Rising costs and lack of drivers means it's still a bumpy road for hauliers
The road haulage sector is still facing rising operational costs, and transport companies have “little choice” ...
Interesting little video by the BBC, interviewing truckers at a haulage rest stop on the outskirts of the M25 on what they think the next Budget should contain. Yep, there’s the ever-present demand for lower fuel duties, although there’s also recognition of the fact that once costs go down, so shippers’ requests for cheaper freight rates commensurately increase.
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