Bill Kotynski of Howell has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Truck Safety Commission.
Kotynski, a senior risk consultant at Ryder System Inc., previously served as commander of the investigative unit at the Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. He has been appointed to represent the general public for a term that began on April 2, 2024, and will expire on Aug. 4, 2025. Kotynski succeeds Kim Kelly, who has resigned.
The Michigan Truck Safety Commission is the only organization in the nation dedicated to commercial truck driver education and training supported solely by the industry it serves. The Commission is committed to enhancing truck and truck driver safety by providing truck driver education and training, heightening all drivers’ awareness of the operational characteristics and limitations of trucks, initiating data collection and research, and supporting enforcement of motor carrier safety laws.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
