LANSING, October 11.   The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved 
a settlement agreement and authorized the Michigan Movers and Warehousemen's 
Association to increase its rates by 3.25%, effective October 12, 2001.   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 enhancement for the member 
carriers.   The rate increase will apply to shipments of household goods outside the Detroit 
commercial zone.  Under today's agreement, the MMWA will not seek another change in 
rates with an effective date before September 1, 2002.   The MMWA filed an application on 
behalf of its 154 member carriers requesting a general rate increase of 6% on July 24, 2001.
Today's order follows a Commission order issued on August 16, 2001, 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, the MMWA and Commission 
staff negotiated a 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-1425
October 11, 2001
(MPSC approves 3.25% rate increase for Michigan Movers and Warehousemen's 
Association)