# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Massachusetts (MA)

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

> In Massachusetts, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.87/mi (cargo van) to $1.98/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.70/gallon and a 26.5¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Massachusetts

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.87 | $0.21 | $268 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.13 | $0.23 | $429 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.56 | $0.37 | $405 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.98 | $0.54 | $497 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Massachusetts 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) | $0.87 | +$0.45 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.13 | +$0.06 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.56 | +$1.53 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.98 | +$1.37 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.98 | +$2.35 |

## Massachusetts operating context

Massachusetts has high insurance rates and dense urban traffic in the Boston metro that limits daily mileage. The state's strict emission standards and aging infrastructure increase maintenance costs relative to other New England states.

## Massachusetts cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Massachusetts, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.87/mi for a cargo van to $1.98/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.70/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 Massachusetts?**

A cargo van costs about $0.87 per mile to operate in Massachusetts in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $268/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.72–$1.05/mi.

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

A sprinter costs about $1.13 per mile to operate in Massachusetts in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $429/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.95–$1.35/mi.

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

A box truck costs about $1.56 per mile to operate in Massachusetts in 2026 — roughly $0.37/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $405/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $1.35–$1.90/mi.

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

A semi costs about $1.98 per mile to operate in Massachusetts in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $497/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Massachusetts at about $0.87/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 Massachusetts?**

Massachusetts charges 26.5¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.70/gallon pump price used in these Massachusetts cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Rhode Island](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/rhode-island)
- [Cost per mile in Connecticut](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/connecticut)
- [Cost per mile in New York](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-york)
- [Cost per mile in Vermont](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/vermont)
- [Cost per mile in New Hampshire](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-hampshire)