The Transportation Department has created two versions of a mileage log which may be used by departments. One version is used to record only off-campus travel and the other version can be used to record all of the vehicle’s trips. These forms can be obtained from Central Stores. Examples of the forms and instructions on their use are found below.

It is recognized that individual departments may have additional information needs regarding the use of departmental vehicles. In these specialized cases, the departments may use a form of their own design subject to the approval of the Transportation Department. In order to be approved the form must be used to record all off-campus travel, be used for each permanently assigned vehicle, be approved by the department head, and have one copy which is to be provided to the Transportation Department.

The mileage log is intended to be used to document the use of permanently assigned vehicles and be subsequently reviewed by the department head. The approval by the department head or designee is an affirmation that the vehicle was used only for university business. A copy of the mileage log for each permanently assigned vehicle is required to be supplied to the NIU Transportation Department at the time the monthly transportation card is returned. A mileage log must be returned even if a vehicle was not taken off-campus during a billing period.

The university’s requirement that all drivers have a current and valid driver’s license is applicable to permanently assigned vehicles and it is the responsibility of the department heads to ensure all their employees are in compliance.

Off-Campus Mileage Log Form

All Travel Version Mileage Log Form