Resources

Enforcement

• Michigan State Police
• Michigan State Police - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
• Michigan Department of Treasury (IFTA-Fuel Tax Registration)
• MIOSHA
• Michigan Public Service Commission(Michigan operating authority)
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (USDOT)

Licensing

• Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
• Michigan Department of Business and Economic Development
• Road test providers licensed by Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
• Michigan Department of Transportation (oversize permits)
• Department of Environmental Quality, Waste& Hazardous Materials Division
• Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
• USDOT number online registration
• FAST - The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a joint Canada–United States initiative involving Border Services and Customs
• TSA HazMat background check
• IRP Farmer/Wrecker Restricted Plate Information
• TWIC - Transportation Workers Identification Credential (required to pick up at ports of entry)

Regulations & Information Online

• County Road Association of Michigan Seasonal Weight restrictions & County contact information
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Includes Appendices)
• Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act - Act 181 of 1963
• Michigan Vehicle Code - Act 300 of 1949
• FAST Act - Truck Size & Weight Provisions

Federal Government

• FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Record System (USDOT and Authority Registration/Company Snapshot and more)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• United States Department of Transportation
• US DOT's Office of Hazardous Material Safety (PHMSA)
• New Entrant Brochure

Medical Information for Commercial Drivers

• FMCSA Skills Performance Evaluation (SPE) information & forms
• FMCSA Medical Program Division
• Medical Conference Reports (Cardiovascular, Vision, Diabetes etc.)
• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
• Michigan INTRASTATE-ONLY Medical Waivers (MSP CVED)

Canadian Information

• Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators
• Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Ontario Truck and bus information center

Safety Information & Other Associations

• Michigan Association of Timbermen
• American Trucking Associations
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
• Michigan Trucking Association
• National Safety Council (Defensive Driving Courses available online)
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
• Michigan Resource Center for Health and Safety (formerly: Traffic Safety Association of Michigan )