Calls from the federal opposition to halve the fuel excise are being labelled "not enough" by regional transporters. 

Freight leaders warn a 50% cut for three months won't stop the wave of insolvencies threatening the industry. 

Rural Reporter Toby Gough spoke with Loadshifts Freight General Manager Archie Johnson to get his take on the situation. 

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