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State Government

Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services
Department of Environmental Quality, Waste Management Division
Michigan Department of State Police
Motor Carrier Officers have full police powers for the purpose of commercial vehicle enforcement. Michigan Department of State Police-Motor Carrier Division
Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
Road test providers * Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
The Bureau of Commercial Services serves to protect the health, welfare and safety of Michigan citizens. To encourage the growth of business in Michigan, while at the same time protecting consumers. Michigan Department of Treasury
Providing the highest quality transportation services for economic benefit and improved quality of life. Michigan Department of Transportation
MIOSHA
he MPSC is responsible for the administration of policies and regulations to ensure that energy, communications and transportation services are provided in an efficient, reliable, and safe manner to adequately meet the needs of Michigan citizens. Michigan Public Service Commission
To save lives and reduce injuries on Michigan roads through leadership, innovation, facilitation, and program support in partnership with other public and private organizations. Office of Highway Safety Planning

Federal Government

Our primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses . Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (USDOT)
On January 1, 2003 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process. This process requires all US and Canadian motor carriers to file an MCS-150 (Motor Carrier Identification Report) and an MCS-150A (Safety Certification for Application). FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Record System (Safersys)
National Highway Traffic Safely Administration
United States Department of Transportation
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, which is within the United States Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration, is responsible for coordinating a national safety program for the transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway and water. US DOT's Office of Hazardous Material Safety (RSPA)
USDOT number application form
Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. USDOT number application form (printable)
most DOT functions requiring a payment from the public will be available on the Internet. Customers can request products and services from DOT and use their credit cards to execute transactions. By using the Internet, customers will reduce processing time and eliminate burdensome errors. USDOT operating authority application forms & inquiries
(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
FMCSA Skills Performance Evaluation information & forms

Canadian Government

Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators
In 1993, the province created the Ontario Transportation Capital Corporation to develop innovative financing for major highway and transit construction projects. The corporation works independently, in partnership with the private sector and with the ministry, to reduce costs, improve efficiency and ensure the timely completion of projects. Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Safety Organizations

These days, our 80+ clubs are back where we started -- keeping members safe. American Automobile Association of Michigan (AAA)
American Trucking Associations
A non-profit organization of federal, state, and provincial government agencies and representatives from private industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico dedicated to improving commercial vehicle safety Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Michigan Trucking Association provides membership for trucking companies. Michigan Trucking Association
The Bureau of Commercial Services serves to protect the health, welfare and safety of Michigan citizens. To encourage the growth of business in Michigan, while at the same time protecting consumers. National Safety Council
Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
The TSA (Traffic Safety Association of Michigan) is a unique, statewide non-profit organization whose mission is the prevention of traffic crashes through public education, motorist information programs and legislative initiatives. Traffic SafetyAssociation of Michigan

Regulations and information online:

National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safey Regulations are available online Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Includes Appendices)
Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act - Act 181 of 1963
Michigan Vehicle Code - Act 300 of 1949

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Due to frequent changes in federal and state regulations, the Michigan Center for Truck Safety cannot ensure the accuracy of the material contained in the Guidebook beyond the date of publication. For current information, contact the Center at (800) 682-4682. This document is not intended for legal purposes.
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