October 23, 2003

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today suspended until December 6, 2003, the effective date of a proposed 8 percent rate increase from the Michigan Movers Association (MMA) on the intrastate shipment of household goods outside of the Detroit commercial zone.  The Commission ordered the MMA and its member carriers to fully justify the proposed rate increase at a hearing before the Commission.  The pre-hearing conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. on November 4, 2003.

The MPSC found that the MMA’s application raises concerns that the proposed rates may not be just and reasonable. 

The MMA filed an application on behalf of its member carriers requesting a general rate increase of 8 percent on Oct. 7, 2003. 

The MMA represents 162 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-1574

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