Driver Training

Fleet Services provides mandatory training for drivers of 15-passenger vans and voluntary defensive-driving training for any faculty, staff or student at the University. There is also a Utility Vehicle Training presentation below that is highly encouraged for those on campus who use that type of vehicle.

Utility Vehicle Training Presentation
This 21-slide presentation is a self-guided training tool for University staff to use. Its goal is to make safer drivers by educating the campus rules of the road and reinforcing good behavior habits. This training is an official appendix of the Vehicle Use Policy.

Utility Vehicle Training Presentation

Defensive-Driving Class
This four-hour class is taught four times a year on the Twin Cities campus by an instructor certified by the Minnesota Safety Council. Its goal is to make participants safer drivers by teaching defensive-driving techniques. Participants receive National Safety Council certificates upon completion of the class.

Who:	All faculty, staff and students at the University are welcome to attend. Participation is voluntary. Class size is limited.
Where:	Training sessions take place at the Fleet Services Building, 901 -29th Avenue SE. Parking is available in the spaces marked "Rental Customer vehicle parking only" or on the north side of the building.
When:	Date	Time	Location
	January 24, 2012	8:30 am–12:30 pm	Twin Cities
	April 17, 2012	8:30 am–12:30 pm	Twin Cities
	July 17, 2012	8:30 am–12:30 pm	Twin Cities
	October 16, 2012	8:30 am–12:30 pm	Twin Cities
	Sessions start promptly at the scheduled time.
How:	To register, contact Driver Training at 612-626-3320.

15-Passenger Van Driving Class
This two-hour class addresses 15-passenger van safety and the University's expectations of drivers and passengers of 15-passenger vans.

Who:	Mandatory for all drivers of 15-passenger vans. Training is strongly encouraged, but not required, for drivers of 7- and 12-passenger vans.
Where:	Training sessions take place at the Fleet Services Building , 901 -29th Avenue SE, unless otherwise noted below. Parking is available in the spaces marked "Rental Customer vehicle parking only" or on the north side of the building.
When:	Date	Time	Location
	January 11, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	February 8, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	March 14, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	April 11, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	May 9, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	June 13, 2012	1-3 pm	Twin Cities
	Sessions start promptly at the scheduled time. Class size is limited.
How:	To register, contact Driver Training at 612-626-3320.

Department Contacts (DRAs)

Fleet Services relies on department contacts, known as Designated Responsible Authorities (DRAs), to help identify drivers of University vehicles and comply with University policies regarding the use of University vehicles.

DRA sign-in