The 2011 Spring Compliance Seminar, held on May 12 in Lansing, received high marks from those movers in attendance. Paul Millenbach, Esq. of Foster Swift, reviewed the procedures and laws regarding warehouseman’s liens and provided a handout for each attendee to use as a future reference point when facing these decisions.

Following some opening remarks and discussion with new MPSC Motor Carrier Division Director, Daniel Blair, Cynthia Swix, Auditor from the MPSC reviewed the tariff and how to properly utilize the pricing schedule, bill for special services and maintain compliance with other provisions. This is a must-attend session for movers new to the tariff and the MMA and MPSC will likely offer this event again in the fall, targeting newer and smaller movers who may be unfamiliar with all the provisions of the tariff.

Sgt. Tim Byrne from the Traffic Safety Division closed the session with an informative discussion of common on-road violations, a review of driver safety practices and other truck maintenance procedure suggestions.

Our thanks to our speakers, and those movers who took time out of their schedule to support their association and attend this worthwhile event!!

Thank you everyone that was able to make it to the Understanding the Tariff Seminar on Thursday, April 29. The Seminar was a great success. The Association had over 50 moving companies show up to learn about the Michigan Intrastate Tariff. We learned a lot from our great speakers and the audience had terrific questions for them. The MMA would like to thank the members of the Michigan Public Service Commission, Motor Carrier Division that made it to this event, Ron Howe and Ken Roth attended along with Bob Tuttle, Cindy Swix, Brad Banks and Michael Fielek. We would also like to thank Officer Austin from the Michigan State Police and Paul Millenbach from Foster Swift Collins and Smith, PC.