Fleet Solutions for Every Campus Need – Supporting Colleges with Smarter Fleet Management
Colleges and universities across the United States rely on a wide range of vehicles to keep their campuses operational. From transporting student-athletes to managing daily campus maintenance, having access to the right vehicles is critical to supporting operations, safety, and student life.
With nearly 6,000 higher education institutions in the U.S. (edsmart.org), the need for reliable, flexible fleet solutions is growing. Whether addressing seasonal demands or ongoing transportation needs, many colleges are turning to outsourced fleet management to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Athletics: Travel That’s Ready When Your Team Is
According to the NCAA, there are more than 500,000 student-athletes participating in collegiate sports. As athletic departments coordinate travel for games, tournaments, and training, managing vehicles becomes a logistical challenge.
Using AP Fleet Management for athletic travel allows colleges to:
- Accommodate travel for teams across different sports seasons
- Avoid the burden of owning and maintaining a large year-round fleet
- Improve travel reliability and ensure vehicle safety standards are met
Short- and long-term leasing options also help athletic departments stay flexible, adjusting vehicle access based on the school’s athletic calendar.
Grounds & Facilities: Keep Your Campus Running Clean and Green
Colleges often manage large properties requiring consistent upkeep. Grounds crews, maintenance departments, and facilities teams need dependable transportation to handle landscaping, repairs, and event setup.
AP Fleet management services can provide:
- Utility vehicles for landscaping and snow removal
- Pickup trucks and cargo vans for maintenance tasks and supply transport
- Seasonal leasing during high-demand periods such as move-in, commencement, or renovations
This approach helps colleges maintain operations without over-investing in vehicles that may only be needed part of the year.
Student & Staff Transport: Move Your Community Smoothly
As campuses expand, so do transportation needs for students, faculty, and staff. Colleges often operate shuttle systems, parking services, and administrative travel fleets, yet managing and maintaining these vehicles can strain budgets and staff.
With the right campus transportation fleet solution, institutions can:
- Scale vehicle access for peak enrollment or events
- Address outdated or underperforming shuttle systems
- Improve operational oversight with fleet tracking and reporting tools
These systems enhance daily campus mobility while optimizing fuel use, maintenance, and driver scheduling.
Explore Fleet Options That Fit Your Campus
More colleges are exploring outsourced fleet management as a way to meet transportation needs without the capital expense of vehicle ownership. By exploring campus fleet solutions, institutions can make smarter choices that align with their size, goals, and long-term planning.
To learn more about flexible leasing, rental, financing, and fleet management services for higher education, contact our Fleet Management Team for a consultation.
About AP Fleet Management
AP Fleet Management offers rental, leasing, and financing solutions for a wide variety of products. AP Fleet Management is part of AP Equipment Financing, a company that has provided financing, rental and leasing solutions for essential industries since 1998. AP is backed by Tokyo Century Corporation, renowned for its expertise in fleet management, overseeing a global fleet of over 750,000 vehicles.