News / Rising costs and lack of drivers means it's still a bumpy road for hauliers

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The road haulage sector is still facing rising operational costs, and transport companies have “little choice” but to pass the increase to shippers. 

Yesterday’s Transport Intelligence (Ti) road freight survey echoes what has long been reported about the industry. 

“Rising overall costs along with the economic downturn are the most significant challenges facing the global road freight forwarding sector,” it says. 

A global economic crisis and rising inflation has meant driver wages, tolls, vehicle maintenance costs, insurance and fuel prices have all risen.  

And Ti noted: “Considering the very thin ...