6. Conclusion

The road freight transport sector appears to be quite diverse when examined closely (full truckload and less-than-truckload shipping, owner-operated and contract-based transport, local and long-distance transport, light and heavy haulage, transport within cities or on rural routes, etc.). It therefore encompasses a wide range of situations and a diverse array of professions.

Beyond this diversity, several common elements emerge. Road freight transport is a vital sector for economic activity, as paradoxically demonstrated by the consequences of service disruptions during certain crises the sector...