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Regulatory & Credentialing Section
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The Regulatory and Credentialing Section of the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (MSP/CVED) issues intrastate operating authority to for-hire motor carriers in accordance with the Motor Carrier Act and administers the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program for interstate motor carriers in accordance with the UCR Act and Agreement.
Intrastate Operating Authority
The Motor Carrier Act, Public Act 254 of 1933, requires all intrastate for-hire carriers to obtain intrastate operating authority, or CVED Authority, prior to operating a vehicle on any public roadway in Michigan.
Apply for CVED Authority
All applications for CVED Authority must be submitted online:
Submit application through CVED Authority Portal (CAP)
Once submitted, a staff member will review your application and follow up via email if additional information or action is needed. Please note, if you are an intrastate only carrier, a household goods carrier, or a wrecker service conducting police-initiated tows, you are required to purchase decals and renew your CVED Authority annually.
**Please note application processing can take up to 30 days. If the required documentation is not received within the 30 days allowed, the application will be dismissed.
What is required for approval of my application?
Intrastate Only Carriers and Wrecker Companies Conducting Police Initiated Tows (Non-consensual Tows):
- Valid USDOT number, if applicable (required for vehicles with GVWR over 26,001 lbs.)
- Business registration with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) or local county clerk
- Proof of workers' compensation insurance or an approved exclusion form from the Workers' Compensation Agency
- Certificate of Liability and a Form E from your insurance provider
- Payment of all processing and decal fees
Interstate Wrecker Companies Conducting Police-Initiated (Non-Consensual) Tows
- Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
- Compliance with all requirements listed above
Household Goods Carriers (Moving Companies and Companies Operating Under Continuous Contracts)
In addition to the general requirements listed above, household goods carriers must also provide:
- Form H from your insurance company
- Copy of Any Continuous Contracts, if applicable
- Tariff Membership, required if traveling more than 40 miles and not operating under a continuous contract
Interstate Carriers Transporting Point-to-Point Within Michigan
- Valid USDOT number
- Insurance filings
- Paid Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
- Business registration with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) or local county clerk
- Proof of workers' compensation insurance or an approved exclusion form from the Workers' Compensation Agency
Am I required to renew my CVED Authority?
The following carriers are required to renew their CVED Authority annually:
- All carriers operating intrastate only including general commodities and wrecker companies
- All carriers of household goods, both interstate and intrastate
- All interstate wrecker companies conducting police-initiated tows
Interstate carriers transporting only general commodities are NOT required to renew if they stay current on UCR fees.
The renewal period takes place each year from October 1 - December 1. Notices are mailed to carriers in the fall with instructions for renewal. Failure to renew by January 1st will result in revocation of your CVED Authority.
Questions Regarding CVED Authority or CAP?
Contact the Regulatory and Credentialing Section:
Phone: 517-284-3250, option 4, and then option 1
Email: MSP-CVED-RCS@michigan.gov
For questions regarding UCR:
Phone: 517-284-3250, option 4, and then option 2
Having trouble with MiLogin?
Contact the MILogin Helpdesk:
Phone: 877-932-6424
MiLogin website: milogin.michigan.gov
Need to submit a complaint?
Email: MSP-CVEDSPSection@michigan.gov
Questions about workers' Compensation?
Contact the Workers' Compensation Agency: 517-284-8922
Workers' Compensation website: LEO - Workers' Disability Compensation Agency
Questions about plating and driver licensing?
Contact the Secretary of State (SOS):
Phone: 800-SOS-MICH (800-767-6424)
SOS website: michigan.gov/sos
Need help with DOT Questions?
Contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):
Phone: 800-832-5660
FMCSA website: fmcsa.dot.gov