Read the case study “Over-land Trucking and Freight: Relevant Costs for Decision Making” and answer the following question:

The case references J. B. Hunt and Land star as two publicly traded companies that have two very different cost structures. This is true because the companies practice two different philosophies for using (or not using) owner operators (e.g., independent contractors).

Speculate about the company that may produce higher profits in periods of high economic demand. Why? Speculate about the company that may have a less risky cost structure in poor economic times. Why?

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For the two companies JB Company that opts to have its own assets is likely to get lowe... View the full answer