The Van

Van Certification

You must be van certified to drive the van. To get van certified, please e-mail The Van Director with the following information:

  • Name
  • Desired e-mail address
  • Phone number
  • Written request from either the Climbing or Loj Director for you to be van certified

The Van Director will then contact you to schedule a road test.

Our van is like this. Except blue. And it's not a sheriff's van for Orange County. And it doesn't have blinking lights on the top. But other than that, they're EXACTLY the same.

Frequently Asked Questions That Have Never Been Asked

I got a parking ticket / pulled over. Now what?

  • The registration is inside a manila envelope if you get pulled over
  • On campus, you may only park in the Langsam Lot (between Carmichael Hall and Wren Hall)
  • In case of a parking ticket, notify the Van Director immediately
  • In almost all cases, the driver of the vehicle at the time of any citation is responsible for all fines!

Where’s the best place to get gas? Who pays for gas?

  • Gas purchases are not restricted to any one station or brand of gasoline
  • While prices are pretty equal in the Tufts area, they are NOT in New Hampshire
    • Gas stations in New Hampshire near ski areas may charge up to 40 cents more per gallon than other areas during the winter
    • Do not buy gas for the van in Lincoln, NH during ski season!
    • In New Hampshire, the Mobil station across the street from the Tilt’n Diner in Tilton, NH (Exit 20 on interstate 93) seems to have fair prices.
  • Bring receipts to treasury for reimbursement once you return to campus

From whom do I get the keys for the van?

  • When you take the van to the Loj, it is your responsibility to get the keys for the van from the Loj director
  • Most of the time, however, climbers will have the keys to the van as they go climbing during the week. Contact the climbing director if necessary

What if something unforeseen happens, like an accident?

  • Immediately call 911! Making sure everyone is safe is the first priority
  • Once safety has been established, notify the Van Director
    • If not available, contact David Slater at Tufts Risk Management at 617-627-3981
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