Campus Utility Vehicles for Colleges & Universities

Supporting Facilities Teams with Smarter Fleet Management

The list of applications for utility vehicles on college and university campuses is seemingly endless. Life for a facilities manager means no two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from transporting people and equipment to landscaping, medical transport, and general campus upkeep. Add the growing importance of vehicle sustainability and student safety, and efficient fleet management becomes even more critical. 

The Challenge of Managing a Mixed Campus Fleet

For years, America’s schools have relied on a wide range of vehicles from different manufacturers to meet expanding operational needs. The result is often a fragmented fleet made up of mismatched vehicles and equipment—each with its own service timeline, maintenance requirements, and operating costs.

This lack of consistency can increase downtime, strain budgets, and make it harder for facilities teams to operate efficiently at scale.

“Given the demands of managing more space with fewer resources and at greater impact to the institution’s overall recruitment and retention goals, successful facilities departments are being pushed to develop creative responses to these challenges.”

—Mark Schiff, president of Sightlines, producer of annual “State of Facilities in Higher Education” report

When to Reevaluate Your Campus Fleet Strategy

If this sounds familiar, now is the time to review your fleet’s performance and consider working with a partner that can help maximize it. In our experience, investing effort upfront to make an informed fleet decision can save significant time, money, and operational frustration over the long term.

How to Choose the Right Campus Fleet Partner

Align Vehicles to Real Use Cases and Operational Goals

Selecting the right provider means finding a partner with a broad assortment of purpose-built vehicles—ones that improve efficiency, boost productivity, and support your institution’s brand with a consistent, professional appearance across campus.

A strong starting point is to clearly define your use cases and evaluate how well your current vehicles do—or do not—support them.

Campus Utility Vehicle Use Cases

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Vehicles

College campuses continue to grow, which means more acreage to maintain. Landscaping teams regularly transport equipment, supplies, and crews across large properties, making durability and versatility essential.

Club Car meets these demands with the Carryall 500 Series , available in both gas and electric models designed to handle heavy workloads while supporting sustainability goals.

Passenger Transportation Across Campus

Reliable, efficient people-movers are critical to the success of any facilities operation. Whether providing transportation for alumni, visitors, or students with unique mobility needs, passenger vehicles must be safe, comfortable, and easy to maneuver.

Club Car Transporter , Tempo 2+2 , and Villager 6 and 8  models offer spacious seating, smooth handling, and the agility required to navigate pedestrian-heavy campus environments.

Maintenance & Trades Vehicles

Campus maintenance teams need vehicles that can withstand demanding daily use while offering flexible customization options—from tool storage to front-mounted attachments.

Club Car’s 4x2 automotive-grade utility vehicles  are purpose-built for tough jobs, featuring rustproof aluminum frames, gas EFI or electric powertrains, industry-leading strength, and heavy-duty hauling capability. Designed for long-term reliability, these vehicles help increase productivity and reduce downtime.

Hospitality & Campus Services Vehicles

From dining services and housing to housekeeping and event support, campus hospitality teams move large volumes of food, linens, cleaning supplies, and equipment every day.

Club Car’s fit-to-task vehicles are configured specifically for these workflows, eliminating the guesswork from customization and delivering ready-to-work solutions that improve efficiency from day one. 

Safety & Security Vehicles

Campus security teams have specialized needs that require compact, agile vehicles capable of accessing narrow pathways and high-traffic areas.

Carryall LSVs support these requirements with enclosed cabs, lighting packages, tight turning radii, high ground clearance, and onboard charging on electric models. These street-legal vehicles expand patrol access to areas where traditional trucks or vans can’t operate effectively.

Ready for a Single-Source Fleet Partner?

Simplify Maintenance, Reduce Costs, and Improve Consistency

Managing a fleet made up of multiple manufacturers can make cost-effective maintenance a constant challenge. A customized, single-source fleet simplifies service planning, reduces variability, and improves overall fleet reliability.

With Club Car as a partner, institutions benefit from a forward-thinking design approach, hands-on customer support, and a single point of contact for the entire fleet. Most importantly, your fleet strategy aligns with your organization’s broader goals—from cost control and sustainability to safety and campus experience—starting with the first engagement and continuing throughout the life of the partnership.