Dedicated contract carriage in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana: filings to keep current
We found no Michigan, Ohio or Indiana rules written just for dedicated contracts. A dedicated carrier keeps the same state filings current as other for-hire carriers, plus its federal filing. A contract can change many terms, but it cannot waive registration, insurance or safety fitness rules.
- State filings
- Renewal windows
- Federal rules
- What we did not find
- FAQ
Dedicated agreements sit on top of the filings every for-hire carrier keeps. Here is what to keep current in our three states.
State filings
| State | Intrastate filing | Insurance filed by your insurer |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | CVED Authority, Michigan State Police (MCL 476.3) | Certificate of liability and Form E (MCL 479.9) |
| Ohio | USDOT number and PUCO registration (OAC 4901:2-21-03) | Proof of insurance with PUCO; $750,000 for general freight (OAC 4901:2-13-03) |
| Indiana | Form IOA-1, DOR Motor Carrier Services (DOR MCS checklist) | Form E; $750,000 at 10,001 lbs or more (CMV Guide) |
These apply to for-hire carriers hauling only inside the state. State notes: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana.
Renewal windows
- Michigan CVED Authority: every year, October 1 to December 1.
- Ohio PUCO registration: May 1 to June 30, unless PUCO's UCR exception applies (PUCO).
- Line up these dates with your contract renewals. See a dedicated contract renewal checklist.
Federal rules
- Contracts cannot waive registration, insurance or safety fitness rules (49 USC 14101(b)).
- A federal filing stays in effect until 30 days after FMCSA receives a cancellation notice (49 CFR 387.313T(d)).
- Contract insurance terms: insurance terms in dedicated contract carriage.
What we did not find
- State statutes or rules written for dedicated contract carriage in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana.
FAQ
Do these states regulate dedicated contracts separately?
We did not find state rules written for dedicated contract carriage in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana. The usual intrastate for-hire filings apply.
Can a dedicated contract waive insurance rules?
No. Under 49 USC 14101(b), parties cannot waive registration, insurance or safety fitness rules.
When do Michigan and Ohio filings renew?
Michigan CVED Authority renews Oct 1 to Dec 1. Ohio PUCO registration renews May 1 to June 30 unless the UCR exception applies.
What happens if my policy is canceled mid-contract?
A federal filing stays in effect until 30 days after FMCSA receives the cancellation notice (49 CFR 387.313T(d)).
This guide is general information, not advice on any policy.
Sources
- MCL 476.3: Application for certificate of authority (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- MCL 479.9: Insurance; workers' compensation compliance (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- Ohio Admin. Code 4901:2-21-03: Registration (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- Ohio Admin. Code 4901:2-13-03: Minimum levels of financial responsibility (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- Indiana DOR MCS: Operating authority checklist (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- Indiana DOR MCS: Commercial Motor Vehicle Guide (PDF) (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- PUCO: Intrastate motor carriers and registration FAQ (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- 49 USC 14101: Providing transportation and service (accessed Oct 29, 2026)
- 49 CFR 387.313T: Forms and procedures (last amended Sep 30, 2019)