How much does it cost to run a log truck?

Operating Cost Simulations with Wages Considered Washington Log Truck Industry

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	Average	Median
Log Truck Driver $/hr	$16.09	$16.50
Log Truck Driver %	32.00%	33.00%

How many tons can a logging truck haul?

The legal weight limits will vary by jurisdiction but, for example, in the southern states of the USA, they range from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds (36,300 to 39,900 kg) — about 40 short tons (35.7 long tons; 36.3 t). To load the logs, the truck may be fitted with one or more winches or cranes.

How many logs can fit on a truck?

Though there may be a general range you can predict will fit; it is truly the weight capacity of your truck that is the number your need to be concerned with. For larger 3-axel trucks could see up to 80 longs on a truck with smaller trees or up to 65 logs for smaller trees.

How much can you make hauling lumber?

Compensation to $45-$55k per year.

How much is a load of poplar logs worth?

Appalachian Hardwood Sawtimber Pricing by Species

Species	Price – $MBF
Hickory	$175.00
Yellow Poplar	$225.00
Cucumber	$185.00
Yellow Poplar Peelers	$185.00

Is there money in logging?

Overall, logging companies offered the highest salaries in most cases. In these companies, the average logger salary for fallers was $26.37 per hour or $54,850 per year in 2019. Fallers in sawmills, by contrast, earned a median wage of $17.47 per hour or $36,340 per year in the same period.

How much is a cord of wood in Texas?

Cord of Wood Price Near Me

State	Seasoned Cord of Wood Price Range
Nevada	$250 – $380
Oregon	$250 – $400
Texas	$300 – $580
Washington	$300 – $480

How are log prices calculated?

Logarithmic Price Changes Take the natural log of the quotient of the period 2 price divided by the period 1 price. Reusing the previous example: the logarithmic price change would be ln (604/620)=-0.0261 or -2.61%. As we can see, both methods calculate roughly the same value for percentage change in price.