Michigan shuts down truck driver training school for ‘multiple violations’

A truck driver training provider in Marquette was shut down by Michigan Department of State (MDOS) for alleged violations.

On  August 5, MDOS suspended operations at the Northern Michigan University Truck Driving School, located at 1401 Presque Isle Ave. in Marquette, “for multiple violations of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA).”

MDOS said an initial investigation into the school showed violations including:

• Providing behind-the-wheel instruction to students without first verifying that they held valid commercial learner’s permits.
• Failing to maintain records required by law.
• Failing to maintain required student financial records.
• Failing to utilize required student written agreements prior to instruction.
• Keeping records somewhere other than its established office location.
• Allowing students to sign blank instructional documents that were later completed.

Pending an ongoing investigation, no instruction may be provided by the Northern Michigan University Truck Driving School while the suspension is in place.

MDOS encourages Students or families affected by the suspension to contact the MDOS Driver Education Unit at drivered@michigan.gov or 517-241-6850 for assistance.