Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 476.14 (2026)

Emergency temporary motor carrier authority; validity; time period; manner of applying; revocation by commission; presumption not created.

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THE MOTOR CARRIER ACT

Act 254 of 1933

476.14 Emergency temporary motor carrier authority; validity; time period; manner of applying; revocation by commission; presumption not created.

Sec. 14.

(1) The commission may issue an emergency temporary motor carrier authority valid for a time period specified by the commission but not to exceed 60 days to authorize transportation service for which there is an actual and immediate emergency. A motor carrier of general commodities may apply for an emergency temporary motor carrier authority under this section, without paying a filing fee, in person, in writing, by telephone, or by electronic mail.

(2) The commission may revoke an emergency temporary motor carrier authority issued under subsection (1) if the transportation service is no longer necessary or for other good cause.

(3) A grant of emergency temporary motor carrier authority does not create a presumption that the commission will grant permanent authority to a motor carrier of general commodities.

History: 1933, Act 254, Eff. Oct. 17, 1933 ;-- CL 1948, 476.14 ;-- Am. 1982, Act 399, Imd. Eff. Dec. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 493, Eff. Apr. 1, 2015

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1968–1968 · leading case: Turner Cartage & Storage Co. v. Jefferson Ins., 159 N.W.2d 863 (Mich. Ct. App. 1968).

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Turner Cartage & Storage Co. v. Jefferson Ins., 159 N.W.2d 863 (Mich. Ct. App. 1968). “…to Ace Doran, with Mr. Peak to drive the truck. The Michigan motor carrier act, PA 1933, No 254, ch 2, § 14 (CL 1948, § 476.14 [Stat Ann § 22.547]), and ch 5, §§ 6, 6a, as amended by PA 1954, No 28, and § 10, as amended by PA 1959, No 232 (CLS 1961, §§ 479.6, 479.6a, 479.10…”

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