Passing on fuel costs with a levy

If you've ever been stuck behind a semi-trailer, you'd have seen the self-promotional signage - Without Trucks Australia Stops.

But with soaring diesel prices - road freight companies are struggling.

Prior to the war in the middle east, one in 12 road transport operators closed their doors last year - that's according to the commercial credit agency, CreditorWatch; citing accelerating costs as a key factor.

• GUEST: Shirley Saywell, Transport Manager of Brady & Kibble Freight from Euroa in Victoria