In this research, the samples were chosen from authorized persons or the ones who are responsible for
transportation matters. In table 1, it states that small-and-medium transport operators are in charge of distributing
consumer goods from Vientiane to other cities in LPDR. A type of truck used is pickup truck with 12/6 wheels for
between-province transportation. Most of them are used cars imported from Korea, Japan, and China. From in-depth
interview, it shows that most of Laos operators prefer small and medium business because of its flexibility and freedom.
That is to say, it is easier for the operators to join other operators as a subcontractor.