Michigan DVIR and vehicle inspection rules

Last reviewed November 12, 2026.

This page summarizes what we could verify from official sources about how Michigan applies driver vehicle inspection and related vehicle-inspection rules. It is not a complete reprint of Michigan law.

Interstate operations

If you operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce to, from, or through Michigan, the federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) apply, including 49 CFR Part 396 and the DVIR rules in § 396.11 and § 396.13. State rules do not replace those federal interstate requirements. Start with What a DVIR is and who must complete one.

State agency

For Michigan-specific questions, including how the rules apply to operations that stay entirely inside Michigan, contact Michigan State Police.

What official sources say about state adoption

Michigan’s Motor Carrier Safety Act (Act 181 of 1963) is the official statutory framework for motor-carrier safety in the state. During this review we identified that official act, but we did not independently retrieve and quote the current compiled Michigan Compiled Laws sections that adopt specific 49 CFR parts, including Part 396.

Intrastate operations and variations

Confirm current Michigan adoption of Part 396, including any intrastate weight threshold or DVIR exception, with the Michigan State Police and by reading the current official Motor Carrier Safety Act and related administrative rules. This page does not invent those details.

What we could not independently verify from official sources in this review:

The current official Michigan Compiled Laws text adopting 49 CFR Part 396, including any intrastate threshold or DVIR-specific exception.

Please confirm those points with the state agency linked on this page before relying on them.

Related federal guides

Sources

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This page is general information only. It is not legal advice, and it is not advice on any specific DVIR or vehicle-inspection requirement. Rules can change, and how they apply depends on your operation, your vehicles, and your location. Get advice in your own area on your specific state and federal requirements. If you have a question for DVIR.io, use the contact form.