November 7, 2002

The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved a settlement agreement and authorized the Michigan Movers and Warehousemen's Association to increase its rates by 3%.  The Commission approved the rate increase to allow the 154 member-carriers to cover their increased labor and non-labor expenses.  The increase does not include revenue enhancements for the member-carriers.  The rate increase will apply to shipments of household goods outside the Detroit commercial zone.  The MMWA filed an application on behalf of its 154 member-carriers requesting a general rate increase of 5% on September 6, 2002.

Today's order follows a Commission order issued on October 3, 2002, in which the Commission issued a notice of hearing to investigate whether the proposed rate increase would result in just and reasonable rates.  Following a hearing, MPSC staff and the MMWA negotiated the settlement agreement.

The Michigan Movers and Warehousemen's Association represents 154 member-carriers in Michigan, who ship household goods outside the Detroit commercial zone.

The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.


Case No. T-1506

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