ALRTA Fuel & Cashflow Impact Survey

ALRTA is gathering direct operator feedback to help inform discussions with Government, the ATA, financial institutions and regulators regarding the current fuel and cashflow pressures facing the freight industry.
This short survey focuses on:
- Fuel cost impacts
- Cashflow pressure
- Experiences with the Economic Resilience Program (ERP)
- Potential support options such as loan deferrals.

All responses will help support evidence-based advocacy on behalf of industry.

4.How significantly have rising fuel costs impacted your business cashflow?

Minimal impact

Moderate impact

Significant impact

Severe impact

5.Have fuel price increases impacted any of the following within your business?

6.Were you aware of the Government’s Economic Resilience Program (zero interest loans)?

Yes

No

7.What best describes your experience with the ERP loan program?

8.If you did not proceed or were unsuccessful, what was the main reason?
(Select all that apply)

10.Which support option would provide the most immediate relief for your business?

Other

11.Would a short-term loan deferral provide more immediate relief than taking on a new loan?

Yes

No

Unsure

12.Are increasing compliance and administration costs becoming a significant
operational pressure within your business?

Yes – significantly

Yes – moderately

Minimal impact

No Impact

14.Additional Comments / Case Study Information
Please provide any examples or comments regarding: 
- Fuel cost impacts
- Cashflow pressure 
- ERP loan experiences 
- Compliance costs 
- Operational pressures 
- Suggested solutions

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. This information will assist ALRTA in advocating for practical, evidence-based solutions that reflect the real operating conditions facing rural and regional freight operators.