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Trucking companies in Australia face imminent shutdown due to soaring fuel costs, with owner-drivers, small businesses, and workers heading to the Fair Work Commission for an emergency hearing. The Fairer Fuel bill has passed, but groups like the Transport Workers Union and ARTIO demand big clients cover fuel hikes and pass costs down the chain. Drivers and owners are struggling, with transport company failures up 48% and truck crashes claiming 45 lives this year. The push includes demands for immediate reviews to prevent fuel bills from exploding by tens of thousands of dollars by April 21st. Leaders warn national supply lines could halt without action, making the stakes high for jobs, roads, and daily deliveries.

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