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IntroducingATVL 1000Background:The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has ended its approval of the industrypractice of collective ratemaking. On May 4, 2007, citing the public interest, theSTB ruled that carriers of household goods must each publish their own,independently determined tariffs.Accordingly, the jointratemaking agreement of theHousehold Goods Carriers’Bureau Committee (HGCBC)expires at midnight onDecember 31. At the sametime, Atlas will introduce aproprietary tariff, ATVL 1000.This brochure summarizesthis transition and what itmeans for you.Section Summary:• May 4, 2007: STB makes decision to endjoint ratemaking among householdgoods carriers.• Household goods carriers will determineand publish their own pricing.• Atlas Tariff ATVL 1000 replaces 400-Non January 1, 2008.This brochure summarizes the transition to ATVL 1000, andwhat it means to you.Please contact your Atlas Agency Representative, or email us atATVL1000@atlasworldgroup.com with any questions or comments.

IntroducingATVL 1000Background:The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has ended its approval of the industrypractice of collective ratemaking. On May 4, 2007, citing the public interest, theSTB ruled that carriers of household goods must each publish their own,independently determined tariffs.Accordingly, the jointratemaking agreement of theHousehold Goods Carriers’Bureau Committee (HGCBC)expires at midnight onDecember 31. At the sametime, Atlas will introduce aproprietary tariff, ATVL 1000.This brochure summarizesthis transition and what itmeans for you.Section Summary:• May 4, 2007: STB makes decision to endjoint ratemaking among householdgoods carriers.• Household goods carriers will determineand publish their own pricing.• Atlas Tariff ATVL 1000 replaces 400-Non January 1, 2008.From 400-N to ATVL 1000Making It SimpleIn the transition from 400-N to ATVL 1000, some provisions in the tariff wereno longer required. Atlas has eliminated needless text and rewritten the rest forsimplicity and clarity.As a result, we have reducedthe tariff document from morethan 100 to around 60 pages.We have incorporated a newnumbering system that allowsyou to reference the documentmore easily and find what youare looking for more quickly.And we’ve made it easier to useand to understand, from startto finish.Taking a Common Sense Approach to RatesAfter reviewing available options, Atlas independently determined to use the ratespublished in 400-N as the basis for ATVL 1000. Please note the Atlas Tariff includesan annual general price adjustment (GPA). The GPA for 2008 is 3.4 percent; rateswill increase by this amount asof December 30, 2007.Therefore, ATVL 1000 willreflect this increase. This is theonly difference between 400-Nand ATVL 1000 rates.If you are currently doingbusiness with Atlas under acontract pricing agreement,that contract will remain ineffect until its statedexpiration date.Section Summary:• 400-N was an industry tariff, withprovisions that do not apply to Atlas.• ATVL 1000 omits needless text andis simpler.• New numbering system allows quicker,easier referencing.• ATVL 1000 is more concise, clearer andeasier to understand and use.Section Summary:• Atlas is using the rates in Tariff 400-N asthe basis for ATVL 1000.• ATVL 1000 includes an annual priceadjustment (GPA).• The GPA for 2008 is 3.4 percent and takeseffect December 30.• All current Atlas contracts will remainin effect until their stated expiration dates.Ensuring an Easy Transition and “Business as Usual”Atlas is working to ensure a smooth transition and to make using ATVL 1000easy for you. On January 1, we are adding a secure pricing tool to our websitethat allows you to estimatecharges online.At the same time, we areproviding an ATVL 1000 TariffAid that incorporates the newrates, factoring in the 2008GPA. Please contact yourAtlas Agency Representativefor details.Ongoing: Making Sure ATVL 1000 Works for YouAtlas has patterned ATVL 1000 after 400-N so you will find its familiar formathelpful for a smooth transition. However, you will notice it is much shorterand easier to understand and use.Looking ahead, Atlas willremain focused on keepingATVL 1000 contemporary withyour needs, based on yourinput. We look forward to acontinuing dialogue for thebenefit of all who work withATVL 1000.Section Summary:• Atlas is working to ease the transitionto ATVL 1000.• On January 1, you may gain access to apassword-protected estimating tool onour website: www.atlasworldgroup.com• For your reference, an ATVL 1000 TariffAid will incorporate the new ratesfactoring in the 2008 GPA.Section Summary:• ATVL 1000 is patterned after 400-N foryour familiarity and a smooth transition.• ATVL 1000 is shorter, clearer, and easierto understand and use.• Your input will help us make futurerefinements most relevant tocustomer needs.

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