# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Arizona (AZ)

Source: https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/arizona

> In Arizona, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.55/mi (cargo van) to $1.66/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $6.31/gallon and a 26.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Arizona

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.55 | $0.30 | $230 | $0.33–$0.62 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $0.72 | $0.35 | $368 | $0.48–$0.88 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.21 | $0.70 | $348 | $0.80–$1.40 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.66 | $0.90 | $427 | $1.15–$1.85 |

## What loads pay vs. cost in Arizona (2026-Q2)

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Arizona operating cost. Rate figures are network-wide averages; per-state signals are noted below. Margins are gross, before your own pay.

| Equipment | Avg load rate | Per-load median (p25–p75) | Operating cost | Gross margin/mi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cargo Van | $1.31 | $1.53 ($1.16–$2.25) | $0.55 | +$0.76 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $0.72 | +$0.47 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.21 | +$1.88 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.66 | +$1.69 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.66 | +$2.66 |

## Arizona operating context

Arizona's I-10 and I-40 corridors carry heavy cross-border freight from Mexico and distribution traffic to Southern California. Summer heat (110°F+) increases tire blowout risk and stresses cooling systems, adding to maintenance costs.

## Arizona cost-per-mile FAQs

**How much does it cost per mile to run a truck in Arizona?**

In Arizona, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.55/mi for a cargo van to $1.66/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $6.31/gallon and state-average commercial insurance. Your exact cost depends on utilization, financing, and how much you deadhead.

**What is the cost per mile for a cargo van in Arizona?**

A cargo van costs about $0.55 per mile to operate in Arizona in 2026 — roughly $0.30/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $230/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.33–$0.62/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a sprinter in Arizona?**

A sprinter costs about $0.72 per mile to operate in Arizona in 2026 — roughly $0.35/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $368/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.48–$0.88/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a box truck in Arizona?**

A box truck costs about $1.21 per mile to operate in Arizona in 2026 — roughly $0.70/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $348/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $0.80–$1.40/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a semi in Arizona?**

A semi costs about $1.66 per mile to operate in Arizona in 2026 — roughly $0.90/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $427/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.15–$1.85/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in Arizona?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Arizona at about $0.55/mi, thanks to better fuel economy and lower insurance. Larger equipment earns more revenue per load but carries a higher cost per mile.

**What is the diesel fuel tax in Arizona?**

Arizona charges 26.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $6.31/gallon pump price used in these Arizona cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in California](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/california)
- [Cost per mile in Nevada](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/nevada)
- [Cost per mile in Utah](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/utah)
- [Cost per mile in Colorado](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/colorado)
- [Cost per mile in New Mexico](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-mexico)