SIGNED COPY OF AGREEMENT & $5 APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN TRUCK SHARE!
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Effective October 2009
1. The Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD) Truck Share (TS) program exists for the purpose of providing MUD members and residents of the greater Missoula area with a reliable truck to assist them in personal (not-for-profit) projects related to home improvement, gardening, material transportation, and other non-recreational and non-commercial needs.
2. MUD Members and MUD Staff (VISTAs, interns, Board of Directors, and approved volunteers) can participate in the TS program by filling out an application and paying the $5.00 annual TS fee. Application may take up to one business week.
3. Additional costs associated with using a TS truck include a rental fee of $5/hour as well as a $0.45 per mile surcharge.
4. Cost of gas purchased while using the TS will be deducted from rental charges if a gas receipt is provided when the truck is returned.
5. MUD Members and MUD Staff may use a TS truck for personal use based on the following conditions:
• All drivers must be MUD members or otherwise affiliated with MUD.
• All drivers must have current drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Appropriate uses of a TS truck include but are not limited to: personal use for home improvement projects, light home construction, gardening, hauling project and lawn materials, moving, transporting tools to and from the MUD Tool Library, and purposes related to volunteering for MUD projects, events, and programs.
• Inappropriate uses of a TS truck include but are not limited to: personal and commercial for-profit projects, recreational use, and transporting illegal goods or products.

TRUCK SHARE USE AGREEMENT
1. Truck Share log (inside the vehicle and MUD office) must be filled out at the time of check out and updated when returned.
2. Payment for truck rental must be made when returning vehicle and keys.
3. Truck must be returned clean and free of debris, trash, and personal effects both in the cab and in the bed.
4. Truck may be driven ONLY by MUD member or staff who rented vehicle.
5. Truck may be used only during time reserved and must be returned at designated time.
6. Reservations and cancellations must be confirmed with the MUD at least 24 hours in advance.
7. Lost truck key replacement fee of $20.00 will be assessed. 8. Truck Share trucks available ONLY to MUD members who have completed the application process (process may take up to one business week).
9. Driver of Truck Share truck will be held financially responsible for all damage to vehicle, other property, or individuals incurred while driver was in possession of vehicle.
10. MUD is not financially or legally responsible for any activity or damage in which a Truck Share truck is involved while in use by any individual.