental vehicle activities that are included in the University System of Maryland Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and are responsible for the dissemination of information and the collection of vehicle data.

The policies and procedures in this document apply to all vehicles and drivers within the University System of Maryland. In addition, practices specific to the needs of an Institution may be implemented provided that such practices are consistent with the University System of Maryland policies and procedures. Where used in this document, "University" and "University of Maryland" refer to "University System of Maryland."