Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapters 475 to 479 Motor Carrier Act § 477.4

Sec. 4.(1) An application for a certificate of authority shall be on a form prescribed by the commission and signed by the owner or an officer of the applicant, stating the ownership and condition of the equipment and physical property of the applicant proposed to be used, that the vehicles of the applicant have passed an inspection within the immediately preceding 12 months, and shall contain other information as the commission requires. The commission may request supplemental information from an applicant regarding accident records and citations issued to the applicant or drivers of the applicant, if that information is considered necessary to make findings regarding the fitness of the applicant. Each application shall be accompanied by the required fees, proof of insurance before operations are commenced, and all other things required by law and the rules of the commission.

(2) The commission may reject, dismiss, or deny an application if the applicant fails to comply with instructions on the application form described in subsection (1).