The College owns several types of fleet vehicles. Other types of vehicles are also covered in this Transportation Safety Policy.

1. Class I vehicles – Class I vehicles are any vehicles with a gross vehicle weight under 10,000 lbs. such as a pickup truck, sedan, or minivan.
2. Class II vehicles – Class II vehicles are any light-duty truck or cargo van designed primarily for cargo, not passengers, with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 lbs., whose driver does not need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). These vehicles typically are larger, heavier, and more unstable than Class I vehicles, with a wider turning radius and longer stopping distances required when loaded.
3. Class III vehicles – Class III vehicles are any vehicles designed to carry up to 12 passengers, and whose driver is not required to have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). These vehicles are larger, heavier, and more unstable than Class I vehicles, with a wider turning radius and longer stopping distances required when loaded. Most collisions, with this type of vehicle, occur when a driver swerves suddenly or is backing up.
4. Class IV vehicles -Class IV vehicles are vehicles that require the driver to have a Commercial Driver’s License (large trucks, buses, etc.), or have passenger accommodations for 12 or more persons. The College maintains two 35-passenger buses that can be reserved for College-related events.
5. Rented vehicles – Rented vehicles are considered fleet vehicles for purposes of the Kalamazoo Transportation Policy. Driver qualifications apply based on one of the Class I-IV designations above. All other transportation policies apply as appropriate.
6. Charter bus services – The College will periodically rent additional buses through external resources as needed.