Operations of a commercial driver's license training program at a Michigan university has been suspended by the state for numerous vioiations.
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) said it has "summarily suspended" the operations of a Marquette truck driver education provider for multiple violations of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA), including providing behind-the-wheel instruction to students without first verifying that they held valid commercial learner’s permits.
The MDOS Driver Education Unit issued a summary suspension to Northern Michigan University Truck Driving School,on Wednesday, Aug. 5, after an initial investigation by MDOS found the provider:
failed to maintain records required by law
failed to maintain required student financial records
did not utilize required student written agreements prior to instruction
kept records somewhere other than its established office location
allowed students to sign blank instructional documents that were later completed
This is an ongoing investigation. No classroom or range instruction may be held during the suspension period, according to the Michigan DOS.
MDOS inspects and investigates driver education providers and instructors to ensure compliance with DEPIA. Any consumers who have concerns regarding Northern Michigan University Truck Driving School or another driver education provider can file a complaint online at mi.gov/driveredcomplaint.
Students or families affected by the suspension may contact the MDOS Driver Education Unit at [email protected] or 517-241-6850 for assistance.
