Estimate the total direct cost and cost per 1,000 bf of lumber for transporting 70,000 bf of lumber from the lumberyard to a jobsite, which is 18 miles from the yard. Each truck can haul 3,000 bf per load and can average 40 mi/hr loaded and 45 mi/hr empty. Assume $55.00/hr for a truck with a driver.

Two laborers will load lumber onto the trick at the yard and another 2 laborers will unload the truck and stack the lumber at the job. Each laborer can handle 1,200 bf/hr. Assume laborers cost $21.00/hr. Assume a 50-min effective hour and determine the cost per 1,000 bf of lumber based on using the economical number of trucks.