Press Release

PUC Fines Philadelphia Area Moving Company $1,600 for Violations

Published on 3/1/2007

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today fined A Plus Family Movers Inc. of Burlington, N.J., $1,600 for various violations of the Public Utility Code and Commission regulations.

On Oct. 27, 2006, the Commission’s Bureau of Transportation and Safety filed a complaint alleging that the company charged an improper rate other than specified in its tariff; failed to furnish the shipper with an “Information for Shippers” statement prior to the preparation of an order for service; failed to relinquish possession of the complete shipment at the destination upon payment of the estimate plus 10 percent or $25, whichever is greater; and failed to file a report of underestimates with the Commission.

The company had 30 days to respond to the complaint or the recommended fine of $1,600 would be imposed.  The PUC did not receive a response during that time. The company also is ordered to cease and desist from all further violations.

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Docket No. A-00119235C0601

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