Australian truck driver Frank Black struggles to remain solvent as diesel prices surged from $1.80 to $3.20 per litre during the global fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, forcing him to park his truck for weeks as operating costs exceed income. Owner-drivers face baseline annual costs of $100,000-$200,000 before fuel, with delayed payment terms and little bargaining power against major clients.
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Australian truck driver Frank Black struggles to remain solvent as diesel prices surged from $1.80 to $3.20 per litre during the global fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, forcing him to park his truck for weeks as operating costs exceed income. Owner-drivers face baseline annual costs of $100,000-$200,000 before fuel, with delayed payment terms and little bargaining power against major clients.