States | Michigan
Michigan trucking rules for small carriers
Updated
Intrastate for-hire hauling in Michigan needs authority from the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division before your truck goes on a public road. Each self-propelled intrastate vehicle adds $100 a year. Keep an eye on the calendar, since renewals run only from October 1 to December 1 and authority still unrenewed on January 1 is revoked.
At a glance
- Intrastate for-hire authority
- Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) authority before public-road operations
- Insurance proof filing
- Liability certificate plus Form E from your insurer, movers also file Form H
- International Registration Plan (IRP)
- Michigan Secretary of State online e-Services
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
- Michigan Department of Treasury, mi.motorcarrierconnect.com
Intrastate operating authority
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Intrastate for-hire authority | Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) authority before public-road operations | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| Authority application portal | CVED Authority Portal (CAP), online | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| Authority renewal window | October 1 through December 1, revoked if not renewed by January 1 | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| Annual vehicle fee | $100 per self-propelled intrastate vehicle | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
Insurance minimums and filings
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance proof filing | Liability certificate plus Form E from your insurer, movers also file Form H | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
Drivers: CDL and medical card
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Intrastate driver age | 18, subject to qualifications | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| Intrastate hazmat age | 21 for hazmat requiring vehicle marking or placarding | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
IRP and IFTA
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International Registration Plan (IRP) | Michigan Secretary of State online e-Services | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) | Michigan Department of Treasury, mi.motorcarrierconnect.com | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| IFTA credential fees | No license or decal fee | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| IFTA quarterly returns | Required every quarter, even without operations | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
Oversize and overweight permits
| Rule | Michigan | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit portal | Michigan Department of Transportation Permit Gateway and MiTRIP | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
| Single-trip window | Up to 5 days, return movement may be included | Official source (opens in a new tab) October 20, 2026 |
Not covered yet
- Intrastate liability minimums
- USDOT weight and passenger thresholds
- Entity application and renewal fees
- Highway-use tax status
- Farm medical exceptions and waiver term