DMS Fleet Management
Request for Acquisition of Motor Vehicle(s) and Mobile Equipment
C-4 EMPLOYEE’S HOME IS OFFICE:
Employee’s home is his official base of operation and vehicle is parked at home when not in
use.
Not Applicable for requested equipment
E. DETAILED JUSTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE(S) AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT
Include specific applications for this size, options and type of equipment.
Towing Package
(standard or optional equipment) ALL trucks and SUVs require entries in section E (Max. Load Carried (Payload), %
of Time Load Carried, Max. Towed Load and % of Time Towed) or detailed explanation for frame mounted receiver hitch, fifth wheel
or gooseneck to accommodate essential accessory mounts and trailering options. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Towing
Package options, to include dealer installation of OEM parts, are recommended for all representative model towing needs.
Detailed explanation for frame mounted receiver hitch, fifth wheel or gooseneck as required:
Enter Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as provided by trailer manufacturer: ____________
(Required when towing package is acquired (standard or optional) for trailer towing)
Is trailer equipped with electric brakes?
Yes
No
(Trailer brake controller is recommended for trailers weighing more than 1500 lbs. when loaded)
Towing Utilization:
Local
Statewide
Vehicle Utilization Environment: Paved road:
Yes
No
Off-road:
Yes
No
(Requires detailed Off-road utilization description)
Detailed Off-road utilization description:
Enter agency performance needs in the categories identified below.
Max. Load
% of Time Load
Max Number of
% of Time
Carried
Max Towed Load % of Time Towed
Carried
People Carried
People Carried
(Payload)
• Payload = Cargo Weight (Includes Optional Equipment and Trailer Tongue Weight (10-15% of loaded trailer if applicable), +
Passenger Weight. 5
th
-wheel trailers, king pin weight is 15-25% of loaded trailer weight. Note: Payload is always deducted from
Manufacturers stated Maximum Towing Capacity to ensure safe trailering.
• All Manufacturers stated Maximum Towing Capacity can only be achieved with a weight distribution hitch supporting
manufacturer tongue weight limitations.
• Weight Carrying Hitches have limitations. Refer to manufacturers towing guide for specifications.
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully-loaded vehicle (including passengers and
cargo).
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DMS FORM MP6301
Revised 2016