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 Whitman College 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 Whitman College business, events, and classroom fieldwork.
To view the Fleet vehicles, occupancy and rates, see our Rental Fleet Vehicles.
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.
- Create a profile. If you do NOT intend to drive, please list that in the comments.
- Have an authorized driver 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.
- Make a request.
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, How to Become a Whitman College Driver.
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.
Whitman College 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.
- Create a profile.
- Make a request.
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.