Emergencies
- (360) 867-6354 (during business hours)
- (360) 867-6832 (evenings and weekends)
Vehicle Breakdowns
If the vehicle has mechanical problems and you need roadside assistance, call Fleet Rescue Service at (800) 356-9316. A pamphlet with this information is also provided in your Motor Pool packet. For any repairs that cost more than $300, contact us at (360) 867-6354.
Crashes and Other Damage
All crashes and vehicle damage must be reported to Motor Pool within 48 hours of the incident—even if no other vehicles were involved.
Contact the local authorities and request an accident investigation if there is significant damage to the vehicle or if anyone was injured. If in doubt, call 911 first then call Motor Pool.
There is a complete accident package in the vehicle. Use the checklist to see what to do. You will need to fill out a form at Motor Pool within 48 hours of your return.
Financial Responsibility
You are not required to have your own personal liability insurance. However, because of the limitations of the state's self-insurance plan, you may want to check with your insurance carrier to see if you are covered while driving a Motor Pool vehicle.
The college's insurance will pay for damages to the other driver's property or injuries sustained in an accident when the driver of the college's vehicle is at fault. However, the driver must be operating the vehicle in good faith on official college business.
Any damage to the college's vehicle not covered by another driver's insurance will need to be paid by work unit that rented the vehicle.
If the crash was caused by gross negligence or if the vehicle was being used for unapproved activities, the driver may be responsible for their own defense if a lawsuit is filed. The state may choose to subrogate part or all of the claim or to file suit against the driver.