Rental Vans and Cars for Production
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Rental Vans and Cars for Production
Priceless Rental Car of Stratford
Location No.851400
815-B BARNUM AVE. CUTOFF
STRATFORD CT 6615
(203)-870-8585
stratford@thatspriceless.com
RENT-A-WRECK OF ORANGE
23 OLD TAVERN RD.
ORANGE CT 06477
(800)-448-2403
(203)-876-2234
orange@rentawreck.com
Budget Rental Cars and Vans
BOSTON AVE GETTY
375 BOSTON AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610
(203) 366-9000
TRUCKS R US
554 BOSTON POST RD.
MILFORD, CT 06460
(203) 877-5020
AVIS CAR AND VAN RENTAL
222 Post Road
Post Road Shopping Plaza
Fairfield, CT, 06824 , US Phone Number: (1) 203-255-5091
U-Haul Moving and Storage
3029 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 579-9191
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Many students rent a truck to haul their grip and lighting equipment. Here are some things you need
to know about renting trucks.
INSURANCE
Fairfield’s insurance does not cover rented motor vehicles so you are going to have to insure the
truck through some other means.
Most personal insurance and credit card companies won’t cover truck rentals under existing policies.
Most rental companies, however, offer options such as a limited-damage waiver that relieve the
renter of any loss or damage to the truck, regardless of fault – for an additional fee.
Damage Waivers protect you from certain financial responsibilities for loss (including theft), and
damage to the rental truck. There are two different Damage Waivers that are offered:
a) Physical Damage Waiver (PDW) where you have $0 responsibility for any loss or damage.
b) Limited Damage Waiver (LDW) where you are responsible for the first $500 of loss or damage.
Overhead damage and “curbing” the tires are excluded from these Damage Waivers.
PDW and LDW are not insurance, they are optional damage waivers.
Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) protects you against bodily injury and property damage claims
made by others in a covered accident with the truck. It’s an “Excess Vehicle Liability Insurance Policy”
that provides additional liability insurance.
SLI insures you, and authorized operators as defined in the Truck Rental Agreement, against claims
made by third parties against you, the customer, for bodily injury/death and property damage caused
by the use or operation of the truck.
Fuel Costs
When you pick up your truck, the gas tank should be full. Remember that you must return the vehicle
with a full tank. If you don’t, the company usually charges a higher than average price for a fill-up.
This price includes the time it takes for an employee to fill the tank. Also, make sure you ask about
the vehicle’s gas consumption and work this into your moving costs.
Generally, a fully loaded 26-foot truck will average about 10 miles per gallon.
WHO’S DRIVING?
Make sure that the person, who is actually going to be driving the truck, is listed on the insurance and
rental form.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
Loading a truck requires some thought and planning. Everything has to go in a certain way. The
reason for this is that you have to be able to work off of the truck, and if stuff’s just thrown in a pile
(also called ’shovel-loaded’), it’s impossible to find anything quickly – and equipment gets damaged in
transit.
The contents of the truck may shift during travel. Open all doors slowly to avoid being hit by
equipment tumbling out.
The lift gate should be operated by only one person. The operator should give a verbal warning,
“going up” and “going down”. Crew not operating the lift gate should stand well clear of the lift.
Use truck shelves and racks and ratchet straps to tie off equipment. Avon, for example, has shelving
available for their trucks – use them
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DRIVING
The first thing you need to do is to familiarize yourself with driving a truck. Here are some guidelines:
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Make sure your load is properly placed and secured.
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Before you hit the road, get comfortable with the truck’s switches and gauges. Driving a truck
will feel different than driving a car. It will take time to become accustomed to operating the vehicle.
Adjust your mirrors before you hit the road. Remember, you won’t have a direct rearview mirror, so
make sure your side mirrors are in the right place for you.
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Trucks are taller and wider than cars and need greater overhead and side clearance. If the
height and width of the vehicle is not indicated on the truck, be sure to get this information from your
rental agent. Be alert for low bridges and tree limbs, as well as canopies at service stations, fast food
restaurants, motels, etc. THIS IS ESPECIALLY A PROBLEM FOR THE METRO NORTH BRIDGES
AT THE BOTTOM OF NORTH BENSON RD AND ROUND HILL ROAD. Almost all rental insurance
excludes “overhead damage” – that is, to the top of the box.
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Try to drive in the center lane on city streets as much as possible to avoid tree limbs and curb
damage.
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Always use your turn signals and avoid making sudden stops or abrupt lane changes.
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Use caution at intersections. Before crossing an intersection, check left, then right, then left
again. Obey all traffic signs and lights.
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You won’t accelerate that fast, so pull into faster lanes of traffic with caution.
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The recommended maximum speed for a loaded truck is 45 mph. Do not attempt to pass a
vehicle moving faster than 40 mph. Never pass on hills or curves.
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Your truck is probably wider than the cab meaning you have to drive more in the center of the
lane.
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Never tailgate. Trucks weigh three to ten times more than cars and must have more time and
room to stop.
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You must begin braking sooner, particularly when you have a load.
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Always look for an area that provides “drive thru” parking spaces. Avoid backing up as much as
possible. If you must back up, ask someone to direct you from the side at the rear.
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When backing into a space, take your time. You need to be about half the length of your truck
away from any barriers that you have to navigate between. Begin making your turn into the space
immediately at the point where you want to tires to rest when you are parked (i.e. with enough room
to open both cab doors).
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Set the hand brake every time you park. Turn the wheels away from the curb when parking with
the truck faced uphill. When parking with the truck faced downhill, turn the wheels in toward the
curb.
University VAN RESERVATIONS
The office of University Activities assists in coordinating transportation for a variety of university
sponsored trips. A fleet of 11 University vans and two sedans are available for use by the Fairfield
University community, as well as several bus options.
To reserve a van you must complete the Bus/Vehicle request form.
This page is only accessible using a faculty or staff computer. If you are having difficulty completing
the form, you should contact the Office of University Activities at (203) 254-4000 ext. 3288.
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General Policies
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All charges will be billed directly to the organization number supplied at the time of request. No
other form of payment will be accepted.
FTM STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE CASH OR CHECK BEFORE LESLIE BRAZIER WILL
RESERVE THE VANS FOR YOU.
When you request a vehicle, you will be notified of the vehicle availability within two business
days. No reservations are final until you receive a confirmation.
Vans
The University's fleet consists of:
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11 Toyota Siena minivans (eight passengers)
1 Toyota Camry (5 passengers)
1 Toyota Corolla (5 passengers)
Pricing
- $30 per day for in-state use
- $50 per day for out-of-state use
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Anyone wishing to drive a car or van must be registered as an approved driver with University
Activities. Contact Suzanne Neubauer at ext. 3288 to register at least one week prior to your
trip.
Car and van keys must be obtained in the Department of Public Safety. You will be required to
leave a copy of your StagCard when signing out vehicle keys.
Cars and vans can be picked up in the Jogues parking lot. Vehicles must be returned to the
Jogues parking lot upon completion of the reservation. Failure to do so will result in additional
charges.
Cars and vans must be returned with the same amount of gas as when they were taken.
Failure to do so will result in additional charges. Gas fees will be assessed at $8 per gallon.
Vehicles will be inspected daily. In the event that a vehicle is returned in a different condition
than it was taken out, the department that made the reservation will be charged for the repair
or cleaning. Any additional charges will be itemized and included on your billing statement. All
charges, except gas, will be billed at cost.
All drivers must be members of the University faculty, staff, or student body. No one
unaffiliated with the University (including alumni) may operate the University vehicles.
Cancellation Policy
Vehicle cancellations can be made at any point prior to key sign-out. Once the vehicle keys have
been signed out from The Office of Public Safety, the daily rate applies. This also includes weatherrelated cancellations.
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