Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 475.2 (2026)

Legislative purpose and policy.

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THE MOTOR CARRIER ACT

Act 254 of 1933

475.2 Legislative purpose and policy.

Sec. 2.

It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the legislature in enacting this law to confer upon the commission the power and authority and to make it its duty to supervise and regulate the transportation of property by motor vehicle for hire upon and over the public highways of this state in all matters whether specifically mentioned herein or not, so as to do all of the following:

(a) Protect the safety and welfare of the traveling and shipping public in their use of the highways.

(b) Promote competitive and efficient transportation services.

(d) Allow a variety of quality, price, and service options to meet changing market demands and the diverse requirements of the shipping public.

(e) Allow the most productive use of equipment and energy resources.

(f) Provide the opportunity for efficient and well-managed motor carriers to earn adequate profits and attract capital.

(g) Promote intermodal transportation.

(h) Prevent unjust discrimination.

(i) Promote greater participation by minorities in the motor carrier system.

(j) Provide and maintain service to small communities and small shippers.

(k) Prevent evasion of this act through any device or arrangement.

(l) Promote entrepreneurship in the motor carrier industry by allowing greater contract carrier economic and entry flexibility.

(m) Promote the use of jointly considered and initiated rates, classifications, divisions, allowances, charges, or rules of motor carriers under commission approved agreements.

History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 475.2 ;-- Am. 1957, Act 173, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 352, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1994 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015

Compiler's Notes:

For transfer of powers and duties of public service commission, department of licensing and regulatory affairs under the motor carrier act, 1933 PA 254, to Michigan state police, see E.R.O. No. 2015-3, compiled at MCL 460.21.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases, 1953–2015 · leading case: Michigan Intra-State Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 504 N.W.2d 677 (Mich. Ct. App. 1993).

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Michigan Intra-State Motor Tariff Bureau, Inc v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 504 N.W.2d 677 (Mich. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 6× “Approval is permissible only if certain conditions are satisfied and the psc finds that the agreement is in furtherance of the statutory transportation policy set forth in § 2 of the Motor Carrier Act, MCL 475.2; MSA 22.532. When the psc approves an agreement, the collectively…”

Westlake Transp., Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 662 N.W.2d 784 (Mich. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “1(c); MCL 475.2. Under the MCA, motor carriers must pay a fee of $100 for each application filed with the commission for a certificate of authority or for a permit to operate intrastate.”

In re Fed. Preemption of Provisions of the Motor Carrier Act, 566 N.W.2d 299 (Mich. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 5× “MCL 475.2; MSA 22.532. Michigan’s Motor Carrier Act applies to entities engaged in interstate commerce only to the extent it is consistent with federal law.”

People v. Carey, 170 N.W.2d 145 (Mich. 1969). · cites it 2× “) See CL 1948, § 475.2 (Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 22.532).”

People v. Hertz Driveurself Stations, Inc., 61 N.W.2d 113 (Mich. 1953). “” CL 1948, § 475.2 (Stat Ann § 22.532). The policy was further set forth as follows: “The business of all motor carriers of passengers and property operating over the highways of this State for hire is hereby declared to be affected with a public interest.”

Fed. Armored Serv., Inc v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 514 N.W.2d 178 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “Although the term "demonstrated public need” is not defined in the statute, its meaning can be gleaned from the Legislature’s statement of the purpose of the Motor Carrier Act in MCL 475.2; MSA 22.532: It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the legislature in…”

Schneider Natl. Carriers, Inc. v. State, Dept. of Treasury, 637 N.W.2d 838 (Mich. Ct. App. 2001). “[MCL 475.2 (emphasis added).] Requiring the filing of proof of insurance is fairly within the authority granted to the mpsc.”

Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co of Michigan v. Michelle Wagner (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “” MCL 475.2. Although it is true that the MCA requires licensing in various -3- circumstances, see MCL 476.”

Turner Cartage & Storage Co. v. Jefferson Ins., 159 N.W.2d 863 (Mich. Ct. App. 1968). “In CLS 1961, § 475.2 (Stat Ann 1968 Cum Supp § 22-.532), the purpose of the motor carrier act is stated, in part, to: “protect and conserve the highways and protect the safety and welfare of the travelling and shipping public in their use thereof.”

— Mich. Comp. Laws § 475.2(n) — 1 case

In re Fed. Preemption of Provisions of the Motor Carrier Act, 566 N.W.2d 299 (Mich. Ct. App. 1997). “MCL 475.2; MSA 22.532. Michigan’s Motor Carrier Act applies to entities engaged in interstate commerce only to the extent it is consistent with federal law.”

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