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Michigan Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Driver Qualification:

Michigan has adopted Part 391 with a few modifications. Farm vehicle drivers are to have a medical examiner's certificate.

A commercial driver must be at least 18 years old, and must be at least 21 if transporting hazardous materials.

A person who is not physically qualified to drive under Sec. 391.41 may apply for a waiver. A joint application from the driver and motor carrier needs to be made to the motor carrier division of the department of state police.

Parts and Accessories:

Michigan has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations in its entirety. An asphalt hauling vehicle that is required to be equipped with an under-ride guard under this section is exempt from the requirement if the under-ride guard prevents the vehicle from being attached to an asphalt paving machine.

Vehicle Marking/Identification:

Michigan has adopted Sec. 390.21 of the Federal Regulations. All motor trucks or truck tractors more than 5,000 pounds registered weight, and all towing of platform bed wrecker road service vehicles, must have the vehicle marked with the name, city, and state or the registered logo or emblem of the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle.

Crash reports are available from:

Department of State Police
Criminal Justice Information Center
7150 Harris Dr.
Lansing, MI 48913
(517) 322-5531


If you have been involved in a truck accident in Michigan, contact one of our Michigan lawyers or attorneys to help you with more information or to answer any questions you have.

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