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Driving for USI

Risk Management

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Driving on USI business refers to approved activities that support the University’s mission, including local, in-state, out-of-state travel, and assigned on/off-campus duties.

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**IMPORTANT UPDATE: The process and requirements for Authorized Driver have changed. Review the table below and follow the prompts for the category you fall into.**

Category

Qualifications

Training Requirements

Occasional Driver
  • 18+ years old
  • Valid license ≥ 1 year
  • Drives < 5 times/year
  • No golf carts or 15-passenger vans

 
  • No training required

Potential Driver
  • 18+ years old
  • Valid license ≥ 1 year
  • Job requires driving OR ≥ 5 trips/year OR operates golf cart/van
  • Job requires driving 15-passenger van (valid license ≥ 6 years)

 
  • Submit the Potential Driver Request form

Authorized Driver
  • 18+ years old
  • Valid license ≥ 1 year
  • Job requires driving OR ≥ 5 trips/year OR operates golf cart/van
  • Job requires driving 15-passenger van (valid license ≥ 6 years)

 
  • Submit the Potential Driver Request form
  • Complete training & MVR check
  • Approved by Risk Management after meeting all qualifications

 
Potential Driver Request Form: Employee/Student/Volunteer (Self)
Potential Driver Request Form: Employee/Student/Volunteer (Delegate)

USI VEHICLE(S) ARE DEFINED AS:

  • USI owned, leased, loaned, and rented licensed motor vehicles
  • USI owned, leased, or loaned golf/utility carts (licensed or unlicensed)
  • Personal vehicle when operated on approved USI Business

Review the University of Southern Indiana (USI) Vehicle Safety Policy, which sets expectations for the safe use of USI vehicles, and establish accident reporting requirements.

The safety of USI’s employees, students, and the public is paramount. This policy is intended to reduce the potential risk of vehicle accidents and to provide safe conditions and equipment for employees, students, campus visitors, and the general public.

University Vehicles 

USI carries Automobile Liability on USI-owned, leased, loaned, and rental licensed vehicles, including licensed golf/utility carts/trailers. This coverage responds to claims brought by third parties for bodily injury or property damage that arises out of the use of these vehicles. 

Personal Vehicles

A USI employee, student, or volunteer may drive a personal vehicle on approved USI Business. However, be aware of the following:

  • Personal Vehicle Automobile Liability- the driver's personal automobile insurance is always PRIMARY. USI’s insurance is EXCESS of the driver's primary limits for damages to a third party.
  • Personal Vehicle Accident Reporting - the driver of the personal vehicle must report all accidents to their personal automobile company and notify Risk Management of the accident as soon as feasible.

Forms to Print When Driving

Vehicle Certificate of Insurance (USI Owned/Leased/Rented)
Vehicle Accident Reporting Form
Vehicle Accident Reporting Procedures

Connect With
Risk Management

(812) 465-7003