Family truck business Ron Crouch Transport has fallen into voluntary administration this week after 47 years of driving Australian roads.
Executive Director Geoff Crouch announced with a heavy heart on Tuesday that the voluntary step was taken to provide clarity for employees, customers and suppliers amid the business dealing with industry pressures.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have had to take the necessary action of placing Ron Crouch Transport under the control of a Voluntary Administrator,” Mr Crouch said.
“For the purposes of clarity and to ensure facts are not misrepresented I stress that this is a voluntary action.
“Whilst I love and have a passion for the Australian transport industry, as we all know it is a tough one that takes no prisoners.”
He added staff shortages, government regulations and the current economic environment all played a part in the heavy decision.
“Challenging economic conditions, pressure on rates, driver shortage, the never ending burden of government over regulation……all have played their part,” he added.
“Ultimate responsibility, of course though is mine.
“The first action for the Administrator will be to seek a buyer for RCT which will result in the best possible…