Truckies in crisis over rising diesel prices
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Rising diesel prices could see many small fleet and owner-operators go broke.
Western Roads Federation Chief Executive Cam Dumesny told Ian Blackley on 6PR’s Afternoons the increasing financial burden on already tight margins for the small businesses is not good for consumers and the wider industry.
He says all levels of government can play a key role in helping mitigate rising freight costs.
Press PLAY to hear how the government can support the small fleet owner-operators
Photo: Dion Georgopoulos