With what may be a new-normal which includes uncertainty, disruptions, and a dynamic environment, here a several practical steps road freight operators could take to ensure some stability in their operations.
Gavin Kelly, Chief Executive of the Road Freight Association (RFA) offers some valuable advice for all road freight operators during these challenging and unpredictable times:
- Follow the COVID-19 Health Protocols published by the RFA: your business needs to follow these as a start.
- Ensure that you are registered with the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) so that you can benefit from the huge assistance packages the RFA has made possible. This helps you pay workers and will keep your business going during the dry spell.
- Look at your expenses: Make sure that you cover the important aspects of your business. Cutting maintenance costs for example is not a wise approach.
- Ensure you play a role in identifying corrupt practices.
- Join the RFA so that we can tackle corruption and other challenges together.
- Transport efficiently and safely and refuse to operate in non-sustainable circumstances. Ask a decent price for a decent service offered – don’t accept anything that is sub-standard.
There is a long, rough road ahead and those operators that survive and thrive are going to be those that are adaptable and agile.
