COMDTINST M11240.9D — Motor Vehicle Manual

COMDTINST M11240.9D governs the acquisition, use, management, and disposal of Coast Guard government owned or leased motor vehicles.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M11240.9D
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE MANUAL
  • Date: 10/5/2017
  • Proponent: CG-4

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The publication covers motor vehicle acquisition, fleet management, operation, driver requirements, home-to-work transportation, and disposal. It requires controls for vehicle records, motor pools, tolls, training, alternative fuels, and official use.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Manual.

Topics covered

  • Motor vehicle acquisition
  • Fleet management systems
  • Motor pools and vehicle sharing
  • Motor vehicle operation
  • Trailer towing
  • Commercial driver licenses
  • Home-to-work transportation
  • Motor vehicle disposal

Questions and answers

When can the Coast Guard use short-term vehicle rentals?

The CG must only pursue short-term rentals when emergency requirements are present. (paragraph 3)

What records are required for rental vehicles?

Driver’s logs must be kept for rental vehicles to ensure that vehicles are used for official business only. (paragraph 4)

How must vehicle operators pay tolls?

All tolls must be paid. If a vehicle does not have an electronic toll pass, vehicle operators must use the regular toll booth lanes and pay with unit funds or pay with personal funds and seek local travel reimbursement. (paragraph 2)

Is trailer towing allowed without special training?

Towing a trailer, regardless of size or gross weight, is prohibited without special training and field unit command authorization as detailed and required by Paragraph A of this Chapter and Reference (b). (paragraph 1)

What vehicles must consider alternative fuels?

All acquisitions must consider AFVs. Vehicles equipped to run on alternative fuels must be operated on alternative fuels where alternative fuels are available unless specifically exempt. (paragraph 3)

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