• Growing business confidence in haulage sector
• Perceptions of health of own businesses also improved
• Optimism re: turnover reduced but still healthy
• Road congestion becoming a major issue for the sector
Business confidence has increased markedly over the last quarter in a key sector of the UK economy, according to the results of a survey published today. The second quarterly Business Confidence Index, commissioned by Palletline plc, the UK’s leading pallet distribution network, questioned owners and directors of haulage companies across the UK about the health of their business, current trading conditions and their outlook for the future.