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. Question Title * 1. What is your base State of Operation NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Question Title * 2. What best describes your business? (Required.) Livestock Transport Grain Transport Fertiliser / Bulk Haulage Mixed Rural Freight General Freight Other Question Title * 3. How many trucks operate within your business? 1–5 6–10 11–20 21–50 50+ Question Title * 4. How significantly have rising fuel costs impacted your business cashflow? Minimal impact Moderate impact Significant impact Severe impact Question Title * 5. Have fuel price increases impacted any of the following within your business? Increased borrowing Reduced profit margins Delayed supplier payments Reduced investment or maintenance Increased financial stress Concerns about future viability No major impact Question Title * 6. Were you aware of the Government’s Economic Resilience Program (zero interest loans)? Yes No Question Title * 7. What best describes your experience with the ERP loan program? Applied and approved Applied and declined Applied and still waiting Considered applying but did not proceed Did not apply Question Title * 8. If you did not proceed or were unsuccessful, what was the main reason?(Select all that apply) Complexity of application Timing of approval process Security/collateral requirements Financial assessment requirements Concern about taking on more debt Uncertainty about eligibility Lack of time/resources to apply Did not suit business needs Other Question Title * 9. How long did the process take / has it taken so far? Less than 1 week 1–2 weeks 2–4 weeks More than 4 weeks Not applicable Question Title * 10. Which support option would provide the most immediate relief for your business? Zero interest loan Loan repayment deferral Fuel tax / charge relief Direct fuel rebate support Temporary overdraft support Other Question Title * 11. Would a short-term loan deferral provide more immediate relief than taking on a new loan? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 12. Are increasing compliance and administration costs becoming a significantoperational pressure within your business? Yes – significantly Yes – moderately Minimal impact No Impact Question Title * 13. In your view, what is the biggest issue currently facing transport operators? Fuel pricing Cashflow pressure Compliance burden Labour shortages Interest rates Freight rates not keeping up with costs Access/productivity restrictions Other Question Title * 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. Done
