Creating a comprehensive fleet strategy across hundreds of student housing locations presents a unique challenge for higher-education facilities teams. Utility vehicles play a critical role in keeping campus housing safe, functional, and comfortable for students—every single day.

Facilities managers rely on their vehicles for a wide range of tasks, from hauling equipment, supplies, and furniture to towing heavy loads. When a vehicle goes down, productivity suffers and maintaining housing operations becomes significantly more difficult.

Supporting Large-Scale Student Housing Operations

American Campus Communities (ACC) is the nation’s largest developer, owner, and manager of high-quality student housing communities. With more than 200 communities across dozens of campuses in North America, ACC facilities teams must maintain reliable operations at scale.

Whether developing new housing, upgrading acquired communities, or partnering with universities on on-campus housing, ACC’s goal remains the same: deliver a high-quality student experience at every price point.

Partnering for Fleet Reliability and Productivity

To support these demands, ACC partnered with Club Car to ensure facilities managers have access to dependable utility vehicles that maximize uptime and productivity.

Carryall utility vehicles are designed to operate for long hours each day, helping teams complete tasks efficiently without unnecessary downtime.

Utility Vehicles Built for Campus Access and Performance

Carryall utility vehicles are nimble enough to travel on access roads and directly to student housing buildings while still delivering the strength required for demanding workloads.

With payload capacities starting around 800 lbs. and configurations designed for real campus use, Carryall vehicles provide a balance of maneuverability, durability, and functionality that supports day-to-day housing operations.

“Without our utility vehicles, our team has to work twice as hard to get the job done. We need the toughest vehicles out there as we rely on these cars to work 8–10 hours a day.”

—Wayne Schrader, Vice President of Facilities at American Campus Communities

Advancing Campus Sustainability Goals

In addition to reliability, electric Carryall utility vehicles support campus sustainability initiatives by providing efficient, zero-emission transportation solutions.

“Many colleges across the country are looking to become more sustainable, and by switching to electric utility vehicles we are able to meet that goal.”

By transitioning to electric UTVs where appropriate, campuses can reduce emissions while maintaining operational performance.

Custom-Configured Vehicles for Real-World Campus Needs

ACC worked with Club Car to develop custom vehicle specifications that support faster, smarter facilities work. These configurations include ladder racks, utility boxes, canopies, and Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) designation for operation on public roads.

“We worked with Club Car to build out our special spec vehicle," said Schrader. "Being able to depend on our cars removes one less thing to worry about.”

Simplifying Fleet Management with a Single Supplier

By standardizing on a single utility vehicle supplier, ACC simplifies purchasing, replacement, and fleet planning across new and existing sites.

“Club Car always works with us to deliver new cars on time and find solutions for us when other utility vehicles go down," Schrader said. 

A single-supplier strategy helps facilities teams reduce complexity, improve uptime, and plan more effectively as portfolios grow.

Partner With Club Car for Campus Fleet Success

Carryall utility vehicles are available in electric or gas configurations. With a wide range of productivity-boosting accessories, there is a Carryall vehicle designed for virtually any campus task.