Managing utility vehicle fleets across large student accommodation portfolios requires a focus on reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency. Facilities teams depend on utility vehicles every day to maintain buildings, move equipment, and support student wellbeing.

When a vehicle is unavailable, productivity drops and routine housing operations become more difficult to manage.

Supporting Large-Scale Student Accommodation Portfolios

American Campus Communities (ACC) is a leading developer, owner, and operator of purpose-built student accommodation across North America. With more than 200 communities spanning multiple campuses, facilities teams must keep operations running smoothly at all times.

Whether supporting new developments, refurbishing existing sites, or working alongside universities on managed accommodation, ACC focuses on delivering a consistent, high-quality student experience.

A Fleet Partner Focused on Reliability

To support these operational demands, ACC partnered with Club Car to equip facilities teams with dependable Carryall utility vehicles designed for long daily operating hours.

Reliable vehicles allow teams to focus on completing work efficiently rather than managing downtime.

Designed for Campus Access and Daily Workloads

Carryall utility vehicles are compact enough to navigate access roads and reach accommodation buildings directly, while still offering the strength required for heavy-duty campus tasks.

With payload capacities starting around 360 kg (800 lbs), these vehicles combine manoeuvrability with durability to support a wide range of facilities operations.

“Without our utility vehicles, our team has to work twice as hard to get the job done. We need the toughest vehicles out there as we rely on these cars to work 8–10 hours a day.”

—Wayne Schrader, Vice President of Facilities at American Campus Communities

Supporting Campus Sustainability Objectives

Electric Carryall utility vehicles also help support institutional sustainability strategies by offering efficient, zero-emission transport solutions.

“Many colleges across the country are looking to become more sustainable, and by switching to electric utility vehicles we are able to meet that goal.”

Electric utility vehicles allow estates teams to reduce carbon impact without sacrificing performance.

Purpose-Built Vehicle Configurations

ACC worked closely with Club Car to develop customised vehicle specifications, including ladder racks, utility storage, canopies, and Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) designation for use on public roads.

“We worked with Club Car to build out our special spec vehicle," said Schrader. "Being able to depend on our cars removes one less thing to worry about.”

Simplifying Fleet Management with a Single Supplier

Standardising on a single vehicle supplier helps simplify procurement, streamline replacement cycles, and improve consistency across accommodation sites.

“Club Car always works with us to deliver new cars on time and find solutions for us when other utility vehicles go down," Schrader said. 

Partner With Club Car for Campus Fleet Reliability

Carryall utility vehicles are available in electric or petrol configurations. A wide range of accessories ensures vehicles can be configured to meet specific campus requirements.