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State  Government
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 Consumer and Industry Services
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has adopted a number of core values to guide its efforts in protecting human health and the environment, and in preserving Michigan's natural heritage Department of Environmental Quality, Waste Management Division 
PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN THE DELIVERY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES WITH EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, AND COURTESY WHILE PROTECTING THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF ALL PERSONS. 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
The Michigan Department of States mission is to continually improve customer service using innovation and new technology. The Department will serve the citizens of Michigan with programs designed to enhance driver safety; protect automotive consumers; and ensure the integrity of the motor vehicle administration system and the statewide elections process Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
The Michigan Department of States mission is to continually improve customer service using innovation and new technology. The Department will serve the citizens of Michigan with programs designed to enhance driver safety; protect automotive consumers; and ensure the integrity of the motor vehicle administration system and the statewide elections process Road test providers licensed by 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
The mission of the Bureau of Safety and Regulation is to help assure the safety and health of workers. 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)
FAST registration program for Canadian carriers transporting HazMat.

FAST - The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a joint Canada–United States initiative involving Border Services and Customs

Truck and bus information center: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/
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 (USDOT and Authority Registration/Company Snapshot and more)
People saving people National Highway Traffic Safely Administration
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. 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 (PHMSA)
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 online registration
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 forms (printable: DOT number application, operating authority application, broker, etc).
Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate Program for Drivers with Missing or Impaired Arms, Hands, Fingers, Legs or Feet FMCSA Skills Performance Evaluation information & forms
Medical Conference Reports Medical Conference Reports (Cardiovascular, Vision, Diabetes etc.)
 
CCMTA's Road Safety Vision 2010, a national effort at making Canada's roads the safest in the world 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)
Serves nine million people and 322,000 companies in the national trucking industry. Industry issues and trucking facts 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 (Defensive Driving Courses available online)
Representing America's professional truckers for 30 years Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
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. Michigan Resource Center for Health and Safety (formerly: Traffic Safety Association of Michigan )
Regulations and information online:
For weight limits on county roads click this link. County Road Association of Michigan
Our Vision - Provide the data and the analysis to allow complete understanding of: National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safey Regulations are available online Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Includes Appendices)
AN ACT to promote safety upon the public highways by regulating the operation of certain vehicles; to provide consistent regulation of these areas by state agencies and local units of government Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act - Act 181 of 1963
Index to the Michigan Vehicle Code Michigan Vehicle Code - Act 300 of 1949
Click here for a listing of trucking associations nationwide National Trucking Association Listing

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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.